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
Daily Alaska staff · February 19, 2026 · AnchorageRural Alaska just got city-speed internet.
Phase one of the GCI’s Airraq fiber network is now live, connecting five YK Delta communities. That means up to 2.5 gig speeds with pricing designed to match what urban Alaska pays.
For Western Alaska, that’s a massive shift.
When the full buildout hits phase three, about 11,800 residents will be served over 13 communities. Faster internet changes everything out there, from telehealth visits to online classes to running a small business without lag.
This is infrastructure that actually closes gaps.