In Hawaii there are 6 residential internet providers covering 99.28% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 967 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.

 

6 Internet Service Providers in Hawaii

Spectrum | Cable

Availability:

97.07%

Avg. Speed:

939 Mbps

Hawaiian Telcom | DSL

Availability:

94.30%

Avg. Speed:

13 Mbps

Hawaiian Telcom | Fiber

Availability:

58.03%

Avg. Speed:

1,000 Mbps

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom | Fiber

Availability:

1.06%

Avg. Speed:

103 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet | 4G & 5G Home Internet

Availability:

25.43%

Avg. Speed:

25 Mbps

Aloha Broadband | Fixed Wireless

Availability:

1.56%

Avg. Speed:

40 Mbps

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

 

Hawaii 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 Hawaii is internet available?

Hawaii map of internet availability

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Internet service is available in 99.28% of Hawaii. Areas in green are more likely to have fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service. Areas in red may be more reliant on satellite service. The most widely available provider is Spectrum. Call one of the companies with service in Hawaii above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Hawaii.

 

How fast are internet speeds in Hawaii?

The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hawaii.

Hawaii map of local internet speeds

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The average Hawaii home can get up to 967 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which 58.06% 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 2.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hawaii.

Internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Hawaii, and slower in the southeast areas of the state.

 

What type of internet should I choose in Hawaii?

The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hawaii you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the state.

  • Fiber is the fastest internet type for 58.43% of Hawaii homes.
  • Cable is fastest for 40.10% of the state.
  • DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
  • Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Hawaii homes.

 

Internet Market Health in Hawaii

Hawaii map of internet competition

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The map shows how competitive the Hawaii internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.

Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Hawaii based on what connections the average home has availabile:

  • Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.8 (very unhealthy)
  • Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.8 (unhealthy)
  • Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 1.8 (very unhealthy)

Overall, competition is very unhealthy.

Hawaii internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 5 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hawaii homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, dsl, fiber, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.

When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hawaii internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 4 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.

More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Hawaii badly needs improvement.

 

TV & Internet Providers in Depth

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

Spectrum Cable in Hawaii

Spectrum cable coverage

About 97.07%, or 1,320,445 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hawaii.

 

Spectrum cable download speeds

Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 939 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Spectrum customers in Hawaii. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 99.9% up to 940.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 100.0 Mbps

 

Spectrum cable upload speeds

In Hawaii download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hawaii cable providers. Spectrum offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 35 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 10 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.

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Spectrum's Hawaii cable customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 99.9% up to 35.0 Mbps
  • 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Hawaii

Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage

About 94.30%, or 1,282,767 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hawaii.

 

Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds

Hawaiian Telcom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the slowest. There are 9 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 3.0 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 13 Mbps.

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

  • 0.3% up to 25.0 Mbps
  • 25.1% up to 21.0 Mbps
  • 22.8% up to 15.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 12.0 Mbps
  • 15.0% up to 11.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 35.9% up to 7.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds

In Hawaii download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hawaii DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 5 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 10 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hawaiian Telcom customers can get speeds up to 1.2 Mbps.

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Hawaiian Telcom's Hawaii DSL customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 2.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
  • 0.7% up to 5.0 Mbps
  • 0.3% up to 3.0 Mbps
  • 0.0% up to 1.5 Mbps
  • 96.8% up to 1.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Hawaii

Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage

About 58.03%, or 789,321 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a majority of Hawaii.

 

Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds

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

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

  • 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps

 

Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds

In Hawaii 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 Hawaii fiber providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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

  • 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom Fiber in Hawaii

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber coverage

About 1.06%, or 14,449 people, have Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber internet available to them in the state. The company covers the central and north Hawaii area. Hawaii Dialogix Telecom is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hawaii.

 

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber download speeds

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Hawaii Dialogix Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 103 Mbps.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Hawaii Dialogix Telecom customers in Hawaii. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 3.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 59.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber upload speeds

In Hawaii download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaii Dialogix Telecom is above average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hawaii fiber providers. Hawaii Dialogix Telecom offers 4 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 25 Mbps. On average, Hawaii Dialogix Telecom customers can get speeds up to 103 Mbps.

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Hawaii Dialogix Telecom's Hawaii fiber customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 3.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
  • 59.8% up to 100.0 Mbps
  • 16.9% up to 50.0 Mbps
  • 20.3% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

 

 

T-Mobile Home Internet in Hawaii

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage

About 25.43%, or 345,955 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Hawaii.

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds

T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Hawaii customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to T-Mobile Home Internet customers in Hawaii. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps

 

T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds

In Hawaii download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hawaii fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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T-Mobile Home Internet's Hawaii fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps

 

 

 

Aloha Broadband Fixed Wireless in Hawaii

Aloha Broadband fixed wireless coverage

About 1.56%, or 21,273 people, have Aloha Broadband fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the southeast and east Hawaii area. Aloha Broadband is an average-sized internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a very small piece of Hawaii.

 

Aloha Broadband fixed wireless download speeds

Aloha Broadband is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, Aloha Broadband fixed wireless is below average. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Aloha Broadband goes up to 40 Mbps, and all Hawaii customers can get this speed.

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The following maximum speeds are marketed to Aloha Broadband customers in Hawaii. Cheaper plans with slower speeds may be available.

  • 100.0% up to 40.0 Mbps

 

Aloha Broadband fixed wireless upload speeds

In Hawaii download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Aloha Broadband fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, Aloha Broadband is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hawaii fixed wireless providers. Aloha Broadband offers no different upload speeds across the state. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii is up to 5.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.

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Aloha Broadband's Hawaii fixed wireless customers can expect the following upload speeds:

  • 100.0% up to 5.0 Mbps

 

 

 

 

Hawaii Internet by Area

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

How does internet in Hawaii compare to the rest of the United States?

Internet speeds in Hawaii are comparable versus the average speeds in the United States: 951 Mbps in the United States versus 967 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 99.41% versus 99.28% in Hawaii.

What zip codes have widespread internet?

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

Zip Code
Internet Coverage
99.90%
97.98%
99.59%
98.68%
71.83%
Zip Code
Internet Coverage
78.87%
23.33%
99.74%
100.00%
0.00%

What does internet service look like in other states?

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

Nearby States

  • California: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Oregon: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Nevada: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Washington: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Alaska: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Arizona: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Montana: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • New Mexico: less internet coverage, slower speeds

States with Similar Populations

  • Maine: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • New Hampshire: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Idaho: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Rhode Island: less internet coverage, faster speeds
  • Montana: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • West Virginia: less internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Nebraska: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • Delaware: more internet coverage, faster speeds
  • South Dakota: more internet coverage, slower speeds
  • North Dakota: more internet coverage, faster speeds