In Downtown Hilo there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 98.58% of the neighborhood. The average home can get speeds up to 17 Mbps. Note that we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers below. This does not influence rankings, and helps us provide high-quality detailed information for free.
This page contains all DSL internet providers in Downtown Hilo, Hilo, HI.
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Downtown Hilo, Hilo, HI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Downtown Hilo
Data updated 11/14/2025, based on FCC data from 12/31/2024. This is the most current data available as of .
To avoid wasting your time, providers with less than 1% coverage in Downtown Hilo are not shown.
Downtown Hilo Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Downtown Hilo is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 98.58% of Downtown Hilo. Areas in green have DSL internet service, where areas in yellow or red may not. The most widely available provider is Hawaiian Telcom. Call one of the companies with service in Downtown Hilo above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Downtown Hilo?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Downtown Hilo.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Downtown Hilo home can get up to 17 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the neighborhood is 25 Mbps, which 43.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 55.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Downtown Hilo.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Downtown Hilo, and slower in the southeast areas of the neighborhood.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Downtown Hilo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Downtown Hilo you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the neighborhood.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 69.69% of Downtown Hilo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 27.13% of the neighborhood.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for 2.57%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for less than 1% of Downtown Hilo homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Downtown Hilo, along with details on where in Downtown Hilo and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Downtown Hilo, Hilo, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 98.58%, or 3,412 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the neighborhood. The company covers the entire Downtown Hilo area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Downtown Hilo.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Downtown Hilo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Downtown Hilo. The fastest plan anyone in Downtown Hilo can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the neighborhood-wide average maximum speed for Downtown Hilo customers is up to 17 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 43.9% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Downtown Hilo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Downtown Hilo DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 2 different upload speeds across the neighborhood, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Downtown Hilo is up to 3.0 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 1.0 Mbps. On average, Hawaiian Telcom customers can get speeds up to 1.9 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 43.9% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 56.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
Downtown Hilo DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Downtown Hilo or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Downtown Hilo compare to the rest of Hilo?
DSL internet speeds in Downtown Hilo are much faster versus the average speeds in Hilo: 0.00 Mbps in Hilo versus 17 Mbps in the neighborhood. The city has similar DSL availability compared to the neighborhood. Average DSL coverage in Hilo is 0.00% versus 98.58% in Downtown Hilo.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Downtown Hilo are shown below. You can enter any zip code here to see TV and internet providers by zip code.
What does DSL internet look like in other neighborhoods?
Below are neighborhoods nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Neighborhoods
- Orchidlands Estates, Keaau, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaiian Acres, Keaau, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kamuela, Waimea, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Holualoa, Kailua-Kona, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Wailea, Kihei, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pukalani, Makawao, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Napili-Honokowai, Lahaina, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaii Kai, East Honolulu, HI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kuliouou-Kalani Iki, East Honolulu, HI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Neighborhoods with Similar Populations
- Hollywood, Munster, IN: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Altamont, Mountain House, CA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Newell, Charlotte, NC: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sharon Heights, Menlo Park, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Meadows, Boynton Beach, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- 4th Ward, Portsmouth, OH: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Lockmar Estates, Palm Bay, FL: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lovisa Farms, Pasco, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Mariners Village, Orlando, FL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Marquette, Muskegon, MI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds