Illustration by Shoshana Gordon/ProPublica We’re investigating Alaska internet companies this year, and we need your help. Alaskans pay higher costs for slower internet speeds than most Americans. The government has spent billions of dollars of public money to try to fix the problem, and we want to know how it’s really going in your community. Please fill out this quick survey to share how much it costs you to get online and what you think of the service. Take our quick survey to help in the reporting. If you know someone in Alaska who is not able to access the internet and wants to share their experience, they can contact reporter Kyle Hopkins at 907-854-8540 (phone or WhatsApp). We will add more options for participation soon — stay tuned! We appreciate you sharing your story, and we take your privacy seriously. We will contact you if we wish to publish any part. The post We’re Investigating Alaska internet companies. We Need Your Help. appeared first on ProPublica .
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We’re Investigating Alaska Internet Companies. We Need Your Help.
ProPublica is investigating internet companies in Alaska this year due to Alaskans experiencing higher costs and slower speeds compared to most Americans. The government has invested billions of dollars to address this issue, and ProPublica aims to understand the effectiveness of these efforts within local communities.
Shoshana.gordon@propublica.orgProPublicaFiled 2026-05-19 · 09:55 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 1 min
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ProPublica is investigating internet companies in Alaska this year due to Alaskans experiencing higher costs and slower speeds compared to most Americans. The government has invested billions of dollars to address this issue, and ProPublica aims to understand the effectiveness of these efforts within local communities. They are seeking public input through a survey to gather information on internet costs and service quality. Additionally, they are asking for assistance in reaching Alaskans who lack internet access but wish to share their experiences, providing contact information for reporter Kyle Hopkins. ProPublica assures participants that their privacy is taken seriously and they will be contacted before any story publication.
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Reporter Kyle Hopkins can be contacted at 907-854-8540 (phone or WhatsApp).
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