Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

2 pointsigolden7y ago4 comments

Just wondering if anyone on here works full time remote from Alaska (specifically outside of anchorage). I've been researching a possible relocation and the biggest issue for me seems to be internet.

I rely on video chat throughout the day, and I'm worried I'll lose that if I move to a small town in AK. Anyone out there doing this successfully?

Thanks all

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LinuxBender7y ago

I don't have an answer for your question, but I hope someone does. That is one place I have considered retirement. My only apprehension is regarding internet speed. From what I have read, it get's really bad very quickly as you get further away from the city.

igoldenOP7y ago

Same thing I have read, but the future looks promising. There's some new developments from what i can tell and infrastructure is expanding

matt_the_bass7y ago

I was in anchorage last year for work. My experience in the city was internet was similar to at home. I suppose it depends upon the provider in the small town.

I would suggest contacting the cable/phone company in that area and asking for tech specs.

igoldenOP7y ago

Thanks that was my plan. Waiting until I get a little closer to choosing before I make the calls. Thanks for reply

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Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

2 pointsigolden7y ago4 comments

Just wondering if anyone on here works full time remote from Alaska (specifically outside of anchorage). I've been researching a possible relocation and the biggest issue for me seems to be internet.

I rely on video chat throughout the day, and I'm worried I'll lose that if I move to a small town in AK. Anyone out there doing this successfully?

Thanks all

4 comments

LinuxBender7y ago

igoldenOP7y ago

Same thing I have read, but the future looks promising. There's some new developments from what i can tell and infrastructure is expanding

matt_the_bass7y ago

I was in anchorage last year for work. My experience in the city was internet was similar to at home. I suppose it depends upon the provider in the small town.

I would suggest contacting the cable/phone company in that area and asking for tech specs.

igoldenOP7y ago

Thanks that was my plan. Waiting until I get a little closer to choosing before I make the calls. Thanks for reply

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