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GCI Expansion in Noatak Means Faster Speeds — and a New Challenge

By admin | April 11, 2018

In Noorvik, the GCI tower juts up into the morning air. It is silhouetted against blue skies and partial clouds.

People now have access to high-speed internet at Noatak and the Red Dog Mine, bringing a boost in service — and along with it, the risk of higher internet bills.

With New Tech, a Promise of Faster Internet in Noorvik

By admin | November 29, 2016 |

In Noorvik, the GCI tower juts up into the morning air. It is silhouetted against blue skies and partial clouds.

As you fly over the Kobuk river, the new GCI tower can be seen from the air. At around 100 feet tall, it’s one of the tallest structures in the village.