EconomyAnchorage · February 19, 2026
Y-K Delta Gets 2.5 Gig Fiber
The first phase of the Airraq fiber network is now complete, bringing high-speed connectivity to five communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
Daily Alaska staff · February 19, 2026 · Anchorage
GCI has completed phase one of its Airraq fiber network, bringing high-speed internet to five communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta in Western Alaska.
The new network delivers speeds of up to 2.5 gigabits per second, with pricing designed to match what customers pay in urban Alaska, a shift for a region that has long dealt with limited bandwidth and high costs.
When the full three-phase buildout is finished, the network is expected to serve about 11,800 residents across 13 communities in the Y-K Delta.
Faster internet will support telehealth visits, online classes and small businesses that have struggled with lag, changing daily life for residents across the region.
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Questions people ask
Who built the Airraq fiber network in Y-K Delta?
GCI built the Airraq fiber network.
How many Y-K Delta communities have fast internet now?
Phase one connects five communities in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta.
How fast is the new Airraq internet?
Up to 2.5 gigabits per second, with pricing matched to urban Alaska.
How many people will Airraq eventually serve?
When all three phases are complete, about 11,800 residents across 13 communities.
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- GCI's Airraq fiber network phase one is now complete, connecting five Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta communities. · akbizmag.com
- The network offers speeds up to 2.5 gig with pricing designed to match urban Alaska rates. · akbizmag.com
- The full three-phase buildout is expected to serve about 11,800 residents across 13 communities. · akbizmag.com
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