Internet providers in Hawaii

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Camryn Smith

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Anine Sus

Last updated: June 20, 2025

Hawaiians have access to cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet service, though availability varies on each island. Our broadband experts help you find the best internet access in Hawaii for your needs.

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Best internet providers in Hawaii

Plans starting at

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$35

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For 12 mo.

Speeds up to

1,000

Mbps


Key takeaways

  • Spectrum is the most widely available non-satellite provider in Hawaii, with over 90% coverage
  • Starlink and Viasat satellite internet is available to 100% of Hawaii
  • Cheap internet in Hawaii starts at $35.00/mo. with T-Mobile and Verizon 5G Home Internet plus a mobile plan
  • The fastest internet in Hawaii is provided by Hawaiian Telcom, which has speeds up to 3,000 Mbps

Find Hawaii internet providers by island

Planning a move to Hawaii or among the islands? Though geographically small, Hawaii has one of the biggest personalities as far as U.S. states go — known for its year-round sunny weather and friendly citizens. Hawaii is densely populated, especially if you live on the Big Island or on the popular island of Maui. Compare the internet providers available in your part of Hawaii to make sure you are getting the best deal for you.

Hawaii residents have five primary internet providers to choose from, including regional and nationwide providers. Explore serviceability by island and click on any of the Hawaii cities to find and compare internet providers in those locations.

Kaua‘i

  • Fiber access on Kaua‘i – The heaviest fiber access on the island of Kaua‘i is in the towns of Kilauea, Anahola, Kapaa, Wailua, Lihue, Koloa, Lawai, Hanapepe, Waimea and Kekaha
  • Cable access on Kaua‘i – Cable is more available on the island than fiber, as is the case across the U.S. The areas with 80% – 100% cable serviceability are in the northern towns of Hanalei, Princeville and Wainiha; the eastern coast towns of Wailua, Lihue and Anahola; and the southern towns of Koloa, Kalaheo, Waimea and Kekaha
  • Fixed wireless on Kaua‘i – Fixed wireless internet has limited availability on the island. Most of the island has no access at all, while a few areas on the coast have 0% – 20% serviceability
  • Satellite on Kaua‘i – Satellite internet is the most available option on the island, but it is only slightly more serviceable than cable. The innermost part of the island and the west coast are unserviceable
  • Fiber access on O‘ahu – O‘ahu has fiber availability along its coastlines and some serviceability in the center. Like other islands, chunks of non-fiber serviceable areas fall into the sparsely populated areas. The heaviest fiber access is in the areas of Honolulu, East Honolulu, Nānākuli, Waianae and Kailua
  • Cable access on O‘ahu – Cable access on the island has a similar available footprint to fiber, but more serviceability. Whereas fiber access hovered mainly in the 40% – 60% serviceability range, with spots of 80% – 100%, cable access on O‘ahu is almost entirely in the 80% – 100% serviceability range
  • Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu – Fixed wireless access on O‘ahu is sparse, with serviceability mainly at 0% – 20%. Some areas, however, have heavy access of 60% – 80% and 80% – 100%, such as East Honolulu, Waialua, Punalu‘u and Kailua
  • Satellite access on O‘ahu – Satellite is widely available on O‘ahu. Its entire footprint is in the 80% – 100% serviceability range. There are some access gaps in the north, central and eastern parts of the island, however
  • Fiber access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has fiber serviceability along the south and southeast coastline, the western part of the island, and a chunk in the north/center of the island. The heaviest fiber availability is in areas like Kaunakakai, Wahīlauhue and the Hoolehua-Palaau Hawaiian Home Land
  • Cable access on Moloka‘i – Cable is less available on the island than fiber — a rare occurrence, especially in areas with limited access in general. Cable access on Moloka‘i is clustered again on the south and southeast coasts, but has less serviceability in the north and western areas of the island. The heaviest cable availability is in areas like Pūko‘o, Kaunakakai and Maunaloa
  • Fixed wireless access on Moloka‘i – Moloka‘i has no fixed wireless service, except for one small area in Kaunakakai with 0% – 20% serviceability
  • Satellite access on Moloka‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, with serviceability of 80% – 100% within the availability footprint. Availability is mainly on the south and southeast coasts, surrounding Kualapu‘u, and on the west side including Maunaloa
  • Fiber access on Lāna‘i – Lāna‘i has limited fiber availability only in Lāna‘i City and the Manele golf course
  • Cable access on Lāna‘i – Cable serviceability mimics that of fiber on the island, only in Lāna‘i City and the golf course on the southern coast. Within this footprint, however, cable has 80% – 100% serviceability
  • Fixed wireless access on Lāna‘i – There is only 0% – 20% fixed wireless serviceability in Lāna‘i City
  • Satellite access on Lāna‘i – Satellite is the most widely available internet type on the island, but it is still mainly available in Lāna‘i City and some areas on the southern part of the island. There is limited serviceability on the northern and eastern parts of Lāna‘i
  • Fiber access on Maui – Maui’s fiber availability is clustered within areas in the center and western parts of the island
  • Cable access on Maui – Cable serviceability is also clustered similarly to fiber, but there is a bit more availability in the east in areas like Hamoa and Hana 
  • Fixed wireless access on Maui – There is very little fixed wireless availability on Maui, with limited availability in areas like Kihei, Wailea, Makawao and Kahului
  • Satellite access on Maui – Unsurprisingly, satellite is the most available type of internet on the island. Areas in its serviceable footprint have 80% – 100% serviceability. The areas with no satellite availability are chunks toward the western, central and eastern sides of the island
  • Fiber access on Hawaii – The big island of Hawaii’s fiber availability is mainly along its coastlines, with no serviceability in the center inland areas of the island
  • Cable access on Hawaii – Cable access on the island mimics that of fiber, but with more serviceability within the 80% – 100% range
  • Fixed wireless access on Hawaii – There is very little fixed wireless availability on the island, with areas like Hilo, Naalehu and Pa‘auilo having the most serviceability of around 20% – 60%
  • Satellite access on Hawaii – Satellite is widely available along the coastlines of Hawaii, but the central/southern parts of the island still lack availability

