1 Best Internet Providers in Kalawao County, HI

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kalawao County, HI?

Spectrum is the highest-rated internet provider in Kalawao County based on 16 Hawaii customer reviews, and Spectrum 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Kalawao County, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kalawao County

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kalawao County Internet Providers

Based on 16 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, Spectrum is the best internet service provider for Kalawao County residents. Spectrum was rated at an average of 2.87 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. HughesNet wins for second-place in Hawaii, with 2.00 out of 5 stars and 100.0% coverage in Kalawao County.

At a national level, based on 1767 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Spectrum is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.28 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kalawao County?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Kalawao County, the fastest internet in the county comes from Spectrum.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kalawao County

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kalawao County

Based on data reported by Kalawao County ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the county are available through Spectrum. The company offers speeds up to 1,000 Mbps in Kalawao County. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 1,000 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the county rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with Spectrum. This indicates Spectrum reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kalawao County?

Hawaii customers rate Spectrum 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.

Spectrum received a local rating of 2.40 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. HughesNet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Kalawao County customers with an average price rating of 2.00 out of 5.

The chart and graph below show how customers in Kalawao County, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kalawao County

Kalawao County 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 county 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 Kalawao County below, including the metrics used and how Kalawao County compares to the rest of Hawaii and nation.

Kalawao County ISP Report Card: D-

	Metric (hover for details)	Kalawao County	Hawaii	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Kalawao County that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	0.00%	85.94%	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.	1,000 Mbps	2,641 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 Kalawao County.	1.0	3.6	6.8

 

Kalawao County Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Kalawao County	Hawaii	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a county indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	1.2	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.	3%	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.	100%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	95%	91%	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.	55%	79%	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.	55%	83%	76%

Kalawao County ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kalawao County is D-, which is worse than other counties. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kalawao County is high with a score of 37 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kalawao County have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Kalawao County ISP Report Card evaluates the county on availability and speed metrics compared to other counties in the United States. ISP Infrastructure can vary greatly and on its own isn’t a perfect measure of what a county 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.

95% of Kalawao County households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 55% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 0% 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 55% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 55% subscribe to it. A low number of Kalawao County 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 Counties Compare to Kalawao County?

How Much Speed does a Kalawao County Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kalawao County is 1.2, which is smaller than the Hawaii average of 3.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kalawao County's average household income is $86,250 which is about average for the Hawaii average of $107,532 and higher than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with higher incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Kalawao County also has 0% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Hawaii average of 14%. Additionally, 3% of residents work from home, which is lower than the 9% of residents in Hawaii who work from home. This and other factors you can see above show us that the community of Kalawao County has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kalawao County households are much more technology-engaged. 100% of households have some sort of computing device, 59% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 91% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kalawao County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fiber providers available in Kalawao County, HI.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kalawao County?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kalawao County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no DSL providers available in Kalawao County, HI.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kalawao County?

According to the most recently submitted data by internet service providers to the FCC, there are currently no fixed wireless providers available in Kalawao County, HI.

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kalawao County?

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 Kalawao County is Spectrum.
• The fastest internet provider should be Spectrum. Considering speed for the money and reliability in speeds, Spectrum may be a better choice based on real-world local customer feedback.
• The most affordable internet provider in Kalawao County is Spectrum.
• Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Kalawao County, 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 Kalawao County compare to other cities with a similar population?

To see how Kalawao County 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 Kalawao County's D- ISP Report Card and 37 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.