Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

#1

Post by igolden » Fri, Jan 25, 2019, 4:27 PM UTC

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

Re: Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

#2

Post by LinuxBender » Fri, Jan 25, 2019, 4:37 PM UTC

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.

Re: Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

#3

Post by matt_the_bass » Fri, Jan 25, 2019, 6:18 PM UTC

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.

Re: Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

#4

Post by igolden » Fri, Jan 25, 2019, 7:24 PM UTC

LinuxBender wrote: post #2

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.

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

Re: Ask HN: Remote Working from rural Alaska?

#5

Post by igolden » Fri, Jan 25, 2019, 7:25 PM UTC

matt_the_bass wrote: post #3

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.

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