In Mauna Loa there are 5 residential internet providers covering 96.33% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,676 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 Mauna Loa
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 Mauna Loa are not shown.
Mauna Loa Satellite TV & Internet Providers
DISH Satellite TV
DIRECTV Satellite TV
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Viasat Satellite Internet
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Internet service is available in 96.33% of Mauna Loa. 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 Mauna Loa with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Mauna Loa?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Mauna Loa.
Internet Speed Key
The average Mauna Loa home can get up to 2,676 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,850 Mbps, which 87.31% of residents can get. Some homes and apartments do not have access to these speeds. On the slower end, for example, 1.27% of homes can only purchase plans up to 940 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Mauna Loa.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the southeast parts of Mauna Loa, and slower in the south areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Mauna Loa?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Mauna Loa you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 88.58% of Mauna Loa homes.
- Cable is fastest for 7.76% 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 3.67% of Mauna Loa homes.
Internet Market Health in Mauna Loa
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 2.1 (unhealthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.1 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is very unhealthy.
Mauna Loa internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 3 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Mauna Loa homes have between 1 and 3 options. The type(s) of service available are fiber, cable, and fixed wireless, though these may vary depending on the region within the city.
When it comes to broadband download speeds faster than 25 Mbps, the situation is similar. Mauna Loa internet customers who want faster speeds have between 1 and 3 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, Mauna Loa badly needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Mauna Loa, along with details on where in Mauna Loa and at what speeds.
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Mauna Loa, HI
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 94.36%, or 669 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Mauna Loa area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Mauna Loa.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mauna Loa. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Mauna Loa. The fastest plan anyone in Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa customers is up to 2,707 Mbps.
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- 92.5% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 940.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa 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 2,674 Mbps.
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- 92.5% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
- 7.5% up to 500.0 Mbps
Spectrum Cable in Mauna Loa, HI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 81.95%, or 581 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southeast, southwest, east, central, and south Mauna Loa area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Mauna Loa.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is below average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mauna Loa. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mauna Loa. The fastest plan anyone in Mauna Loa can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Mauna Loa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mauna Loa is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Mauna Loa, HI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 23.84%, or 169 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the southwest and north Mauna Loa area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in a small portion of Mauna Loa.
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless download speeds
T-Mobile Home Internet is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Mauna Loa. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Mauna Loa. The fastest plan anyone in Mauna Loa can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 25 Mbps, and all Mauna Loa customers can get this speed.
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- 100.0% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Mauna Loa 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 the slowest where upload speeds are concerned, and the fastest compared to other Mauna Loa fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Mauna Loa is up to 3.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 3.0 Mbps
Mauna Loa Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Mauna Loa or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Mauna Loa compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Internet speeds in Mauna Loa are comparable versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 2,641 Mbps in Hawaii versus 2,676 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Hawaii is 94.90% versus 96.33% in Mauna Loa.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Mauna Loa 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 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
- Kalae, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kualapuu, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kalaupapa, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kaunakakai, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kamalo, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Koele, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Lanai City, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waimanalo Beach, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- East Honolulu, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Waimanalo, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
Cities with Similar Populations
- Milton, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Randall Corner, NY: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mullen, NE: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mount Ayr, IN: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moores Fork, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Moore, ID: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Monroe, NH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Missouri City, MO: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Mire, LA: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Red Buttes, WY: more internet coverage, slower speeds