Compare 96786 internet speeds to the national average
Download Speeds
Wahiawa – 65 Mbps
HI – 69 Mbps
U.S. – 123 Mbps
Upload Speeds
Wahiawa – 13 Mbps
HI – 20 Mbps
U.S. – 44 Mbps
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wahiawa.
Internet providers in 96786
Find internet providers serving the 96786 area. Compare plan pricing and speeds from fiber-optic, cable and DSL providers.
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96786 internet providers
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| Spectrum | $49.99 | 300 - 1,000 Mbps ** (wireless speeds may vary) | Cable | 97% |
Hawaiian Telcom  | $39.99 | 300 - 300 Mbps | DSL | 78% |
| Hawaiian Telcom | $39.99 | 300 - 300 Mbps | Fiber-optic | 59% |
| 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.
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Broadband availability
31402
people have access to broadband internet of any type
1 provider - 98.56%
2 providers - 78.94%
3 providers - 0%
4+ providers - 0%
Source: FCC
At 100%, broadband coverage in the 96786 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 96786 ZIP will have access to cable, which covers 100% of households. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 86% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 64% of those living in the 96786 ZIP code.
There are four internet providers serving the 96786 area, and 78.94% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among four internet providers in 96786, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.
Results from real users
Average internet speeds in Wahiawa
| Provider | Download speed | Upload speed | Internet type |
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| Hawaiian Telcom | 89 Mbps | 66 Mbps | DSL |
| Spectrum | 59 Mbps | 11 Mbps | Cable |
*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Wahiawa.
Top high-speed internet providers in 96786
The largest internet providers serving the 96786 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 96786 ZIP code, covering 97% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Hawaiian Telcom, which covers 78% of the area. Wahiawa’s third most-available internet provider, Hawaiian Telcom, offers fiber-optic to around 59% of residents in the 96786 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 nearly all households in the 96786 ZIP code, covering 97% of the area.
Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but 96786 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 Wahiawa, $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 Wahiawa, $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 96786 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 97% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Wahiawa's providers, 338 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 most households in the 96786 ZIP code, covering 78% 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 Wahiawa, $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 Wahiawa, $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 96786 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 78% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Wahiawa's providers, 338 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 about half of households in the 96786 ZIP code, covering 59% 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 96786 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 Wahiawa, $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 Wahiawa, $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 96786 ZIP code. These download speeds are available to 59% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Wahiawa's providers, 338 Mbps.
Internet coverage for rural areas
If you have limited cable, DSL and fiber-optic internet options in the 96786 ZIP code, satellite and fixed wireless providers may be available.
Satellite internet from HughesNet and Viasat offers 100% availability in 96786 and the greater Wahiawa area. HughesNet starting prices are higher than average in Wahiawa at $64.99/mo. for speeds up to 25 Mbps. Viasat starting prices are significantly higher than average in Wahiawa at $69.99/mo. for speeds up to 150 Mbps. Satellite internet is a less appealing option for many in the 96786 ZIP, however, as service typically comes with high latency and low data allowances.
Internet providers in 96786 frequently asked questions
Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in the 96786 ZIP code with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 97% of households in 96786. The next fastest internet provider in the 96786 ZIP code is Hawaiian Telcom, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 78% of the area.
Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in the 96786 ZIP with service starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Wahiawa, $56.24.
Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider serving the 96786 ZIP code, covering 59% of the city.
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Available providers vary by address, but your location is likely serviceable for cable and DSL internet. Fiber internet may also be an internet option, but this technology is typically found in larger cities. Those living in rural areas not serviceable for cable, DSL or fiber internet may find satellite or fixed wireless internet to be their only options.
*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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