In Lihue there is 1 residential DSL provider covering 75.05% 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 Lihue, HI.
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DSL Internet Service Provider in Lihue
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 Lihue are not shown.
Lihue Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
Where in Lihue is DSL internet available?
DSL Internet Availability Key
DSL is available in 75.05% of Lihue. 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 Lihue above to see who has service at your home.
How fast is DSL internet in Lihue?
The map below shows maximum DSL internet speeds by area in Lihue.
DSL Internet Speed Key
The average Lihue home can get up to 12 Mbps on their DSL internet plan. The fastest DSL download speed in the city is 25 Mbps, which 10.79% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 64.26% of homes can only purchase plans up to 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Lihue.
DSL internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Lihue, and slower in the southwest areas of the city.
Is DSL the fastest internet I can get in Lihue?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Lihue you live. In general, fiber competes most often with DSL in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 97.37% of Lihue homes.
- Cable is fastest for 2.04% 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 less than 1% of Lihue homes.
DSL Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Lihue, along with details on where in Lihue and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Lihue, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 75.05%, or 12,493 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Lihue area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Lihue.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Lihue. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Lihue. The fastest plan anyone in Lihue 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 Lihue customers is up to 12 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 14.4% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Lihue 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 Lihue 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 Lihue 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.
Show all upload speeds
- 14.4% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 85.6% up to 1.0 Mbps
Lihue DSL by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Lihue or any of the areas nearby.
How does DSL internet in Lihue compare to the rest of Hawaii?
DSL internet speeds in Lihue 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 75.05% in Lihue.
What zip codes have DSL internet?
DSL internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Lihue 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
- Niumalu, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
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- Koloa, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Lawai, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kalaheo, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Anahola, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Eleele, HI: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanapepe, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hanapepe Heights, HI: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Kilauea, HI: more DSL coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Hebron, KY: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
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- Hewitt, TX: more DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hershey, PA: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hereford, TX: less DSL coverage, slower speeds
- Hedgesville, WV: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hillsboro, OH: less DSL coverage, faster speeds
- Hastings, MI: less DSL coverage, faster speeds