The Aleutians Fiber Project, when completed, will bring fiber connectivity and urban internet service to 13 communities on Kodiak Island, the Alaska Peninsula, and the south side of the Aleutian Chain. It was funded through generous grants by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development ReConnect and Community Connect programs, as well as more than $50 million in private funding by GCI.
“As someone who grew up in rural Alaska, I know how transformative reliable connectivity can be for a community, and it’s exciting to see this transformation unfold in real time,” said GCI Rural Affairs Senior Director Jenifer Nelson. “It’s a powerful reminder that we’re not just installing cables, we’re investing in a future for rural Alaska where geography no longer defines access. This isn’t just about connecting places, it’s about connecting people.”
For more information on GCI’s Aleutians Fiber Project, visit https://www.gci.com/aleutianfiberproject.
