In Honolulu County there are 5 residential internet providers covering 93.32% of the county. The average home can get speeds up to 2,657 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu County are not shown.
Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County
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Internet service is available in 93.32% of Honolulu County. 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 Honolulu County with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Honolulu County?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Honolulu County.
Internet Speed Key
The average Honolulu County home can get up to 2,657 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the county is 2,850 Mbps, which 83.69% 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 Honolulu County.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the east parts of Honolulu County, and slower in the northwest areas of the county.
What type of internet should I choose in Honolulu County?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Honolulu County you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the county.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 83.83% of Honolulu County homes.
- Cable is fastest for 9.10% 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 6.68% of Honolulu County homes.
Internet Market Health in Honolulu County
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.7 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.7 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 3.3 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Honolulu County 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, Honolulu County 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 county.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is worse. Honolulu County 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, Honolulu County needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Honolulu County, along with details on where in Honolulu County and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Honolulu County, HI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 92.54%, or 940,707 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Honolulu County.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is above average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Honolulu County customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County cable providers. Spectrum 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 Honolulu County is up to 1,000 Mbps. Some customers have slower plan choices, which only go up to 35 Mbps. On average, Spectrum customers can get speeds up to 35 Mbps.
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- 0.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Honolulu County, HI
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 84.75%, or 861,540 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Honolulu County.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 2,850 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 940 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Honolulu County customers is up to 2,826 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 98.7% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 940.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County fiber 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 Honolulu County 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 2,820 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 98.7% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 1.3% up to 500.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Honolulu County, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 76.37%, or 776,272 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Honolulu County.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Honolulu County. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is below average. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu 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 Honolulu County customers is up to 18 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 53.6% up to 25.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 Honolulu 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 Honolulu 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 2.1 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 53.6% up to 3.0 Mbps
- 46.4% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Honolulu County, HI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 90.05%, or 915,368 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the county. The company covers the entire Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County.
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 Honolulu County. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the slowest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Honolulu County. The fastest plan anyone in Honolulu County can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the county-wide average maximum speed for Honolulu County customers is up to 71 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 61.0% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 39.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Honolulu County 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 Honolulu County fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Honolulu County 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
- 61.0% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 39.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Honolulu County Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Honolulu County or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Honolulu County compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Internet speeds in Honolulu County are comparable versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 2,641 Mbps in Hawaii versus 2,657 Mbps in the county. The state has similar internet availability compared to the county. Average internet coverage in Hawaii is 94.90% versus 93.32% in Honolulu County.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Honolulu County 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 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
- Kalawao County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Maui County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kauai County, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Hawaii County, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Rincon Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aguada Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Aguadilla Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moca Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Isabela Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- San Sebastian Municipio, PR: more internet coverage, slower speeds
Counties with Similar Populations
- Montgomery County, MD: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Middlesex County, MA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Palm Beach County, FL: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Oakland County, MI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Alameda County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Philadelphia County, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Santa Clara County, CA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Bexar County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Collin County, TX: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Cuyahoga County, OH: more internet coverage, faster speeds