In Honolulu County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.66% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 982 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.
5 Internet Service Providers in Honolulu County
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Honolulu County are not shown.
Honolulu County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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
Where in Honolulu County is internet available?
Internet Availability Key
Internet service is available in 99.66% of Honolulu County. 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 Honolulu County above to see who has service at your home, or click the technology to see where it can be found in Honolulu County.
How fast are internet speeds in Honolulu County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Honolulu County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Honolulu County home can get up to 982 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 1,000 Mbps, which 73.24% 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 7.0 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Honolulu County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Honolulu County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Honolulu County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Honolulu County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 73.25% of Honolulu County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 26.22% of the county.
- 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 Honolulu County homes.
Internet Market Health in Honolulu County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.9 (unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.9 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.0 (unhealthy)
Overall, competition is healthy.
Honolulu County 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, Honolulu County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Honolulu County 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, Honolulu County is doing better than most.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Honolulu County, along with details on where in Honolulu County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Honolulu County, HI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 99.30%, or 946,499 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Honolulu County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Spectrum goes up to 940 Mbps, and all Honolulu County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 940.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Honolulu County is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Honolulu County, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 95.73%, or 912,543 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Honolulu County.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the slowest. There are 7 different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 7.0 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Honolulu County customers is up to 14 Mbps.
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- 0.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 35.2% up to 21.0 Mbps
- 18.7% up to 15.0 Mbps
- 0.9% up to 12.0 Mbps
- 11.6% up to 11.0 Mbps
- 0.3% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 32.8% up to 7.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Honolulu County download speeds tend to be than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Honolulu County DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 5 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Honolulu County 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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- 2.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
- 0.6% up to 5.0 Mbps
- 0.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.5 Mbps
- 96.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Honolulu County, HI
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 73.20%, or 697,710 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Honolulu County.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Honolulu County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Honolulu 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 Honolulu County fiber providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Honolulu County is up to 300 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 300.0 Mbps
Hawaii Dialogix Telecom Fiber in Honolulu County, HI
Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber coverage
About 1.52%, or 14,449 people, have Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the southeast, south, and northeast Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County.
Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber download speeds
Hawaii Dialogix Telecom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaii Dialogix Telecom fiber is the slowest. There are 4 different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Hawaii Dialogix Telecom goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Honolulu County customers is up to 103 Mbps.
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- 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 Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County fiber providers. Hawaii Dialogix Telecom offers 4 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Honolulu County 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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- 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 Honolulu County, HI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 22.92%, or 218,481 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County.
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 Honolulu County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Honolulu County customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 the slowest compared to other Honolulu County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the county. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Honolulu County is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Honolulu County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Honolulu County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Honolulu County compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Internet speeds in Honolulu County are comparable versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 967 Mbps in Hawaii versus 982 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Hawaii is 99.28% versus 99.66% in Honolulu County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Honolulu County are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does internet service 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.
Nearby Counties
- Kalawao County, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maui County, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kauai County, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii County, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aleutians East Borough, AK: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mendocino County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Humboldt County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Sonoma County, CA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Marin County, CA: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Francisco County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Fresno County, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Westchester County, NY: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fulton County, GA: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Milwaukee County, WI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pima County, AZ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wake County, NC: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Fairfield County, CT: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Pinellas County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Shelby County, TN: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Bergen County, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds