Fiber access on Kaua‘i – The heaviest fiber access on the island of Kaua‘i is in the towns of Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Wailua, Lihue, Koloa, Lawai, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha Cable access on Kaua‘i – Cable is more available on the island than fiber, as is the case across the U.S. The areas with 80% – 100% cable serviceability are in the northern towns of Hanalei, Princeville and Wainiha; the eastern coast towns of Wailua, Lihue and Anahola; and the southern towns of Koloa, Kalaheo, Waimea and Kekaha Fixed wireless on Kaua‘i – Fixed wireless internet has limited availability on the island. Most of the island has no access at all, while a few areas on the coast have 0% – 20% serviceability Satellite on Kaua‘i – Satellite internet is the most available option on the island, but it is only slightly more serviceable than cable. The innermost part of the island and the west coast are unserviceable

Fiber access on O‘ahu – O‘ahu has fiber availability along its coastlines and some serviceability in the center. Like other islands, chunks of non-fiber serviceable areas fall into the sparsely populated areas. The heaviest fiber access is in the areas of Honolulu , East Honolulu , Nānākuli, Waianae and Kailua Cable access on O‘ahu – Cable access on the island has a similar available footprint to fiber, but more serviceability. Whereas fiber access hovered mainly in the 40% – 60% serviceability range, with spots of 80% – 100%, cable access on O‘ahu is almost entirely in the 80% – 100% serviceability range Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu – Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu is sparse, with serviceability mainly at 0% – 20%. Some areas, however, have heavy access of 60% – 80% and 80% – 100%, such as East Honolulu, Waialua, Punalu‘u and Kailua Satellite access on O‘ahu – Satellite is widely available on O‘ahu. Its entire footprint is in the 80% – 100% serviceability range. There are some access gaps in the north, central and eastern parts of the island, however

Fiber access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has fiber serviceability along the south and southeast coastline, the western part of the island, and a chunk in the north/center of the island. The heaviest fiber availability is in areas like Kaunakakai, Wahīlauhue and the Hoolehua-Palaau Hawaiian Home Land Cable access on Moloka‘i – Cable is less available on the island than fiber — a rare occurrence, especially in areas with limited access in general. Cable access on Moloka‘i is clustered again on the south and southeast coasts, but has less serviceability in the north and western areas of the island. The heaviest cable availability is in areas like Pūko‘o, Kaunakakai and Maunaloa Fixed wireless access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has no fixed wireless service, except for one small area in Kaunakakai with 0% – 20% serviceability Satellite access on Moloka‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, with serviceability of 80% – 100% within the availability footprint. Availability is mainly on the south and southeast coasts, surrounding Kualapu‘u, and on the west side including Maunaloa

Fiber access on Lāna‘i – Lāna‘i has limited fiber availability only in Lāna‘i City and the Manele golf course Cable access on Lāna‘i – Cable serviceability mimics that of fiber on the island, only in Lāna‘i City and the golf course on the southern coast. Within this footprint, however, cable has 80% – 100% serviceability Fixed wireless access on Lāna‘i – There is only 0% – 20% fixed wireless serviceability in Lāna‘i City Satellite access on Lāna‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, but it is still mainly available in Lāna‘i City and some areas on the southern part of the island. There is limited serviceability on the northern and eastern parts of Lāna‘i

Fiber access on Maui – Maui’s fiber availability is clustered within areas in the center and western parts of the island Cable access on Maui – Cable serviceability is also clustered similarly to fiber, but there is a bit more availability in the east in areas like Hamoa and Hana Fixed wireless access on Maui – There is very little fixed wireless availability on Maui, with limited availability in areas like Kihei , Wailea, Makawao and Kahului Satellite access on Maui – Unsurprisingly, satellite is the most available type of internet on the island. Areas in its serviceable footprint have 80% – 100% serviceability. The areas with no satellite availability are chunks toward the western, central and eastern sides of the island

