Best Internet Providers in Honolulu, HI
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Honolulu, HI
Honolulu 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 city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 4 available internet technologies in Honolulu.
Ranks compare Honolulu with the 60 US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people), the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Honolulu, HI at a Glance
Honolulu Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Hawaiian Telcom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Providers with less than 1% coverage in this city are excluded from the list. To see if one of these providers is available at your home, please use the address search above.
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 Honolulu ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Honolulu, HI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Honolulu based on 38 Hawaii customer reviews, and T-Mobile Home Internet has the highest rating nationwide. The provider information above and the information immediately below can help you decide. Compare provider ratings and review counts above.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Honolulu?
Coverage changes block by block. Pick a provider and a technology to see where its service reaches: the darker the area, the larger the share of homes it covers. For your exact address, use the address search above.
How Honolulu Compares to Places Its Size
Honolulu's report card score is 58th of 60 and its connectivity index is 19th of 60.
| Measure | Honolulu | Rank among US metropolitan cities (1,000,000+ people) | Honolulu County | Hawaii | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 87.6% | 15th of 60 | 87.6% | 89.3% | 71.5% | Bronx, NY (98.1%) |
| Average top speed | 2,710 Mbps | 47th of 60 | 2,710 Mbps | 2,707 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Salt Lake City, UT (7,550 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.9 | 60th of 60 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 7.1 | San Jose, CA (10.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 3.1 | 3rd of 60 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 2.7 | Riverside, CA (3.3) |
| Workers who work from home | 10% | Tied 58th of 60 | 10% | 10% | 15% | Austin, TX (27%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | Tied 31st of 60 | 96% | 96% | 96% | Austin, TX and Dallas, TX and 8 more (98%) |
| Homes with internet | 93% | Tied 19th of 60 | 93% | 92% | 91% | San Jose, CA (96%) |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 81% | Tied 14th of 60 | 81% | 80% | 76% | San Jose, CA (85%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | Tied 18th of 60 | 84% | 82% | 81% | San Jose, CA and Washington, DC (90%) |
| Median household income | $116,157 | 9th of 60 | $116,157 | $109,587 | $93,246 | San Jose, CA ($168,376) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | Tied 38th of 60 | 15% | 14% | 16% | Fresno, CA (20%) |
Fiber reaches 87.6% of homes in Honolulu, against 87.6% across Honolulu County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Honolulu are larger than the US average (3.1 people against 2.7); 10% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $116,157 (US $93,246).
Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.
Fiber, 5G, Cable and DSL Internet in Honolulu
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Honolulu?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Honolulu, HI
Availability:
86.6%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
2,845 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 86.6% of Honolulu homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,845 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,850 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 2,850, with an average of 2,843 Mbps throughout the city. Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Honolulu from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Spectrum Fiber in Honolulu, HI
Availability:
20.4%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 20.4% of Honolulu homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Honolulu?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Honolulu, HI
Availability:
90.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
68 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 90.7% of Honolulu homes. Across the city, 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 city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Honolulu?
Spectrum Cable in Honolulu, HI
Availability:
92.7%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 92.7% of Honolulu homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Honolulu?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Honolulu, HI
Availability:
74.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
18 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 74.2% of Honolulu homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 18 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 2.0 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Honolulu by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Fiber reaches from 4.4% of homes in Airport to 100.0% in Kaimuki; by ZIP code, from 45.5% in 96818 to 97.9% in 96816. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Honolulu
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalihi-Palama | 39,074 | 97.4% | 2,806 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 56/100 |
| Aliamanu | 33,679 | 70.9% | 2,460 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Makiki | 30,126 | 97.6% | 2,805 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 48/100 |
| Ala Moana-Kakaako | 28,164 | 94.0% | 2,691 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 49/100 |
| Mxcully-Moiliili | 26,399 | 93.8% | 2,703 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 44/100 |
| Liliha-Kapalama | 23,194 | 99.7% | 2,842 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 69/100 |
| Diamond Head-Kapahulu-St Louis | 22,161 | 96.4% | 2,784 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 63/100 |
| Kalihi Valley | 22,095 | 97.2% | 2,809 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 68/100 |
| Manoa | 22,019 | 94.7% | 2,815 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 77/100 |
| Airport | 21,243 | 4.4% | 1,670 Mbps | 1.7 | D | 84/100 |
| Waikiki | 19,722 | 91.0% | 2,353 Mbps | 4.5 | B- | 43/100 |
| Kaimuki | 19,139 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 80/100 |
| Nuuanu-Punchbowl | 17,277 | 99.1% | 2,834 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 66/100 |
| Palolo | 12,885 | 99.7% | 2,850 Mbps | 4.2 | B | 74/100 |
