In Hawaii there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 77.11% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 19 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 Hawaii.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Hawaii
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 Hawaii are not shown.
Hawaii Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
Not sure whether to choose Dish or DIRECTV? For most people most of the time we recommend DISH. But click here to learn more.
Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hawaii is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 77.11% of Hawaii. 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 Hawaii above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hawaii?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hawaii.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hawaii home can get up to 19 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the state is 1,000 Mbps, which less than 1% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 44.53% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hawaii.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the central parts of Hawaii, and slower in the southeast areas of the state.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hawaii?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hawaii you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the state.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.86% of Hawaii homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.60% of the state.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 5.10% of Hawaii homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hawaii, along with details on where in Hawaii and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Hawaii
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 77.05%, or 1,121,341 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hawaii.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 16 Mbps.
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- 42.2% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 57.8% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Hawaii download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom DSL. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and below average compared to other Hawaii DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 2 different upload speeds across the state, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Hawaii 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 1.8 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 42.2% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 57.8% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hawaii DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hawaii or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hawaii compare to the rest of the United States?
DSL internet speeds in Hawaii are much faster versus the average speeds in the United States: 0.00 Mbps in the United States versus 19 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar DSL availability compared to the state. Average DSL coverage in the United States is 0.00% versus 77.11% in Hawaii.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Hawaii 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 states?
Below are states nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby States
- California: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Washington: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Arizona: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Utah: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- New Mexico: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Wyoming: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arkansas: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- California: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Florida: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Carolina: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Ohio: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: less DSL coverage, faster speeds