In Waimea there are 5 residential internet providers covering 99.16% of the city. The average home can get speeds up to 2,835 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 Waimea
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 Waimea are not shown.
Waimea 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
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Internet service is available in 99.16% of Waimea. 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 Waimea with more confidence that they might be available.
How fast are internet speeds in Waimea?
The map below shows maximum internet speeds by area in Waimea.
Internet Speed Key
The average Waimea home can get up to 2,835 Mbps on their internet plan. For most people, the fastest download speed in the city is 2,850 Mbps, which 98.37% 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 1,000 Mbps. See the internet provider details below for info about their speed and coverage in Waimea.
Internet speeds tend to be faster in the northeast parts of Waimea, and slower in the west areas of the city.
What type of internet should I choose in Waimea?
The fastest internet for you may vary based on where in Waimea you live. If speed is your main concern, fiber will be the fastest internet in the city.
- Fiber is the fastest internet type for 98.37% of Waimea homes.
- Cable is fastest for less than 1% 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 Waimea homes.
Internet Market Health in Waimea
Internet Competition Key
The map shows how competitive the Waimea 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 Waimea based on what connections the average home has availabile:
- Average number of internet service providers to a home: 3.1 (very unhealthy)
- Average types of service (fiber, cable, DSL, etc): 3.1 (very healthy)
- Average providers with broadband (25 Mbps+) speeds: 2.4 (very unhealthy)
Overall, competition is unhealthy.
Waimea internet customers have the ability to buy internet service from 1 to 4 different providers, depending on where they live. For different types of service, Waimea homes have between 1 and 4 options. The type(s) of service available are cable, fiber, dsl, 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 worse. Waimea 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, Waimea needs improvement.
TV & Internet Providers in Depth
Below you'll find which TV and internet providers offer service in Waimea, along with details on where in Waimea and at what speeds.
Spectrum Cable in Waimea, HI
Spectrum cable coverage
About 98.88%, or 6,256 people, have Spectrum cable internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waimea area. Spectrum is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waimea.
Spectrum cable download speeds
Spectrum is average when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waimea. Versus other cable providers in the area, Spectrum cable is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waimea. The fastest plan anyone in Waimea can order from Spectrum goes up to 1,000 Mbps, and all Waimea customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 1,000.0 Mbps
Spectrum cable upload speeds
In Waimea 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 Waimea cable providers. Spectrum offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waimea is up to 35 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 35.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Waimea, HI
Hawaiian Telcom fiber coverage
About 98.37%, or 6,224 people, have Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waimea area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in most of Waimea.
Hawaiian Telcom fiber download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the fastest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waimea. Versus other fiber providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom fiber is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waimea. The fastest plan anyone in Waimea can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 2,850 Mbps, and all Waimea customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom fiber upload speeds
In Waimea download speeds tend to be equal to 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 Waimea fiber providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waimea is up to 2,850 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
Show all upload speeds
- 100.0% up to 2,850.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Waimea, HI
Hawaiian Telcom DSL coverage
About 68.66%, or 4,344 people, have Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet available to them in the city. The company covers the entire Waimea area. Hawaiian Telcom is a large internet service provider internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in much of Waimea.
Hawaiian Telcom DSL download speeds
Hawaiian Telcom is the slowest when comparing download speeds to all other internet providers in Waimea. Versus other DSL providers in the area, Hawaiian Telcom DSL is the fastest. There are no different maximum speeds throughout Waimea. The fastest plan anyone in Waimea can order from Hawaiian Telcom goes up to 10 Mbps, and all Waimea customers can get this speed.
Show all download speeds
- 100.0% up to 10.0 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom DSL upload speeds
In Waimea 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 Waimea DSL providers. Hawaiian Telcom offers no different upload speeds across the city. The fastest upload speed available to anyone from this ISP in Waimea is up to 1.0 Mbps, which is available to everyone covered.
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- 100.0% up to 1.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waimea, HI
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless coverage
About 37.98%, or 2,403 people, have T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless internet available to them in the city. The company covers the west, southwest, south, northeast, and central Waimea area. T-Mobile Home Internet is one of the largest internet service providers internet service providers in the US, with internet service available in some of Waimea.
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 Waimea. Versus other fixed wireless providers in the area, T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless is the fastest. There are 2 different maximum speeds throughout Waimea. The fastest plan anyone in Waimea can order from T-Mobile Home Internet goes up to 100 Mbps, the slowest package only goes up to 25 Mbps, and the city-wide average maximum speed for Waimea customers is up to 76 Mbps.
Show all download speeds
- 68.2% up to 100.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 25.0 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet fixed wireless upload speeds
In Waimea 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 fastest compared to other Waimea fixed wireless providers. T-Mobile Home Internet 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 Waimea 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 15 Mbps.
Show all upload speeds
- 68.2% up to 20.0 Mbps
- 31.8% up to 3.0 Mbps
Waimea Internet by Area
This information is most helpful to those looking for homes or considering moving to Waimea or any of the areas nearby.
How does internet in Waimea compare to the rest of Hawaii?
Internet speeds in Waimea are faster versus the average speeds in Hawaii: 2,641 Mbps in Hawaii versus 2,835 Mbps in the city. The state has similar internet availability compared to the city. Average internet coverage in Hawaii is 94.90% versus 99.16% in Waimea.
What zip codes have widespread internet?
Internet coverage varies by zip code and neighborhood. Some examples in or around Waimea 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
- Kuhio Village, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waipio, HI: less internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kukuihaele, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Kapulena, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Honokaa, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waikoloa, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Waikoloa Village, HI: more internet coverage, faster speeds
- Kawaihae, HI: less internet coverage, slower speeds
- Niulii, HI: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- South Berwick, ME: more internet coverage, slower speeds
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- Garrettsville, OH: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Gateway, AK: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Geneva, FL: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Gardner, NJ: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Glen Rose, TX: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Seeley, CA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shenandoah, IA: more internet coverage, slower speeds
- Shillington, PA: more internet coverage, slower speeds