| Waialae-Kahala | 12,018 | 97.9% | 2,816 Mbps | 3.7 | B- | 82/100 |
| Moanalua | 11,365 | 63.2% | 2,352 Mbps | 3.4 | C | 71/100 |
| Downtown | 7,215 | 81.3% | 2,367 Mbps | 3.8 | C+ | 45/100 |
| The Arts District | 6,761 | 55.2% | 1,729 Mbps | 3.6 | C- | 30/100 |
ZIP codes in Honolulu
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96817 | 56,130 | 92.2% | 2,681 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 61/100 |
| 96818 | 55,310 | 45.5% | 2,402 Mbps | 3.7 | C | 81/100 |
| 96819 | 53,606 | 90.8% | 2,732 Mbps | 4 | B- | 66/100 |
| 96816 | 51,910 | 97.9% | 2,814 Mbps | 4 | B- | 75/100 |
| 96822 | 42,735 | 96.8% | 2,824 Mbps | 4 | B- | 65/100 |
| 96826 | 30,165 | 95.2% | 2,734 Mbps | 4.3 | B- | 45/100 |
| 96815 | 29,515 | 93.9% | 2,519 Mbps | 4.4 | B- | 48/100 |
| 96813 | 29,287 | 95.8% | 2,765 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 54/100 |
| 96814 | 23,011 | 90.1% | 2,599 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 46/100 |
| 96859 | 16 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 51/100 |
How Honolulu Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Honolulu that have their own pages are all within 11 miles. Among them, Kailua has the most homes with fiber (99.7%) and Pearl Harbor the fewest (5.8%); Honolulu has 87.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honolulu metro area (this page) | 1,016,508 | 87.6% | 2,710 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 78/100 |
| Kaneohe | 57,256 | 97.0% | 2,800 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 84/100 |
| East Honolulu | 48,204 | 97.2% | 2,798 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 89/100 |
| Aiea | 43,035 | 90.6% | 2,762 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 77/100 |
| Kailua | 42,968 | 99.7% | 2,845 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 86/100 |
| Pearl City | 39,768 | 80.1% | 2,563 Mbps | 3.9 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Waimanalo | 10,399 | 95.8% | 2,805 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 75/100 |
| Pearl Harbor | 5,196 | 5.8% | 1,321 Mbps | 1.3 | D | 59/100 |
| Kaneohe Bay | 3,695 | 8.8% | 1,267 Mbps | 2 | D | 77/100 |
| Halawa | 2,894 | 65.1% | 2,205 Mbps | 4.3 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Iroquois Point | 25 | 0.0% | 25 Mbps | 0 | F | 57/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Honolulu?
Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings, the fastest internet in the city comes from Hawaiian Telcom.
Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Honolulu
| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Honolulu Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Honolulu residents. 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 3.71 out of 5 stars and 91.9% coverage in Honolulu.
At a national level, based on 2310 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, T-Mobile Home Internet is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.02 out of 5.
Local, State, and National Ratings for all Honolulu Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Honolulu, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Honolulu Overall | Hawaii Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom | (7) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum |  (9) |  (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Honolulu
Based on data reported by Honolulu ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hawaiian Telcom. The company offers speeds up to 2,850 Mbps in Honolulu. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,682 Mbps if they’re willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.
Additionally, actual customers rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Hawaiian Telcom. This indicates Hawaiian Telcom reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.
| ISP / Tech Type | Honolulu Speed | Hawaii Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom | (7) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (9) | (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Honolulu?
Of the providers in Honolulu, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Honolulu where enough of them have reviewed a provider, otherwise across Hawaii or the country. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.
T-Mobile Home Internet is rated 3.00 out of 5 for price, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hawaiian Telcom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.43 out of 5.
The table below shows how customers in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Honolulu
| ISP / Tech Type | Honolulu Affordability | Hawaii Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (1) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hawaiian Telcom | (7) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (9) | (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Hawaii
Customer Reviews
A Honolulu, HI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 08, 2026 Tracy C.
Spectrum Cable
March 19, 2026 Spectrum started off as an affordable option, but over time the prices have increased significantly. The service experiences frequent outages and the internet speeds often fall short of expectations. Overall, it's no longer a good value for what you're paying
Spencer H.
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber
January 07, 2026 We switched from Spectrum to Hawaiian Telcom after our rates were raised by 75% and.
The switch was relatively painless, quick, and significantly cheaper.
The installation was on time and the technician was fast and knowledgeable.
The download speed advertised is what I receive regularly and we have not experienced any outages yet.
We had switched from Hawaiian Telcom in the past because Spectrum had offered a promotional price that was too good to pass up, however the service and equipment left us wanting.
Hawaiian Telcom has not let me down, in the past and now I believe I will be sticking with them for the foreseeable future.
A Honolulu, HI Customer
Spectrum Cable
October 01, 2025 A Honolulu, HI Customer
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Honolulu?
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 Honolulu is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- The fastest internet provider should be Hawaiian Telcom. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Hawaiian Telcom may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
- The most affordable internet provider in Honolulu is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Honolulu, available to 93.0% of homes, and is most likely to cover your home. To find out exactly what’s available at your home, please use our address search tool.