Alaska is truly the last frontier, but it’s not one that Duncan and Chapados can’t conquer. The two continued leading the charge on GCI’s Aleutians Fiber Project this past year as they near the completion of Phase 1 and prepare for Phase 2. In 2023, GCI gave 2.5 gig internet speeds to approximately 4,800 Alaskans while also rolling out 5G service to several communities like Fairbanks, Nome and Unalaska. It’s making strides both in connectivity and in the community. GCI continued its yearly allocation of 16 hours of paid leave for employees to volunteer at local nonprofits. The company also introduced a business resource group “Black Leaders and Allies Championing eQuality” (BLACQ) to help with professional development and the advancement of inclusivity at GCI.