Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative (ASTAC) Email Format

TelecommunicationsAlaska, United States51-200 Employees

Arctic Slope Telephone Association Cooperative (ASTAC) is a regional telecommunications provider based in Anchorage, Alaska. It serves communities on the North Slope, delivering broadband internet and data services, 4G wireless connectivity, and traditional local and long-distance voice services. The company operates a private North Slope LTE network that supports a mobile wide-area network and Internet access for oil field operations.

As a cooperative, ASTAC targets residents and businesses in remote Alaska, including energy sites, addressing connectivity needs where other networks are limited. It is positioned within the telecommunications industry as a regional provider focusing on specialized rural and industrial connectivity in the North Slope area. A notable recent development is the departure of long-serving chief executive Jens Laipenieks in March 2026 after 16 years with the organization.

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