Compare 96766 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Lihue – 67 Mbps
HI – 69 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Lihue – 18 Mbps
HI – 20 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lihue.
Internet providers in 96766
Internet providers in your area
96766 internet providers
| Provider | ||||
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 99% |
Hawaiian Telcom  | $39.99 | 300 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Hawaiian Telcom | $39.99 | 300 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 32% |
| HughesNet | $64.99 | 25 - 25 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $69.99 | 12 - 150 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
*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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.
Need help?96766 internet service at a glance
Broadband availability
7582
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 99.86%
2 providers - 98.86%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 96766 ZIP code is comparable to the rest of Hawaii - 92%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.
The vast majority of those living in the 96766 ZIP will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of households. Cable internet is also an option for many, offering service to 100% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 52% of those living in the 96766 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 96766 area, and 98.86% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 96766, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Lihue
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Hawaiian Telcom | 43 Mbps | 44 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 46 Mbps | 9 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Lihue.
Top high-speed internet providers in 96766
The largest internet providers serving the 96766 ZIP code are Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom bringing cable, DSL, and fiber-optic options to the area.
Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all in the 96766 ZIP code, covering 99% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Hawaiian Telcom, which covers 100% of the area. Lihue’s third most-available internet provider, Hawaiian Telcom, offers fiber-optic to around 32% of residents in the 96766 ZIP code.
Spectrum cable internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in the 96766 ZIP code, covering 99% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 96766 residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.
Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Lihue, $56.24.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lihue, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in 96766 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 99% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Lihue's providers, 336 Mbps.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
DSL from Hawaiian Telcom offers broadband to all households in the 96766 ZIP code, covering 100% of the area.
DSL internet from Hawaiian Telcom uses telephone lines to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.
Internet prices for Hawaiian Telcom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lihue, $56.24.
Hawaiian Telcom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lihue, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hawaiian Telcom offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in 96766 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lihue's providers, 336 Mbps.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber-optic internet
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*Wireless speeds may vary. 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. As of Sep 23, 2022.
**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
Fiber-optic from Hawaiian Telcom offers broadband to some, but not many households in the 96766 ZIP code, covering 32% of the area.
Fiber-optic service from Hawaiian Telcom is popular for its fast download and upload speeds, even during peak usage times, but may be less available throughout 96766 ZIP code than other internet types.
Internet prices for Hawaiian Telcom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Lihue, $56.24.
Hawaiian Telcom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Lihue, $0.24.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hawaiian Telcom offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 100 Mbps in 96766 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 32% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Lihue's providers, 336 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 96766 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 96766 and the greater Lihue area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Lihue at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Lihue at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 96766 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 96766 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 96766 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 99% of households in 96766. The next fastest internet provider in the 96766 ZIP code is Hawaiian Telcom, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in the 96766 ZIP with service starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Lihue, $56.24.
Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 96766 ZIP code, covering 32% of the city.
There are benefits to using your own router vs. buying or renting one from your internet provider, such as lower monthly costs and more product options. If you choose to use your own router, keep in mind that your internet provider’s tech support may not be able to fully assist you with your personal router. Select providers may not give you the option to use your own router.
Learn the penalty, if any, of canceling service with your current provider. Find other internet providers in your area and compare plans and pricing. Choose the internet provider and plan that best meets your needs. Order your new services and get your installation/activation date. Call your current internet provider and cancel service by the activation date of your new service.
Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.
*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.
Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem
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