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Internet providers in Makawao, HI

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Makawao, HI internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **

(wireless speeds may vary)

Cable100%
Hawaiian Telcom $39.99 300 - 300 MbpsDSL100%
Hawaiian Telcom $39.99 300 - 300 MbpsFiber-optic7.735%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*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.

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Makawao internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Spectrum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    7184

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.82%

    2 providers - 99.63%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 100%

    Fiber - 34%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Makawao 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 Makawao area will have access to DSL, which covers 100% of Makawao residents. 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 34% of those living in Makawao.

There are four internet providers serving the Makawao area, and 99.63% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Makawao's four internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Makawao

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Hawaiian Telcom 43 Mbps 29 Mbps DSL
Viasat 21 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
Spectrum 31 Mbps 15 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Makawao.

Compare Makawao internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Makawao – 59 Mbps

    HI – 69 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Makawao – 16 Mbps

    HI – 20 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Makawao.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Makawao

The largest internet providers in Makawao are Spectrum, Hawaiian Telcom, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Makawao.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Makawao residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Hawaiian Telcom, which covers 100% of the area. Makawao’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Makawao residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Makawao covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Makawao 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 Makawao, $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 Makawao, $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 Makawao. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Makawao's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet

Provider

Hawaiian Telcom

Starting price*
$39.99/mo.
Max download speed

300 Mbps

Max upload speed

1.5 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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 Makawao covering 100% of the area.

DSL internet from Hawaiian Telcom uses telephone lines in Makawao 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 Makawao, $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 Makawao, $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 Makawao. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Makawao's providers, 336 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.2 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*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

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Makawao covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Makawao where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $56.24.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Makawao, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.2 Mbps in Makawao. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Makawao's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Makawao with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Makawao. The next fastest internet provider in Makawao is Hawaiian Telcom, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.

Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in Makawao with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $56.24.

Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Makawao, covering 7.735% of the city.

Yes. Fiber-optic internet is a completely different technology than DSL or cable internet, and therefore requires a different type of modem. In many cases, you can get the required modem from your internet provider at no extra cost.

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.

The only broadband internet type that requires a phone line is DSL and dial-up, which use phone lines to deliver service. Other internet types, such as cable, fiber-optic and satellite, require no phone line for broadband service.

*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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