3 Best Internet Providers in Hawaii
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Hawaii ISP Report Card | B- |
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Download Speed for Most Households | 2,641 Mbps |
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Number of Internet Service Providers | 3 |
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Real Hawaii Customer Ratings | 35 |
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.
Hawaii has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hawaii.
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Hawaii has 3 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber, Cable, Fixed Wireless, and DSL internet are available in the state. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Hawaii.
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Above are the top 4 providers in Hawaii for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your state.
Speed and technology may vary by address for all providers. Please note we may have a financial relationship with some of the providers above, which does not impact the customer ratings displayed. Customer ratings listed above are national ratings, local Hawaii ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Hawaii?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Hawaii based on customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Hawaii, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 88.61% of the state.
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Internet Services Providers in Hawaii's Biggest Cities
See internet service options for the largest cities in Hawaii below. Click on any city you want to explore or use our location search for more specific results.
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,657 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,612 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,256 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: C
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,710 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,766 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,779 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,798 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,602 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,760 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,846 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,491 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,680 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,613 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,822 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B
- Avg. Download Speed: 2,749 Mbps
- ISP Report Card: B-
The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
Top Rated Internet Providers in Hawaii
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Hawaii Internet Providers
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawaii Overall | Hawaii Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet |  (2) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Hawaiian Telcom | (17) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) |  (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet |  (1) | (1) |  (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Based on 35 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider in the state. T-Mobile Home Internet was rated at an average of 4.50 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Hawaiian Telcom wins for second-place in Hawaii, with 4.00 out of 5 stars and 92.9% coverage in Hawaii. At a state level, T-Mobile Home Internet was found in our consumer study to be the highest-rated internet provider in Hawaii. For the providers above, there were 35 reviews from Hawaii internet service customers.
At a national level, based on 2068 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hawaiian Telcom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.07 out of 5.
Which Providers are Available at my Home in Hawaii?
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Speeds and coverage vary within the state, and sometimes even from block to block. The map shows speeds per provider and where each provider is available.
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Hawaii?
According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the state, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hawaiian Telcom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Hawaii
| ISP / Tech Type | Max Advertised Speed | ||
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| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 Mbps | ||
| Spectrum | 1,000 Mbps | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 Mbps | ||
| Viasat | 100 Mbps | ||
| HughesNet | 25 Mbps |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Hawaii
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawaii Speed | Hawaii Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Hawaiian Telcom | (17) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (11) | View Plans |
Based on data reported by Hawaii ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the state are available through Hawaiian Telcom. The company offers speeds up to 2,850 Mbps in Hawaii. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,605 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers in the state rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Hawaii?
Hawaii customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet as the cheapest internet service provider in state. Data comes from customers in the state rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hawaiian Telcom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Hawaii customers with an average price rating of 3.82 out of 5.
The chart and graph below show how customers in Hawaii, the United States, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Hawaii
| ISP / Tech Type | Hawaii Affordability | Hawaii Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
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| T-Mobile Home Internet | (2) | (2) | (284) | View Plans | ||
| Hawaiian Telcom | (17) | (17) | (17) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (15) | (15) | (1738) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (1) | (1) | (18) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (11) | View Plans |
Hawaii Internet Health Assessment
ISP Reports evaluates the technological infrastructure across the United States. This includes assessing a grade for ISP providers and infrastructure in the state and setting an index number for the digital connectivity of its residents. You can view the ISP Report Card and the Digital Connectivity Index for Hawaii below, including the metrics used and how Hawaii compares to the rest of the United States and nation.