Fiber access on Hawaii – The big island of Hawaii’s fiber availability is mainly along its coastlines, with no serviceability in the center inland areas of the island Cable access on Hawaii – Cable access on the island mimics that of fiber, but with more serviceability within the 80% – 100% range Fixed wireless access on Hawaii – There is very little fixed wireless availability on the island, with areas like Hilo , Naalehu and Pa‘auilo having the most serviceability of around 20% – 60% Satellite access on Hawaii – Satellite is widely available along the coastlines of Hawaii, but the central/southern parts of the island still lack availability

Internet providers in Hawaii

Camryn Smith

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: July 10, 2025

Hawaiians have access to cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet service, though availability varies on each island. Our broadband experts help you find the best internet access in Hawaii for your needs.

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Best internet providers in Hawaii

Spectrum Internet

(7220) 7.2k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$30

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states.

T-Mobile Internet

(1651) 1.7k customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

415

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*Pricing based on bundle options and AutoPay. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Standalone plan starts at $50/mo.

Verizon 5G Internet

(452) 452 customer reviews

Plans starting at

$35

00/mo*

For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps

(844) 451-2720

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*with a mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. With Auto Pay + Paperless billing.

SPECTRUM: Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Updated as of 07/10/25.

Key takeaways

Spectrum is the most widely available non-satellite provider in Hawaii, with over 90% coverage
Starlink and Viasat satellite internet is available to 100% of Hawaii
Cheap internet in Hawaii starts at $35.00/mo. with T-Mobile and Verizon 5G Home Internet plus a mobile plan
The fastest internet in Hawaii is provided by Hawaiian Telcom, which has speeds up to 3,000 Mbps

Find Hawaii internet providers by island

Planning a move to Hawaii or among the islands? Though geographically small, Hawaii has one of the biggest personalities as far as U.S. states go — known for its year-round sunny weather and friendly citizens. Hawaii is densely populated, especially if you live on the Big Island or on the popular island of Maui. Compare the internet providers available in your part of Hawaii to make sure you are getting the best deal for you.

Hawaii residents have five primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Explore serviceability by island and click on any of the Hawaii cities to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

Kaua‘i

Fiber access on Kaua‘i – The heaviest fiber access on the island of Kaua‘i is in the towns of Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Wailua, Lihue, Koloa, Lawai, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha
Cable access on Kaua‘i – Cable is more available on the island than fiber, as is the case across the U.S. The areas with 80% – 100% cable serviceability are in the northern towns of Hanalei, Princeville and Wainiha; the eastern coast towns of Wailua, Lihue and Anahola; and the southern towns of Koloa, Kalaheo, Waimea and Kekaha
Fixed wireless on Kaua‘i – Fixed wireless internet has limited availability on the island. Most of the island has no access at all, while a few areas on the coast have 0% – 20% serviceability
Satellite on Kaua‘i – Satellite internet is the most available option on the island, but it is only slightly more serviceable than cable. The innermost part of the island and the west coast are unserviceable

O‘ahu

Fiber access on O‘ahu – O‘ahu has fiber availability along its coastlines and some serviceability in the center. Like other islands, chunks of non-fiber serviceable areas fall into the sparsely populated areas. The heaviest fiber access is in the areas of Honolulu, East Honolulu, Nānākuli, Waianae and Kailua
Cable access on O‘ahu – Cable access on the island has a similar available footprint to fiber, but more serviceability. Whereas fiber access hovered mainly in the 40% – 60% serviceability range, with spots of 80% – 100%, cable access on O‘ahu is almost entirely in the 80% – 100% serviceability range
Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu – Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu is sparse, with serviceability mainly at 0% – 20%. Some areas, however, have heavy access of 60% – 80% and 80% – 100%, such as East Honolulu, Waialua, Punalu‘u and Kailua
Satellite access on O‘ahu – Satellite is widely available on O‘ahu. Its entire footprint is in the 80% – 100% serviceability range. There are some access gaps in the north, central and eastern parts of the island, however

