In Kauai County there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 73.92% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 13 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 Kauai County, HI.
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Kauai County, HI Availability Maps
DSL Internet Service Provider in Kauai County
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 Kauai County are not shown.
Kauai County Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Kauai County is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 73.92% of Kauai County. 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 Kauai County above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Kauai County?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Kauai County.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Kauai County home can get up to 13 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the county is 25 Mbps, which 13.03% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 60.89% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Kauai County.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the north parts of Kauai County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Kauai County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Kauai County you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 95.82% of Kauai County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.26% of the county.
- DSL is fastest for less than 1%.
- Fixed wireless is fastest for less than 1%.
- Satellite internet may be the only option for 1.91% of Kauai County homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Kauai County, along with details on where in Kauai County and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Kauai County, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 73.92%, or 54,181 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Kauai County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Kauai County.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Kauai County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Kauai County. The fastest plan anyone in Kauai County can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 25 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Kauai County customers is up to 13 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Kauai County 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 Kauai County DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 2 different upload speeds across the county, so your internet plan's upload speed may vary by neighborhood . The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Kauai County 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 1.4 Mbps.
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- 17.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 82.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
Kauai County DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Kauai County or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Kauai County compare to the rest of Hawaii?
DSL internet speeds in Kauai County are much faster versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 0.00 Mbps in Hawaii versus 13 Mbps in the county. The state has similar DSL availability compared to the county. Average DSL coverage in Hawaii is 0.00% versus 73.92% in Kauai County.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Kauai County 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 counties?
Below are counties nearby and with similar populations. This comparison can be useful if living somewhere with fast internet is important to you.
Nearby Counties
- Honolulu County, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Maui County, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii County, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Cruz County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cochise County, AZ: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- El Paso County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hudspeth County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Culberson County, TX: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Presidio County, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Jeff Davis County, TX: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Vermilion County, IL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chatham County, NC: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Chelan County, WA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clearfield County, PA: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, MI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Clinton County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Cole County, MO: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Sullivan County, NY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Talladega County, AL: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Umatilla County, OR: more DSL coverage, faster speeds