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Hawaii | Hawaii | USA | ||
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| Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Hawaii that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home. | 85.94% | 67.25% | 67.25% | ||
| Average Download SpeedThe maximum download speed most households can get on average. This is measured by availability in a block group and weighted by the population in that area. | 2,641 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | 3,293 Mbps | ||
| Provider CountThe number of providers available for most people. This is a weighted average by block rather than a total for Hawaii. | 3.6 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Average Household SizeA larger household size in a state indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion. | 3.1 | 2.7 | 2.7 | ||
| Work From Home PercentA higher percent of the population working from home indicates bandwidth requirements being more widely needed rather than consolidated to commercial portions of the city. | 9% | 14% | 14% | ||
| Households with DevicesA higher percentage of households with computing devices in the home indicates a higher level of infrastructure needed to support those households. | 95% | 95% | 95% | ||
| Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives. | 91% | 90% | 90% | ||
| Households with BroadbandA higher percentage of households with a broadband connection (defined as speeds above 25 Mbps) indicates heavier usage needs within these households. | 79% | 75% | 75% | ||
| Broadband Usage vs. AvailabilityThis measures what percentage of households who have a broadband connection to their home actually have an active subscription to that service. | 83% | 76% | 76% |
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Hawaii ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index
The ISP Report Card in Hawaii is B-, which is much better than other states. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Hawaii is high with a score of 77 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Hawaii have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.
The Hawaii ISP Report Card evaluates the state on availability and speed metrics compared to other states in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a state needs. Please see our ISP Report Card along with the Digital Connectivity Index above to evaluate how well the connectivity demand is met by the existing infrastructure.
91% of Hawaii households have an internet connection despite having 94.90% availability. 79% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 2% of households have internet but don’t pay for a subscription because it’s subsidized by the Affordable Connectivity Program.
As you can see in the table above, while 79% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 83% subscribe to it. A very large amount of Hawaii residents are taking advantage of the available internet infrastructure.
For more details, please visit our ISP Report Card and Digital Connectivity Index pages.
How do Neighboring States Compare to Hawaii?
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 78 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 70 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100
- ISP Report Card: A-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 85 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100
How Much Speed does a Hawaii Household Need?
Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Hawaii is 3.1, which is larger than the the United States average of 2.7 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Hawaii's average household income is $107,532 which is much higher than the the United States average of $90,606 and much higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate more devices being used more often.
Hawaii also has 14% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the the United States average of 16%. Additionally, 9% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 14% of residents in the United States who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Hawaii has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.
Compared to the rest of the country, Hawaii households are more technology-engaged. 95% of households have some sort of computing device, 84% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 93% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Hawaii?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Hawaii
Availability:
85.8%
Customer Rating:
(14)
Avg. Download Speed
2,819 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 85.8% of Hawaii homes. Across the state, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,819 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 2,850 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 2,850, with an average of 2,813 Mbps throughout the state. Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Hawaii from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Hawaii?
Spectrum Cable in Hawaii
Availability:
92.6%
Customer Rating:
(1,618)
Avg. Download Speed
999 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.6% of Hawaii homes. Across the state, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 999 Mbps, with speeds from 100 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 20 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 35 Mbps throughout the state.
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Hawaii?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Hawaii
Availability:
77.1%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
16 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 77.1% of Hawaii homes. Across the state, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 16 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 25 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 3.0, with an average of 1.8 Mbps throughout the state.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Hawaii?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Hawaii
Availability:
88.6%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 88.6% of Hawaii homes. Across the state, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 68 Mbps, with speeds from 25 Mpbs up to 100 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 3.0 and as high as 20, with an average of 13 Mbps throughout the state.
Which ISP Should You Choose in Hawaii?
The right ISP for you depends upon your needs, but in general we can make the following suggestions:
- The best all-around internet service provider in Hawaii is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hawaiian Telcom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, T-Mobile Home Internet may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Hawaii is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Hawaiian Telcom, Viasat, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Hawaii, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what's available at your home, please use our address search tool.
How does Hawaii compare to other cities with a similar population?
To see how Hawaii stacks up on the national level, it's useful to look at some other cities with similarly sized populations. Below you can see a list of these cities and how they compare to Hawaii's B- ISP Report Card and 77 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 48 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 80 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 72 / 100
- ISP Report Card: C-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 67 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B+
- Digital Connectivity Index: 66 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 58 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B-
- Digital Connectivity Index: 57 / 100
- ISP Report Card: B
- Digital Connectivity Index: 62 / 100