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Internet providers in Waialua, HI

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Waialua, HI internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 200 - 300 MbpsCable98%
Hawaiian Telcom $44.99 500 - 15 MbpsDSL92%
Hawaiian Telcom $44.99 500 - 1,000 MbpsFiber-optic3.858%
HughesNet $49.99 25 - 2 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $50.00 12 - 25 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 Jun 27, 2022.

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Waialua internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Hawaiian Telcom

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    3860

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 98.74%

    2 providers - 91.10%

    3 providers - 0%

    4+ providers - 0%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 98%

    DSL - 92%

    Fiber - 3.860%

    Source: FCC

At 99%, broadband coverage in Waialua 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 Waialua area will have access to cable, which covers 98% of Waialua residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 92% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 3.860% of those living in Waialua.

There are four internet providers serving the Waialua area, and 91.10% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Waialua's four internet providers, prices start at $44.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Waialua

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Hawaiian Telcom 59 Mbps 32 Mbps Fiber-optic
Spectrum 67 Mbps 10 Mbps Cable

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

Compare Waialua internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Waialua – 80 Mbps

    HI – 69 Mbps

    U.S. – 125 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Waialua – 32 Mbps

    HI – 20 Mbps

    U.S. – 45 Mbps

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

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Top high-speed internet providers in Waialua

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

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Waialua residents, covering 98% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Hawaiian Telcom, which covers 92% of the area. Waialua’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Waialua residents.

Spectrum cable internet

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

300 Mbps

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

98%

*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 nearly all households in Waialua covering 98% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Waialua 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 Waialua, $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 Waialua, $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 Waialua. These download speeds are available to 98% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Waialua's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet

Provider

Hawaiian Telcom

Starting price*
$44.99/mo.
Max download speed

15 Mbps

Max upload speed

1.5 Mbps

Average availability

92%

*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 nearly all households in Waialua covering 92% of the area.

DSL internet from Hawaiian Telcom uses telephone lines in Waialua 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 Waialua, $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 Waialua, $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 Waialua. These download speeds are available to 92% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Waialua's providers, 336 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

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

2 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.2 Mbps

Average availability

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. Speeds may vary. As of Jun 27, 2022.

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

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Waialua 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 Waialua, $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 Waialua, $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 Waialua. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Waialua's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest internet provider in Waialua with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps. These speeds are available to 3.858% of households in Waialua. The next fastest internet provider in Waialua is Spectrum, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 98% of the area.

Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in Waialua with plans starting at $44.99/mo. This is about the same as the average starting price for internet in Waialua, $48.74.

Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Waialua, covering 3.858% of the city.

No matter where you live, your address is likely serviceable for satellite internet from providers such as HughesNet and Viasat. You will probably also have the option of at least one cable provider, such as Cox, Spectrum and Xfinity, and DSL providers such as Frontier and Verizon. Roughly a third of households will be eligible for fiber internet from AT&T, CenturyLink, Windstream or other providers.

Upgrading your internet plan or switching to a new provider that offers faster internet service is the best way to get significantly faster speeds, but that will likely also come with a price increase. To get faster internet without changing your plan or provider, upgrade your internet equipment or reduce the number of devices connected to your network.

Fiber and cable internet are similar internet service types, but fiber offers a few advantages over cable. Fiber internet can deliver faster upload and download speeds than cable in most areas, and is less vulnerable to slowed speeds during peak usage times. Cable does have the advantage over fiber in terms of availability, covering 89% of U.S. households compared to fiber’s 38%.

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