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

Internet providers in Hawaii

Lisa Iscrupe

Edited By

Anine Sus

Last updated: March 3, 2026

Hawaiians have access to cable, fiber, satellite and 5G internet service, with an average speed of nearly 300 Mbps. Our broadband experts help you find the best internet access in Hawaii for your needs.

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Key takeaways

Spectrum is the Hawaii internet provider that features the best mix of price and availability, with over 90% coverage
Hawaiian Telcom is the best provider for affordable rates and the fastest internet in Hawaii, up to 3,000 Mbps
Cheap internet in Hawaii starts at $30.00/mo. with Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom
Starlink and Viasat satellite internet services are available to 100% of Hawaii

Fastest internet in Hawaii

Picking a Hawaii internet plan with the speed you need is key to getting the best value for your home Wi-Fi without overpaying

The fastest internet in Hawaii reaches 3 Gbps (3,000 Mbps) with symmetrical download and upload speeds from fiber internet provider Hawaiian Telcom. Spectrum reaches 1,000 Mbps, but upload speeds will be slower with this cable internet connection, which could be a drawback for serious gamers.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Hawaiian Telcom	$149.99/mo.	3,000 Mbps	Fiber
Spectrum	$70.00/mo.**	1,000 Mbps	Cable

Cheapest internet in Hawaii

Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet is the best value in terms of speed and price, offering up to 400 Mbps for $30.00/mo.

Hawaii internet providers Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom offer the cheapest internet plans starting at $30.00/mo., but with different speeds. Check Hawaii internet plans for equipment lease and installation fees that could add more cost to your bottom line.

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed	Connection type
Hawaiian Telcom	$30.00/mo.	400 Mbps	Fiber
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.**	100 Mbps	Cable

Hawaii internet provider comparison

Provider	Starting price*	Download speed range	Connection type	Availability
Hawaiian Telcom	$30.00/mo.	400 – 3,000 Mbps	Fiber	76%
Spectrum	$30.00/mo.**	100 – 1,000 Mbps	Cable	91%
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet	$30.00/mo.*** w/ Autopay and voice line. Plus taxes & fees	87 – 498 Mbps	5G	56%
Viasat	$99.99/mo.	25 – 150 Mbps	Satellite	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. Updated as of 03/03/26.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET ADVANTAGE: Offer based on eligibility requirements. Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
**Limited time offer; subject to change; new residential customers only (no Spectrum services within past 30 days) and in good standing with Spectrum. Taxes and fees extra in select states. SPECTRUM INTERNET: Standard rates apply after promo period. Additional charge for installation. Speeds based on wired connection. Actual speeds (including wireless) vary and are not guaranteed. Capable modem required for all Gig speeds. For a list of capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. ©2026 Charter Communications, all rights reserved. Internet Performance: Spectrum Internet is powered by fiber and delivered to your home via HFC.
***Savings with $20 in monthly bill credits. Limited-time; subject to change. Qualifying credit, postpaid voice line, and new Internet line required. If you have cancelled Internet lines in past 90 days, you may need to reactivate them first. Credits may take up to 2 bill cycles; credits will stop if you cancel any lines or change plans. Limit 1/account. May not be combined with some offers or discounts.

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How we review internet in Hawaii

Our methodology

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction.

We evaluate broadband providers in four categories: affordability, performance, value and customer satisfaction. Each category contains multiple sub-factors, all of which are weighted differently to impact the provider’s overall score.

For each sub-factor, we score all providers on a continuous scale of one to five, relative to the industry as a whole. Because the average download speed in America is currently 290 Mbps, for example, we assigned all plans with download speeds between 100 and 299 Mbps a score between three and four. Xfinity’s 200 Mbps plan received a 3.50 score for download speed, while Spectrum’s 500 Mbps plan got a 3.71.

We only considered standardized data points in our scoring system. More abstract data like consistency of service and brand reputation is still part of our analysis, but we opted to let our writers address them in the context of each review.

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Hawaii internet at a glance

Satellite, cable, fiber and 5G internet are 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

Spectrum: 91% coverage. Low equipment fees and no data caps
Hawaiian Telcom: 76% coverage. Fast speeds with no data caps or contracts
T-Mobile 5G Home Internet: 56% coverage. No price hikes or monthly equipment 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: 297.24 Mbps

Sources: FCC coverage maps and data, Ookla speedtest data, internal speed test results and provider websites.

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

O‘ahu

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

Moloka‘i

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

Lāna‘i

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

Maui

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

Island of Hawaii

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

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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. Click through the following tabs to find out more about local public and private internet assistance in Hawaii.

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

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 provides free internet access to areas in Honolulu.

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. Find out more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.

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.