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RSSTechnology in Alaska is the broadband, data and space infrastructure serving the state. It covers rural internet programs such as E-Rate, Starlink and GCI, artificial intelligence (AI) applications, data centers, cybersecurity and the space launches at Pacific Spaceport Complex on Kodiak Island.
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Week of May 25
GCI to end landline long-distance service in six Southeast communities
GCI will discontinue landline long-distance service in six Southeast communities on or after August 1, 2026, citing rising facility costs, pending FCC approval.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 5mo ago1 min readWeek of May 18
Alaska House passes bill aimed at software vendor lock-in
Alaska House passed a bill 26-13 to stop software vendors from forcing state and local governments into specific cloud platforms or locking them into expensive contracts.
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago1 min readYukon Premier Warns of Near-Blackouts, Scales Back Electric Vehicle Push
Yukon nearly faced blackouts during extreme cold, forcing premier to drop EV mandates and subsidies to ease grid strain. • Territory will add 15 megawatts of diesel or LNG this summer, then 45 more over five years. • Isolated 150-megawatt grid relies on three aging dams and cannot tap neighboring regions for power. • Electrification paused as near-term priority until capacity expands.
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago2 min read
Senator's Mother Scammed: Personal Loss Drives Crypto Kiosk Bill
Alaska passed SB 249 unanimously to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks after Senator Tilton's mother was scammed. The bill requires fraud warnings, licensing, transaction limits, fee caps, and refunds for proven fraud victims.
by Walter AlaskaNews5mo ago2 min read
Alaska Positioned as Prime Location for AI Data Center Growth
Energy experts told an Alaska conference Tuesday that the state has space and power to become a major AI data center hub, potentially modernizing aging electrical infrastructure.
by Melinda Communities.News5mo ago2 min read
Alaska manufacturers have 11 days to enter state's top award
Alaska manufacturers have until May 29 to nominate themselves for the 2025 Manufacturer of the Year award, which includes state marketing and an Alaska Manufacturing Association membership.
by Alaska News5mo ago2 min read
Mat-Su Job Center Offers Free Digital Literacy Help Twice Weekly
Free one-on-one digital literacy tutoring is available Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Mat-Su Job Center in Wasilla, covering email, job searching, and basic computer skills.
by Alaska News5mo ago1 min readWeek of May 11
52 Alaska districts join safety consortium using federal grant model
Hydaburg City School District is leading 52 Alaska districts in a safety symposium to build customized school safety plans using a federal grant model.
by Alaska News6mo ago1 min readMore from Technology
Week of May 4
Alaska Legislature Staff Debate AI Use for Official Records
Alaska legislative staff are debating whether to use AI for official records, balancing efficiency against accuracy risks in documents that may be used in court.
by Alaska News6mo ago2 min read
Week of Apr 27
Fairbanks Borough mails 2026 property assessment notices
Fairbanks Borough mailed 2026 property assessment notices in late January, and values may have risen even if your home hasn't changed, based on neighborhood sales and market conditions.
by Alaska Newsadded 6mo ago1 min read
About Technology
Technology in Alaska takes in the broadband, data and space infrastructure serving the state, along with artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and research computing. It reaches from rural internet programs to data centers and drones.
Federal subsidies such as E-Rate and the rural health care program, and providers such as GCI, Starlink and village telephone cooperatives, shape internet service, with the FCC setting the rules. University of Alaska researchers win grants for AI, network mathematics and building materials, and state agencies build software and warn school districts about security flaws.
Questions about data center siting and energy use bring technology before state lawmakers and regulators. Consumer protection reaches it too, from the sale of driving data to scams through cryptocurrency kiosks.
