In Kauai County there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 13.61% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 933 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.

 

Fiber Internet Service Provider in Kauai County

Hawaiian Telcom | Fiber

Availability:

12.51%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Kauai County are not shown.

 

Kauai County Satellite TV & Internet Providers

DISH Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A: Call to bundle.

 

DIRECTV Satellite TV

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

N/A

Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.

 

HughesNet Satellite Internet

Availability:

100%

Avg. Speed:

15 Mbps

(High latency)

 

 

 

Where in Kauai County is fiber internet available?

Kauai County, HI map of fiber internet availability

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Fiber is available in 13.61% of Kauai County. Areas in green have fiber internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Hawaiian Telcom. Call one of the companies with service in Kauai County above to see who has service at your home.

 

How fast is fiber internet in Kauai County?

The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Kauai County.

Kauai County, HI map of the fastest fiber internet speeds

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The average Kauai County home can get up to 933 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 12.51% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 15 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kauai County.

Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Kauai County, and slower in the west areas of the county.

Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Kauai County?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kauai County you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber in the county.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 12.66% of Kauai County homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 83.98% of the county.
  • DSL is fastest for 1.39%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.92% of Kauai County homes.

 

Fiber Providers in Depth

Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kauai County, along with details on where in Kauai County and at what speeds.

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Kauai County, HI

Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage

About 12.51%, or 8,396 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the east, south, north, central, southeast, northeast, west, and southwest Kauai County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Kauai County.

 

Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds

Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kauai County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Kauai County. The fastest plan anyone in Kauai County can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Kauai County customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hawaiian Telcom customers in Kauai County. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds

In Kauai County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Kauai County fiber providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kauai County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Hawaiian Telcom's Kauai County fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Kauai County Fiber by Area

This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kauai County or any of the areas nearby.

How does fiber internet in Kauai County compare to the rest of Hawaii?

Fiber internet speeds in Kauai County are comparable versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 939 Mbps in Hawaii versus 933 Mbps in the county. The state has far less fiber availability compared to the county. Average fiber coverage in Hawaii is 97.07% versus 13.61% in Kauai County.

What zip codes have fiber internet?

Fiber internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kauai County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.

Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
36.84%
0.00%
0.94%
19.42%
2.13%
Zip Code
Fiber Coverage
0.00%
2.89%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%

What does fiber internet look like in other counties?

Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.

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