How to Cancel GCI Service

Quick Summary

Call (800) 800-4800 to cancel - available Mon-Fri 6am-10pm, Sat-Sun 7am-8pm Alaska Time
Early termination fee only applies if you’re on a term agreement. No contract, no ETF
Return all equipment within 14 days after your final billing cycle ends
GCI doesn’t prorate. You pay through the end of your billing cycle regardless of when you cancel
GCI killed all TV service in mid-2025. Choice TV and Yukon TV are gone. If you’re here to cancel TV, it’s already been canceled for you. Internet and phone are still active

Important: If you were a GCI TV customer, your service has already been discontinued. GCI points people toward Xumo, YouTube TV, and Hulu as replacements. You may still need to return TV equipment if you haven’t already.

How to Cancel

GCI gives you four ways to cancel. Phone is the most straightforward.

Phone

Call (800) 800-4800 (toll-free statewide) or (907) 265-5400 (local Anchorage). Hours are Monday-Friday 6am-10pm, Saturday-Sunday 7am-8pm Alaska Time.

Tell them you want to disconnect service. You’ll get the retention pitch. If you’ve already decided, don’t engage - just confirm you want to cancel and move on.

Before you hang up, get a confirmation number and ask for email verification. Write both down.

Tip: Have your account number, billing cycle date, and contract end date (if applicable) ready before calling. If you’re not sure whether you’re on a term agreement, ask the rep to check before you commit to canceling - it affects whether you owe an ETF.

Chat

Go to gci.com/support and use the web messenger. Same hours as phone support. This works if you hate phone calls, but expect it to take longer. Get a transcript or screenshot of your cancellation confirmation.

In-Person

GCI has 20+ retail locations across Alaska. Walk in with your photo ID and account info. You can return equipment at the same time, which saves you a trip. Find locations at gci.com/stores.

Email

Send a cancellation request to [email protected]. Include your name, account number, service address, and what you want to disconnect. This is the slowest method. You’ll still need to wait for confirmation, and there’s no real-time back-and-forth if they need more info. Use this as a last resort or as a paper trail backup.

What It Costs

Early Termination Fee

This depends entirely on whether you signed a term agreement.

Situation	ETF
No term agreement	$0
Wireless with term agreement	$20 per remaining month
Internet/TV with term agreement	Varies by contract
Within 14 days of purchase	$0 (buyer’s remorse window)

If you’re month-to-month, you owe nothing beyond your regular bill. If you’re on a contract, check how many months are left and do the math before calling.

Important: GCI gives you a 14-day cancellation window after signing up for new service. If you just signed a contract and are having second thoughts, cancel within that window and you won’t owe an ETF. After day 14, you’re locked in.

Billing

GCI doesn’t prorate. Cancellation takes effect at the end of your current billing cycle, and you pay through that date. Time your cancellation accordingly - calling mid-cycle means you’re paying for weeks of service you won’t use.

Equipment Return

What You Return

Modems and routers
Cable boxes (if you had TV service before discontinuation)
Any other GCI-provided hardware

If you own your own equipment, you keep it.

How to Return It

GCI store - walk in with your equipment. You get a receipt on the spot. This is the safest option, especially in Alaska where mailing things takes longer than the lower 48.

By mail - contact GCI for return shipping instructions. Make sure you get tracking on whatever you send.

Deadline

14 days after the end of your final billing cycle. Not 14 days from when you call to cancel - 14 days from when service actually terminates.

Unreturned Equipment Fees

GCI charges the full replacement cost for any equipment not returned on time. They don’t publish a standard fee schedule, but expect $100-$200+ per device depending on what it is.

Important: Get a receipt. Photograph your equipment and note serial numbers before handing it over. Equipment charge disputes are a headache with any provider, and being in Alaska means you can’t just pop over to a store on a whim if something goes sideways.

After You Cancel

Final bill covers service through the end of your billing cycle, plus any ETF and equipment charges. No surprises if you returned everything and timed the cancellation right.

Refunds are issued by mail after disconnection, once all equipment is returned and charges are settled. Don’t expect this to be fast.

Confirmation should come by email. If you don’t get one within a couple business days, call back with your confirmation number and ask what’s going on.

Common Problems

Problem	Solution
Unsure if you’re on a contract	Ask the rep to check before you commit to canceling - it determines your ETF
Confused about TV service	GCI discontinued all TV service mid-2025. Nothing to cancel on that front
Long hold times	Try calling early morning Alaska Time, or use chat as an alternative
Retention pressure	Stay firm. Say you’ve already decided and don’t engage with offers
Equipment charges after return	Call with your receipt and serial numbers. Escalate to a supervisor if needed
Refund taking too long	Call and confirm all equipment is accounted for and charges are settled
Email cancellation not acknowledged	Follow up by phone. Email is slow and unreliable for time-sensitive requests