In Hilo there is 1 residential Fiber provider covering 85.00% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,847 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.
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Fiber 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 fiber internet available?
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Fiber is available in 85.00% of Hilo. Areas in green have fiber 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 fiber internet in Hilo?
The map below shows maximum fiber internet speeds by area in Hilo.
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The average Hilo home can get up to 2,847 Mbps on their fiber internet plan. The fastest fiber download speed in the city is 2,850 Mbps, which 84.86% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, less than 1% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hilo.
Fiber internet speeds tend to be faster in the southwest parts of Hilo, and slower in the south areas of the city.
Is fiber the fastest internet I can get in Hilo?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hilo you live. In general, cable competes most often with fiber 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.
Fiber 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 Fiber in Hilo, HI
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 85.00%, or 37,831 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber 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 fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hilo. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber 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 2,850 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Hilo customers is up to 2,847 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 940.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Hilo download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Hawaiian Telcom fiber. Compared to other ISPs, Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hilo fiber 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 2,850 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 500 Mbps. On average, Hawaiian Telcom customers can get speeds up to 2,846 Mbps.
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- 99.8% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 500.0 Mbps
Hilo Fiber 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 fiber internet in Hilo compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Fiber internet speeds in Hilo are much faster versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 0.00 Mbps in Hawaii versus 2,847 Mbps in the city. The state has similar fiber availability compared to the city. Average fiber coverage in Hawaii is 0.00% versus 85.00% in Hilo.
What zip codes have fiber internet?
Fiber 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 fiber 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: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Waiakea, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Kukui, HI: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Keaukaha, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Papaikou, HI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Kurtistown, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Piihonua, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Pepeekeo, HI: less fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Keaau, HI: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Onomea, HI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Rohnert Park, CA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Morrisville, NC: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Moses Lake, WA: more fiber coverage, slower speeds
- Arlington, WA: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Navarre, FL: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Neenah, WI: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Newbury Park, CA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Atlanta, GA: more fiber coverage, faster speeds
- North Tonawanda, NY: less fiber coverage, faster speeds
- Northport, AL: less fiber coverage, faster speeds