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Alaska / AIANNHCE 7040 / Alaska Native area

New Koliganek

The full tribal profile includes the report map, demographic tables, broadband tables, FCC provider sections, and interactive charts.

0.0%25/3 availability
0.0%100/20 availability
0.0%1000/100 availability
4Fixed providers
AnchorageJuneauFairbanksTribal boundary detail59.6928°N, 157.2181°W16.73 sq mi
Figure 1. Location of New Koliganek within Alaska, with boundary detail (inset).

About the Tribal Area

New Koliganek Village Council in Alaska is the primary broadband planning geography for this alaska native village, and it . FCC BDC records show 4 fixed providers and 1 mobile providers across roughly 99 service locations, and current service levels of 0.0% at 25/3 Mbps, and 0.0% at 100/20.

Tribal Area Description

Tribal lands in Alaska are associated with New Koliganek, a Alaska Native Village. The land base is relevant for broadband planning due to rural service coverage and middle-mile access constraints.

Website Summary: bbna.com/our-communities/tribal-councils/tribal-council-list

The Bristol Bay Native Association page for New Koliganek functions as a community information page rather than a long-form tribal history. It emphasizes local contacts, community resources, and links to regional programs and services. The available content is oriented toward practical resources rather than a dedicated narrative profile for the tribe. The page includes sections on About, Mission and History, Administration, Board Members, and Community.

Table 1. Demographics

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Population202236238234224193
Households586154575843
Median age25.725.221.321.021.418.9
Male / Female51.5% / 48.5%48.7% / 51.3%50.4% / 49.6%52.6% / 47.4%50.0% / 50.0%49.2% / 50.8%
Avg. household size3.483.874.414.113.864.49
Pop. density (per sq mi)12.114.114.214.013.411.5
HH density (per sq mi)3.53.63.23.43.52.6

Table 2. Economic & Education

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Median household income$45,000$58,750$56,500$56,250$56,250$73,438
Per capita income$17,993$19,368$15,404$16,508$15,989$17,595
Poverty rate13.9%14.0%13.9%16.2%18.3%18.7%
Unemployment rate19.3%21.8%26.3%27.4%26.8%22.2%
HS diploma or higher55.2%60.0%54.9%57.0%58.4%69.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.3%15.8%2.9%6.0%7.9%7.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Queried by AIANNHCE code. Population and household density are calculated from Census population or households divided by land area in square miles.

Table 3. Download/Upload Speeds (Mbps)

PeriodDownloadUpload
2019Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q23.7 Mbps1.1 Mbps
2020Q35.5 Mbps1.8 Mbps
2020Q46.0 Mbps1.9 Mbps
2021Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q24.4 Mbps1.3 Mbps
2022Q31.6 Mbps1.0 Mbps
2022Q447.0 Mbps5.1 Mbps
2023Q1109.8 Mbps10.5 Mbps
2023Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2023Q3112.8 Mbps10.3 Mbps
2023Q4151.9 Mbps12.8 Mbps
2024Q11.0 Mbps1.7 Mbps
2024Q284.8 Mbps10.5 Mbps
2024Q375.0 Mbps6.3 Mbps

Table 4. Coverage by Tier (%)

Year25/3100/201 Gbps
20150.0%0.0%0.0%
20160.0%0.0%0.0%
20170.0%0.0%0.0%
20180.0%0.0%0.0%
20190.0%0.0%0.0%
20200.0%0.0%0.0%
20210.0%0.0%0.0%
20220.0%0.0%0.0%
20230.0%0.0%0.0%
20240.0%0.0%0.0%

Table 5. Adoption (%)

YearAll householdsLow-income households
201756.9%22.2%
201858.3%0.0%
201955.2%0.0%
202055.7%0.0%
202146.3%0.0%
202240.4%0.0%
202343.1%0.0%
202430.2%100.0%

Table 6. Current Status (2024, %)

TierCoverage
25/3 Mbps0.0%
100/20 Mbps0.0%
1 Gbps0.0%

Table 7. Comparison with National Averages (%)

MetricTribalNational
25/3 Mbps0.0%92%
100/20 Mbps0.0%85%
Adoption30.2%78%

Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection, Ookla Open Data Initiative, and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. National benchmarks are carried over from the report comparison section.

Figure 2. Speed Trends (2019–2024)

Figure 3. Availability (2015–2025)

Figure 4. Adoption (2017–2024)

Figure 5. Current Status (2024)

Figure 6. Comparison with National Averages

Figure 7. Fixed Coverage by Technology (25/3 Mbps)

Figure 8. Mobile Area Coverage

Notes: speed trends reflect quarterly mean throughput. Availability shows the share of population with access. Tooltips on the charts expose the underlying values for each series.

Table 8. Broadband Provider Summary

MetricValue
Fixed broadband providers4
Mobile broadband providers1
Broadband serviceable locations99

Table 9. Broadband Providers

FixedMobile
Bristol Bay Telephone CooperativeBristol Bay Cellular Partnership
GCI Holdings LLC
EchoStar Corporation
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Table 10. Fixed Coverage by Technology (% of locations)

Technology25/3100/20250/251 Gbps
Any Technology100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%
Fiber0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Cable0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Fixed Wireless0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Copper (DSL)0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Satellite100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%

Table 11. Mobile Coverage (% of area)

TechnologyCoverage
4G LTE36.5%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 1)0.0%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 2)0.0%
Total area (sq mi)49.085

Table 8. Coverage by Tier and Technology (% of locations)

Dec. 2022
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless85.885.80.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired99.399.30.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless99.399.30.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper99.399.30.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless85.885.80.00.00.00.0
June 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless86.886.80.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired97.297.20.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless97.297.20.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper97.297.20.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless86.886.80.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless85.085.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired98.098.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless98.098.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper98.098.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless85.085.00.00.00.00.0
June 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless82.082.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired99.099.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless82.082.00.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless82.882.80.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired99.099.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless82.882.80.00.00.00.0
June 2025
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless82.882.80.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
All Wired99.099.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Any Terrestrial100.0100.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper99.099.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.00.00.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless82.882.80.00.00.00.0

FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 filing vintage. Coverage values show the share of residential broadband serviceable locations by technology and speed tier across D22, J23, D23, J24, D24, and J25 filings.

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 Filing (J25). Fixed coverage shows the share of residential broadband serviceable locations, and mobile coverage shows the share of tribal land area.