3 Best Internet Providers in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI for most people based on high speed internet coverage, speeds, and customer reviews. Click below to see all providers in your neighborhood.

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, HI?

The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kailua Kona

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kailua Kona Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from Kailua-Kona internet customers, Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet service provider for Kailua Kona residents. Hawaiian Telcom was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Kailua-Kona, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 98.8% coverage in Kailua Kona.

At a national level, based on 2065 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kailua Kona?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kailua Kona

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	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 Kailua Kona

Based on data reported by Kailua Kona ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the neighborhood are available through Hawaiian Telcom. The company offers speeds up to 2,850 Mbps in Kailua Kona. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,818 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the neighborhood 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.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kailua Kona?

Kailua-Kona customers rate Hawaiian Telcom as the cheapest internet service provider in city. Data comes from customers in the city rating their satisfaction with pricing. This feedback is valuable because it considers price changes and whether the speeds paid for are worth it.

Hawaiian Telcom received a local rating of 3.78 out of 5, which is similar to the average across all internet providers in the country. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kailua Kona customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Kailua Kona, Kailua-Kona, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kailua Kona

Kailua Kona 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 neighborhood 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 Kailua Kona below, including the metrics used and how Kailua Kona compares to the rest of Kailua-Kona and nation.

Kailua Kona ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Kailua Kona	Hawaii	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kailua Kona that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	96.52%	96.95%	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.	2,784 Mbps	2,792 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 Kailua Kona.	3.6	3.8	6.8

 

Kailua Kona Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kailua Kona	Hawaii	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a neighborhood indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.9	3.1	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.	12%	9%	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.	97%	97%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	91%	92%	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.	78%	77%	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.	78%	78%	76%

Kailua Kona ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kailua Kona is B-, which is better than other neighborhoods. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kailua Kona is high with a score of 76 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kailua Kona have done a good job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kailua Kona ISP Report Card evaluates the neighborhood on availability and speed metrics compared to other neighborhoods in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a neighborhood 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 Kailua Kona households have an internet connection despite having 99.67% availability. 78% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 8% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 5% 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 78% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 78% subscribe to it. A large amount of Kailua Kona 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 Neighborhoods Compare to Kailua Kona?

How Much Speed does a Kailua Kona Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kailua Kona is 2.9, which is smaller than the Kailua-Kona average of 3.1 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Kailua Kona's average household income is $87,346 which is higher than the Kailua-Kona average of $88,681 and 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.

Kailua Kona also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Kailua-Kona average of 11%. Additionally, 12% of residents work from home, which is higher than the 9% of residents in Kailua-Kona who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kailua Kona has a very high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kailua Kona households are more technology-engaged. 97% of households have some sort of computing device, 91% 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 Kailua Kona?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kailua Kona?

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 Kailua Kona is Hawaiian Telcom.
• 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 Kailua Kona is Hawaiian Telcom.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kailua Kona, 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 Kailua Kona compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kailua Kona 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 Kailua Kona's B- ISP Report Card and 76 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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