Anchorage Industries- Information
Driving Connectivity in Alaska
Anchorage’s information sector is a growing powerhouse, driving connectivity and innovation across Alaska. The city is home to major telecommunications companies like GCI and AT&T, connecting everyone from urban hubs to remote communities with the rest of the world. Anchorage also serves as the state’s media and publishing epicenter, hosting a range of companies that provide news, entertainment, and digital content to both local and global audiences.
In addition to telecommunications, Anchorage is making strides in emerging technologies like geospatial mapping, data analytics, and drone innovations. Local companies and organizations are leveraging these technologies to solve Alaska-specific challenges, such as wildlife tracking, natural resource management, and disaster response. Anchorage’s evolving information sector is helping shape Alaska’s future while connecting residents with the tools, networks, and opportunities of the global digital economy.
By The Numbers
4,900
How deep GCI’s submarine was when it began burying high-speed internet cables
$2 Billion
The amount of money Alaska received to ensure that every resident has access to the internet
5 Feet
The depth a pair of modified drones drilled into Artic sea ice as part of a UAF-led research project
Danika Baldwin
Occupation: Content creator, social influencer
Industry: Information, Professional & Business Services
Age: 36
Born and Raised: California and Anchorage
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Currently Reside: Southside
I choose Anchorage because: I Choose Anchorage Because: of the community, a wide array of activities and things to do, great restaurants, and its central location.