Hawaii internet provider comparison

ProviderStarting price*Download speed rangeConnection typeAvailability
SpectrumSpectrum$30.00/mo.**100 – 1,000 MbpsCable91%
ViasatViasat$99.99/mo.25 – 150 MbpsSatellite 98%
Hawaiian Telcom$39.99/mo.600 – 3,000 MbpsFiber76%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo. with mobile plan87 – 415 Mbps5G 56%
Verizon 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo.*** with mobile plan85 – 1,000 Mbps5G4%

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Hawaii internet at a glance

  • Satellite, cable, fiber and 5G internet is available in Hawaii
  • Spectrum covers about 90% of Hawaii with its cable footprint
  • Hawaiian Telcom provides fast fiber internet in Hawaii, with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps

Internet service providers in Hawaii offer fast speeds and widespread coverage across the eight islands. However, like most things in Hawaii, the prices tend to be higher and there are fewer overall options for internet service. The Aloha State has internet options from providers such as Spectrum, T-Mobile and Hawaiian Telcom as well as 98% satellite coverage from Viasat.

Most widely available providers in Hawaii

ProviderCoverageFees
Spectrum91%Low equipment fees and no data caps
Hawaiian Telcom76%Fast speeds with no data caps or contracts
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet56%No price hikes or hidden fees

Quality of internet access in Hawaii

The entire state of Hawaii has access to the minimum recommended broadband speeds, with less than half the state able to access gigabit speeds:

  • Residents with broadband access (speeds at or over 100/20 Mbps): 100%
  • Residents with access to gigabit speeds (at or over 1,000/100 Mbps): 46%
  • Average download speed in Hawaii: 285.91 Mbps

Fastest internet in Hawaii

Fast internet goes up to 3,000 Mbps in Hawaii depending on your area, but you can get gig speeds for as low as $70.00/mo. with Spectrum.

ProviderStarting price*Download speed
Hawaiian Telcom$149.99/mo.3,000 Mbps
Spectrum$70.00/mo.**1,000 Mbps

Cheapest internet in Hawaii

Providers offer a few cheap internet plans under $50.00/mo., but keep an eye out for extra fees for equipment rental or data caps.

ProviderStarting price*Download speed
Verizon 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo.** with mobile plan85 – 300 Mbps
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet$35.00/mo. with mobile plan87 – 318 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom$39.99/mo.600 Mbps

Hawaii internet customer reviews

Allconnect provides real customer reviews from internet users in Hawaii. Learn about the quality of the connections and the value for the price.

Anonymous Spectrum
12/15/24

Way too expensive even with package deals still comes out to $300 for 4 boxes and internet we pay for HBO also there nothing good to watch all the channels is the same we paying for more channels when there’s nothing to watch.

1/5

Don Spectrum
1/6/24

Spectrum over charges for poor quality internet, and does not notify customers of outages or service restoration, or the reason why. Spectrum increases their rates without any controls whatsoever. Another ISP needs to get established in Hawaii to provide Spectrum with some competition.

1/5

Anonymous Spectrum
5/7/24

3/5

Hawaii internet assistance 

Residents of Hawaii have access to various internet assistance programs that can help pay for internet services, including federal, state and provider programs.

Lifeline: Lifeline is a federal program that provides eligible participants with $9.25/mo. toward internet, cellphone or bundled services.

Connect Kākou: Connect Kākou is a statewide initiative to provide communities across Hawaii with affordable and reliable internet service through broadband infrastructure and digital literacy programs.

Honolulu HotZone: Honolulu HotZone provides free internet access to areas in Honolulu.

Internet provider programs: Certain ISPs in Hawaii offer eligible customers access to a low-cost internet program if they qualify through their income or participation in a government assistance program. Some providers in Hawaii offering a low-income program include Spectrum, T-Mobile and Verizon.

The future of internet in Hawaii

Hawaii has goals of becoming a fully fiber-connected state by 2026. Multiple providers have invested millions into Hawaii’s fiber expansion, including Google Fiber’s $1 billion investment in undersea fiber networks. Hawaiian Telcom has also invested $1.7 billion to connect each of the Hawaiian islands, and public-private partnerships are working to connect unserved and underserved communities. Hawaii will also have Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program funding to help with its ongoing fiber expansion efforts.

Hawaii internet FAQs

What is the most available internet in Hawaii?

The most widely available internet in Hawaii is satellite internet, due to the islands’ sparsely populated areas. Aside from satellite, Spectrum provides over 90% cable serviceability in Hawaii.

Verizon and T-Mobile’s 5G internet service provides the cheapest options in Hawaii, but Hawaiian Telcom also offers an option for less than $40.00/mo.

Hawaiian Telcom provides the fastest internet in Hawaii with speeds up to 3,000 Mbps.

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