Alaska Communications Systems
Mobile Solutions for Business

Mobile Internet FAQs

View all answers Collapse questions & answers

Q. What is Mobile Internet?

Mobile Internet enables your portable laptop computer to connect to the Internet from almost anywhere that you can use your cell phone. You're not limited to tiny hotspots.

Q. Where does Mobile Internet work?

Unlike Wi-Fi, which only allows you to connect to hotspots, ACS has the largest
Mobile Internet coverage area, connecting you:

  • Throughout the entire state of Alaska on the Best Wireless Network
  • Throughout the Lower 49 and Canada with top-ranked roaming partners
Q. How do I get to the Internet?

After initial installation, plug the USB Modem into your laptop or desktop,
and you're connected.

  • The USB Modem accesses the same wireless network
    as your wireless phone
  • No wires or cables necessary
Q. What kind of computer do I need?
  • Any Macintosh or PC computer with a USB slot
  • Use your ACS Mobile Internet Key on either your laptop or home desktop computer
Q. How fast will my connection be?

You'll get two speeds within our coverage area:

  • Within our Mobile Broadband coverage areas, you get the
    fastest available speed in Alaska
  • Get speeds faster than dial-up anywhere you have cellular service
Q. How secure is it?
  • The most secure wireless technology available
  • Unlike the risks you take with Wi-Fi, your private documents will stay private
Q. Is it easy to install?
  • One-time installation
  • Connect in minutes!
Q. How much does it cost?
  • $80 per month for our UNLIMITED plan
  • ACS Mobile Internet Key is $99.99 with a 2-year contract (after mail-in rebate)
  • One-time activation fee of $35
Q. What does it cost if I already have ACS Wireless or an ACS High-Speed Internet Plan?

Ask about our $30 Mobile Internet bundle!

The ACS Mobile Internet Key
It's your little key for a big world.

Contact us at 888.336.EVDO (3836)