Moloka‘i

Fiber access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has fiber serviceability along the south and southeast coastline, the western part of the island, and a chunk in the north/center of the island. The heaviest fiber availability is in areas like Kaunakakai, Wahīlauhue and the Hoolehua-Palaau Hawaiian Home Land
Cable access on Moloka‘i – Cable is less available on the island than fiber — a rare occurrence, especially in areas with limited access in general. Cable access on Moloka‘i is clustered again on the south and southeast coasts, but has less serviceability in the north and western areas of the island. The heaviest cable availability is in areas like Pūko‘o, Kaunakakai and Maunaloa
Fixed wireless access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has no fixed wireless service, except for one small area in Kaunakakai with 0% – 20% serviceability
Satellite access on Moloka‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, with serviceability of 80% – 100% within the availability footprint. Availability is mainly on the south and southeast coasts, surrounding Kualapu‘u, and on the west side including Maunaloa

Lāna‘i

Fiber access on Lāna‘i – Lāna‘i has limited fiber availability only in Lāna‘i City and the Manele golf course
Cable access on Lāna‘i – Cable serviceability mimics that of fiber on the island, only in Lāna‘i City and the golf course on the southern coast. Within this footprint, however, cable has 80% – 100% serviceability
Fixed wireless access on Lāna‘i – There is only 0% – 20% fixed wireless serviceability in Lāna‘i City
Satellite access on Lāna‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, but it is still mainly available in Lāna‘i City and some areas on the southern part of the island. There is limited serviceability on the northern and eastern parts of Lāna‘i

Maui

Fiber access on Maui – Maui’s fiber availability is clustered within areas in the center and western parts of the island
Cable access on Maui – Cable serviceability is also clustered similarly to fiber, but there is a bit more availability in the east in areas like Hamoa and Hana
Fixed wireless access on Maui – There is very little fixed wireless availability on Maui, with limited availability in areas like Kihei, Wailea, Makawao and Kahului
Satellite access on Maui – Unsurprisingly, satellite is the most available type of internet on the island. Areas in its serviceable footprint have 80% – 100% serviceability. The areas with no satellite availability are chunks toward the western, central and eastern sides of the island

Island of Hawaii

Fiber access on Hawaii – The big island of Hawaii’s fiber availability is mainly along its coastlines, with no serviceability in the center inland areas of the island
Cable access on Hawaii – Cable access on the island mimics that of fiber, but with more serviceability within the 80% – 100% range
Fixed wireless access on Hawaii – There is very little fixed wireless availability on the island, with areas like Hilo, Naalehu and Pa‘auilo having the most serviceability of around 20% – 60%
Satellite access on Hawaii – Satellite is widely available along the coastlines of Hawaii, but the central/southern parts of the island still lack availability

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Hawaii internet provider comparison

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.**	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	91%
Viasat	$99.99/mo.	25 – 150 Mbps	Satellite	98%
Hawaiian Telcom	$39.99/mo.	600 – 3,000 Mbps	Fiber	76%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo. with mobile plan	87 – 415 Mbps	5G	56%
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan	85 – 1,000 Mbps	5G	4%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. Speeds may vary. Updated as of 07/10/25.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2025 Charter Communications, all rights reserved.
***Price guarantee for 3-5 years, depending on internet plan, for new and existing myHome customers. 5G Home plan at $35/mo., 5G Home Plus plan at $45/mo. Or 5G Home Ultimate plan at $60/mo. when combined with postpaid mobile unlimited plan that includes 5G Ultra Wideband. Auto Pay & paper-free billing req’d. Mobile + Home Discount: $15/mo savings on Verizon Home Internet plans when combined with any Verizon postpaid mobile phone plan (excludes business and data-only plans). Availability varies. Subject to credit approval. © 2025 Verizon.

