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Shop the best Makawao internet providers. Compare internet plan pricing and speeds from DSL, cable and fiber-optic providers in your area.
Shop local providers| Provider | ||||
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 200 - 300 Mbps | Cable | 100% |
Hawaiian Telcom  | $44.99 | 500 - 15 Mbps | DSL | 100% |
| Hawaiian Telcom | $44.99 | 500 - 1,000 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 7.735% |
| HughesNet | $49.99 | 25 - 2 Mbps | Satellite | 100% |
| Viasat | $50.00 | 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.
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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
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 7.740% 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 $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Hawaiian Telcom | 43 Mbps | 29 Mbps | Fiber-optic |
| 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.
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.
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*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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 about the same as the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $48.74.
Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 200 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.25 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Makawao, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 20 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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*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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $44.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $48.74.
Hawaiian Telcom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 500 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.09 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Makawao, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hawaiian Telcom offers download speeds up to 15 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 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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*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. As of Jun 27, 2022.
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 $49.99/mo.*, which is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $48.74.
HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.00 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Makawao, $0.16.
For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 2 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.
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest internet provider in Makawao with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 7.735% of households in Makawao. The next fastest internet provider in Makawao is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 100% of the area.
Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in Makawao with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Makawao, $48.74.
Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Makawao, covering 7.735% of the city.
Monthly costs for internet can range from $20 to $60, depending on which providers are available in your area. Added fees for Wi-Fi service and equipment can add to that cost, but your internet provider may give you the option to use your own router, which can lower the monthly internet cost.
If you suspect your slow speeds are the result of your internet provider throttling your connection, the easiest way to determine if you’re being throttled is to perform two speed tests. Run the first test on your regular network, then run the second one on a VPN. If the two speeds are drastically different (and the VPN test was higher), your internet provider may be throttling your speeds.
Wi-Fi extenders are handy when your router can’t project a strong signal to everywhere in your home that you need it. Your internet provider may offer Wi-Fi extenders for an added monthly cost, or you can purchase one online or from most electronics retailers.
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