In Hilo there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 80.87% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 12 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 Hilo, HI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in 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 Hilo are not shown.
Hilo Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Hilo is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 80.87% of 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 Hilo above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Hilo?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Hilo.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Hilo home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 13.24% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 67.63% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hilo.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the northwest parts of Hilo, and slower in the east areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Hilo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hilo you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 84.86% of Hilo homes.
- Cable is fastest for 12.17% of the city.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 2.35% of Hilo homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Hilo, along with details on where in Hilo and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Hilo, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 80.87%, or 35,996 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Hilo area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Hilo.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hilo. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hilo. The fastest plan anyone in Hilo can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hilo customers is up to 12 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In 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 Hilo DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 2 different upload speeds across the city, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in 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 1.3 Mbps.
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- 16.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 83.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Hilo DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Hilo or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Hilo compare to the rest of Hawaii?
DSL internet speeds in Hilo are much faster versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 0.00 Mbps in Hawaii versus 12 Mbps in the city. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the city. Average DSL coverage in Hawaii is 0.00% versus 80.87% in Hilo.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around 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 cities?
Below are cities nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Cities
- Wainaku, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Waiakea, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kukui, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Keaukaha, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Papaikou, HI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Kurtistown, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Piihonua, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Pepeekeo, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Keaau, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hawaiian Paradise Park, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Rohnert Park, CA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Arlington, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Neenah, WI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Newbury Park, CA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- North Atlanta, GA: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Northville, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds