Iḷisaġvik College Receives Donation to Improve Internet Connectivity
The donation provides increased bandwidth for Alaska’s only tribal college and will significantly expand Iḷisaġvik’s internet speed and capacity.
Telecom & Tech
MinuteClinic Video Visit Telehealth Offering Now Available in Alaska
Service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the CVS Pharmacy App and on MinuteClinic.com
GCI Supports National Efforts to Transition to 10-Digit Dialing, Launch 3-Digit Suicide Prevention Lifeline
To lay the groundwork for the life-saving service, the Federal Communications Commission has directed connectivity providers nationwide to require 10-digit dialing for all calls by October 24, 2021.
GCI Project Manager to Lead Local Oversight in Unalaska for AU-Aleutians Fiber Project
Burnett will serve as a resource for local community members for the duration of the ambitious $58 million high-speed internet project.
Tech Employment Growth in Alaska Expected to Resume After Challenging 2020
Technology-related employment in Alaska is poised to accelerate in 2021 and could surpass 18,000 workers by year’s end, according to CompTIA, a nonprofit association.
GCI Expands 5G Wireless Coverage Along Seward Highway
The upgraded site not only provides revolutionary 5G service but also provides a boost to LTE service in the area.