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Hawaii internet at a glance

Satellite, cable, fiber and 5G internet is available in Hawaii
Spectrum covers about 90% of Hawaii with its cable footprint
Hawaiian Telcom provides fast fiber internet in Hawaii, with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps

Internet service providers in Hawaii offer fast speeds and widespread coverage across the eight islands. However, like most things in Hawaii, the prices tend to be higher and there are fewer overall options for internet service. The Aloha State has internet options from providers such as Spectrum, T-Mobile and Hawaiian Telcom as well as 98% satellite coverage from Viasat.

Most widely available providers in Hawaii

Provider	Coverage	Fees
Spectrum	91%	Low equipment fees and no data caps
Hawaiian Telcom	76%	Fast speeds with no data caps or contracts
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	56%	No price hikes or hidden fees

Quality of internet access in Hawaii

The entire state of Hawaii has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, with less than half the state able to access gigabit speeds:

Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 46%
Average download speed in Hawaii: 285.91 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla speedtest data, internal speed test results and provider websites.

Fastest internet in Hawaii

Fast internet goes up to 3,000 Mbps in Hawaii depending on your area, but you can get gig speeds for as low as $70.00/mo. with Spectrum.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed
Hawaiian Telcom	$149.99/mo.	3,000 Mbps
Spectrum	$70.00/mo.**	1,000 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Hawaii

Providers offer a few cheap internet plans under $50.00/mo., but keep an eye out for extra fees for equipment rental or data caps.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed
Verizon 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo.** with mobile plan	85 – 300 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$35.00/mo. with mobile plan	87 – 318 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom	$39.99/mo.	600 Mbps

Hawaii internet customer reviews

Allconnect provides real customer reviews from internet users in Hawaii. Learn about the quality of the connections and the value for the price.

Anonymous Spectrum

12/15/24

Way too expensive even with package deals still comes out to $300 for 4 boxes and internet we pay for HBO also there nothing good to watch all the channels is the same we paying for more channels when there’s nothing to watch.

1/5

Don Spectrum

1/6/24

Spectrum over charges for poor quality internet, and does not notify customers of outages or service restoration, or the reason why. Spectrum increases their rates without any controls whatsoever. Another ISP needs to get established in Hawaii to provide Spectrum with some competition.

1/5

Anonymous Spectrum

5/7/24

3/5

Hawaii internet assistance

Residents of Hawaii have access to various internet assistance programs that can help pay for internet services, including federal, state and provider programs.

Lifeline: Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible participants with $9.25/mo. toward internet, cellphone or bundled services.

Connect Kākou: Connect Kākou is a statewide initiative to provide communities across Hawaii with affordable and reliable internet service through broadband infrastructure and digital literacy programs.

Honolulu HotZone: Honolulu HotZone provides free internet access to areas in Honolulu.

Internet provider programs: Certain ISPs in Hawaii offer eligible customers access to a low-cost internet program if they qualify through their income or participation in a government assistance program. Some providers in Hawaii offering a low-income program include Spectrum, T-Mobile and Verizon.

The future of internet in Hawaii

Hawaii has goals of becoming a fully fiber-connected state by 2026. Multiple providers have invested millions into Hawaii’s fiber expansion, including Google Fiber’s $1 billion investment in undersea fiber networks. Hawaiian Telcom has also invested $1.7 billion to connect each of the Hawaiian islands, and public-private partnerships are working to connect unserved and underserved communities. Hawaii will also have Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding to help with its ongoing fiber expansion efforts.

Hawaii internet FAQs

What is the most available internet in Hawaii?

The most widely available internet in Hawaii is satellite internet, due to the islands’ sparsely populated areas. Aside from satellite, Spectrum provides over 90% cable serviceability in Hawaii.

What is the cheapest internet in Hawaii?

Verizon and T-Mobile’s 5G internet service provides the cheapest options in Hawaii, but Hawaiian Telcom also offers an option for less than $40.00/mo.

What is the fastest internet in Hawaii?

Hawaiian Telcom provides the fastest internet in Hawaii with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps.

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