GCI incorporated in Alaska, founded by Bob Walp and Ron Duncan.

GCI Liberty consists of its wholly owned subsidiary GCI. GCI Holdings, provides a full range of data, mobile, voice, and managed services to residential customers, businesses, governmental entities, and educational and medical institutions primarily in Alaska under the GCI brand. Due to the unique nature of the markets it serves, including harsh winter weather and remote geographies, its customers rely extensively on its systems to meet their communication, public safety and entertainment needs.
Since its founding in 1979 as a competitive long-distance provider, GCI Holdings has consistently expanded its product portfolio and facilities to become the leading integrated communication services provider in markets it serves. Its facilities include redundant and geographically diverse digital undersea fiber optic cable systems linking its Alaska terrestrial networks to the networks of other carriers in the lower 48 contiguous states and a statewide wireless network.
The Evolution of GCI Liberty
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1979
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1982
GCI constructs facilities and carries its first long distance call Thanksgiving Day.
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1987
GCI goes public (NASDAQ: GNCMA).
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1991
GCI purchases capacity on the North Pacific Cable linking Alaska to the Lower 48 States.
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1996
GCI purchases cable television companies, allowing GCI to add Video to service suite.
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1998
GCI begins construction of Alaska United Fiber Optic Cable System linking Alaska to the Lower 48 states.
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2004
GCI signs agreement to sell Dobson Communications wireless services in Alaska.
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2011
GCI launches 4G through HSPA+.
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2013
GCI and ACS form the Alaska Wireless Network (“AWN”).
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2015
One gigabit residential data speeds launched in Anchorage.
GCI purchases ACS’ remaining 1/3rd interest in AWN.
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2016
FCC approves the “Alaska Plan” for High-Cost support reform.
GCI signs long-term roaming and backhaul agreements with wireless roaming partners.
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2017
Liberty Interactive announces agreement to acquire GCI.
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2018
Transaction with Liberty Interactive closes and GCI Liberty trades publicly.
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2020
Liberty Broadband and GCI Liberty merged.
GCI launches Alaska’s first 5G service in partnership with Ericsson.
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2024
Announced Liberty Broadband merger with Charter and GCI Liberty Spinoff.
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2025
Proposed Spinoff in late Q2 / early Q3.