In Hawaii there are 5 residential internet providers covering 94.90% of the state. The average home can get speeds up to 2,641 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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5 Internet Service Providers 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
Availability maps for all providers in Hawaii
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Internet service is available in 94.90% of Hawaii. Using our interactive availability map, you can compare service areas for different providers, we include fiber, cable, DSL, or fixed wireless internet service for all providers who offer it. You will notice that some providers might be listed multiple times for each service. If you find no providers cover the location you're looking at, you can opt for satellite service. The most widely available provider is Hawaiian Telcom. Now you can call companies in Hawaii with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Hawaii?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Hawaii.
Internet Speed Key
The average Hawaii home can get up to 2,641 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the state is 2,850 Mbps, which 84.46% 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 10 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Hawaii.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Hawaii, and slower in the southeast areas of the state.
What type of internet should I choose in Hawaii?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Hawaii you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet 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.
Internet Market Health in Hawaii
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Hawaii internet service market is. Areas in green have more alternatives, areas in yellow have a few choices, and areas in red may have only one provider. More competition usually means faster speeds and better prices for you, the customer.
Below are quick facts on internet competition and market health in Hawaii based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.6 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.6 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.2 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Hawaii internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 6 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Hawaii homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fixed wireless, fiber, and dsl, though these may vary depending on the region within the state.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Hawaii internet customers who want faster speeds have between 0 and 5 choices of companies offering speeds up to or over 25 Mbps.
More internet companies with faster speeds means fewer monopolies and better prices for customers. In promoting a free market for internet, Hawaii needs improvement.
TV & Internet 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.
Spectrum Cable in Hawaii
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.63%, or 1,348,081 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hawaii.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 100 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 999 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 99.8% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Hawaii download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for Spectrum cable. Compared to other ISPs, Spectrum is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Hawaii cable providers. Spectrum offers 3 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 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 20 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 99.8% up to 35.0 Mbps
- 0.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Hawaii
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 85.80%, or 1,248,626 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber 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 most of Hawaii.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are 3 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 2,850 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 10 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 2,819 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.4% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Hawaii 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 Hawaii fiber providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers 3 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 2,850 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 2,813 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.4% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 1.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
- 0.1% up to 1.0 Mbps
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.
Show all download speeds
- 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
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hawaii
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 88.61%, or 1,289,572 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the state. The company covers the entire Hawaii area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Hawaii.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Hawaii. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Hawaii. The fastest plan anyone in Hawaii can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the state-wide average maximum speed for Hawaii customers is up to 68 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 57.4% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 42.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Hawaii download speeds tend to be faster than than upload speeds for T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless. Compared to other ISPs, T-Mobile Home Internet is below average where upload speeds are concerned, and the slowest compared to other Hawaii fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 20 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 3.0 Mbps. On average, T-Mobile Home Internet customers can get speeds up to 13 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 57.4% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 42.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
Hawaii Internet 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 internet in Hawaii compare to the rest of the United States?
Internet speeds in Hawaii are slower versus the average speeds in the United States: 3,293 Mbps in the United States versus 2,641 Mbps in the state. The nation has similar internet availability compared to the state. Average internet coverage in the United States is 98.67% versus 94.90% in Hawaii.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
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 internet service 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: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oregon: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Nevada: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Washington: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Idaho: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Arizona: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Utah: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Montana: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- New Mexico: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Wyoming: more internet coverage, slower speeds
States with Similar Populations
- Arkansas: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- California: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Florida: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Georgia: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alaska: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- North Carolina: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- South Carolina: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- North Dakota: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Ohio: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oklahoma: more internet coverage, faster speeds