Alaska’s strategic role in the Arctic depends on strong infrastructure. Communications networks help support defense readiness, economic activity, and long-term competitiveness in a region that is increasingly important to the nation.
Connecting Alaska takes investment. Funding from the the Alaska Plan helps GCI expand the wireless technology and infrastructure that help keep some of America’s most remote communities connected.
GCI is honored to receive the Anchor Champion Award from @SHLBCoalition at #AnchorNets2026. E-Rate connects Alaska’s schools. Rural Health Care connects its clinics. We’re proud to stand with SHLB to protect the Universal Service Fund that makes both possible.
Ouzinkie’s new Community Connectivity Center is now open. Built through local partnership and connected by GCI fiber, the center is a strong example of how connectivity can support community priorities and create lasting value.
GCI’s 3,300-mile TERRA network helps connect 45,000 Alaskans across 84 communities. Keeping that network running takes year-round work across some of Alaska’s most remote terrain.
GCI President and CEO Ron Duncan spoke with @TedatPolicyband about Alaska’s communications landscape, network diversity, and what it takes to strengthen connectivity across the state.
Read the conversation: policyband.com/p/special-rep….
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.@GCIAK's Suicide Prevention Fund is awarding grants to nine Alaska organizations supporting youth, veterans, Tribal communities and families through local wellness and prevention programs. The fund has invested $1M+ since 2016. news.gci.com/news-releases/g… #AmericasCommunicationsAssociation
There’s a lot happening behind the scenes to keep Alaska connected. We were glad to welcome the NTIA team to Juneau for a firsthand look at some of the infrastructure that connects our state to the Lower 48. Thanks for spending time with us!
A fascinating look at how @GCIAK and @AlaskaComm’s subsea cables come together at a shared electronics facility in Juneau—helping power Alaska & keep it connected to the Lower 48. We also saw Alaska Power & Telephone’s seaside vault landing site nearby.
Building a network in Western Alaska takes more than engineering. It takes barges, aircraft, winter construction, and years of planning. Equipment is now arriving for the next phase of the AIRRAQ Network as work continues across the YK Delta.
Investing in Alaska's future starts with a strong network.
Every investment we make helps strengthen connectivity for the communities we serve today while building for tomorrow.
AI may be today's headline, but communications infrastructure is what makes it possible. From moving data to supporting real-time applications, a strong network is the foundation behind the technology shaping tomorrow.
Alaska’s connectivity story has come a long way. In Broadband Breakfast, Alaska Telecom Association’s Christine O’Connor reflects on how decades of investment and commitment to universal service have helped connect communities across the state. Read here: bit.ly/4fZgwfJ.
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Leadership matters, especially when it comes to advancing the interests of independent operators. 🙌 ACA Connects is proud to recognize @GCIAK with the 2026 ACA PAC Award for Leadership in recognition of the company's continued support of ACA PAC and its commitment to advocating for the industry. ACA Connects Board Member David Hymas accepted the award on behalf of GCI. #AmericasCommunicationsAssociation
Fisheries. Healthcare. Energy. Tourism. Defense. Alaska's industries rely on staying connected every day. That's why GCI continues to invest in the network that supports work across the state.
