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Best Internet Providers in Kapaau, HI

All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings

Kapaau 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 Kapaau.

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from October 19, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025.

What changed
Homes with fiber97.7%Hawaii County 92.6%top 22%
Average top speed2,834 MbpsHawaii County 2,703 Mbpstop 23%
Providers33.9 at a typical addressbottom 19%
Homes with internet90%Hawaii County 91%top 39%
ISP Report CardB-score 59 of 100top 37%
Connectivity index64/100Hawaii County 69/100top 25%

Ranks compare Kapaau with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.

The Best Internet in Kapaau, HI at a Glance

Top rankedSee the full rankingFirst in our Kapaau ranking by coverage, speed and customer ratings.See plans
FastestHawaiian TelcomUp to 2,850 Mbps advertised to the FCCCompare speeds
Best ratedT-Mobile Home InternetRated 4.50 out of 5 by its customers, available to 68.19% of homesSee plans
Lowest priceSee prices by providerListed prices appear on each provider below.See plans

Kapaau Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings

Hawaiian Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom logo

Availability:

98.2%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(19)

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1-877-374-1571 Price: $12.95 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kapaau.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Kapaau residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

97.7%

2,850 Mbps

2,850 Mbps

Fiber: 3.8 of 5 stars

(19)

DSL

93.7%

20 Mbps

25 Mbps

DSL: 0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Spectrum

Spectrum logo

Availability:

91.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1949)

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1-877-411-1381 Price: $30.00 - $105.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kapaau.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Kapaau residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fiber

34.5%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Fiber: 3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Cable

91.4%

1,000 Mbps

1,000 Mbps

Cable: 3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

T-Mobile Home Internet

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

68.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

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1-833-601-2935 Price: Starting at $55.00 / mo.

Connection

Availability

Avg. Download Speed InfoThe highest download speed available in Kapaau.

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Kapaau residents, weighted by block population.

Customer Rating

Fixed Wireless

68.2%

76 Mbps

100 Mbps

Wireless: 4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Kapaau residents as well. Some of the top satellite options include Dish Network, DirecTV, HughesNet, Viasat, and Starlink. These providers offer varied services and pricing, giving residents flexibility in choosing the best option for their location and needs.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9 of 5 stars

(65)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7 of 5 stars

(12)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $69.99 - $179.99 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3 of 5 stars

(9)

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.7 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-833-875-1332 Price: $55.00 / mo.

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 Kapaau ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kapaau, HI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Kapaau 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.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kapaau?

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.

Kapaau, HI map of internet availability

How Kapaau Compares to Places Its Size

Kapaau's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.

B-score 59 of 100ISP Report CardGrades what providers offer: fiber availability, the download speed most homes can get and the number of providers at a typical address.top 37%
64/100Hawaii County 69/100, US 69/100Digital Connectivity IndexMeasures how much households need and use the internet: household size, working from home, devices and subscriptions.top 25%
Measure Kapaau Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people Hawaii County Hawaii US Leader
ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here
Fiber availability 97.7% top 22% 92.6% 89.3% 71.5% 1,056 places at 100.0%
Average top speed 2,834 Mbps top 23% 2,703 Mbps 2,707 Mbps 3,486 Mbps Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps)
Providers at a typical address 3.9 bottom 19% 3.6 3.8 7.1 McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2)
Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet
People per household 3.6 top 2% 2.8 3.1 2.7 St. George, GA (6.2)
Workers who work from home 6% bottom 26% 13% 10% 15% Indian Springs, NV (76%)
Homes with a computer, tablet or phone 91% bottom 29% 95% 96% 96% 515 places at 100%
Homes with internet 90% top 39% 91% 92% 91% 115 places at 100%
Homes on fiber, cable or DSL 76% top 26% 75% 80% 76% Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%)
More about the households here
Homes with a desktop or laptop 73% bottom 45% 79% 82% 81% 12 places at 100%
Median household income $96,271 top 22% $85,058 $109,587 $93,246 16 places at $250,001
Residents in school (6th grade to college) 14% top 33% 13% 14% 16% University Park, PA (95%)

Fiber reaches 97.7% of homes in Kapaau, against 92.6% across Hawaii County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Kapaau are larger than the US average (3.6 people against 2.7); 6% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $96,271 (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 Kapaau

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kapaau?

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Kapaau, HI

Hawaiian Telcom logo

Availability:

97.7%

Customer Rating:

3.8 of 5 stars

(19)

Avg. Download Speed

2,850 Mbps

Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 97.7% of Kapaau homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,850 Mbps, with speeds from 2,850 Mpbs up to 2,850 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds are symmetrical, meaning they are exactly the same as download speeds for Hawaiian Telcom Fiber. Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kapaau from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Spectrum Fiber in Kapaau, HI

Spectrum logo

Availability:

34.5%

Customer Rating:

3.5 of 5 stars

(207)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Fiber service to 34.5% of Kapaau homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 500, with an average of 500 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Fiber is rated about the same as other types of internet service available in Kapaau from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Kapaau?

T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Kapaau, HI

T-Mobile Home Internet logo

Availability:

68.2%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(342)

Avg. Download Speed

76 Mbps

T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 68.2% of Kapaau homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 76 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 15 Mbps throughout the city. T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is rated other types of internet service available in Kapaau from T-Mobile Home Internet in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kapaau?

Spectrum Cable in Kapaau, HI

Spectrum logo

Availability:

91.4%

Customer Rating:

3.3 of 5 stars

(1739)

Avg. Download Speed

1,000 Mbps

Spectrum offers Cable service to 91.4% of Kapaau homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps, with speeds from 1,000 Mpbs up to 1,000 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 35 and as high as 1,000, with an average of 913 Mbps throughout the city. Spectrum Cable is rated higher than other types of internet service available in Kapaau from Spectrum in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kapaau?

Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Kapaau, HI

Hawaiian Telcom logo

Availability:

93.7%

Customer Rating:

0.0 of 5 stars

(0)

Avg. Download Speed

20 Mbps

Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 93.7% of Kapaau homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 20 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 2.3 Mbps throughout the city. Hawaiian Telcom DSL is rated other types of internet service available in Kapaau from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Internet in Kapaau by Neighborhood and ZIP Code

Kapaau has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.

Neighborhoods in Kapaau

Neighborhood People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity

ZIP codes in Kapaau

ZIP code People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
967553,046 96.2%2,834 Mbps3.9B-65/100

How Kapaau Compares to Nearby Places

The 10 places nearest to Kapaau that have their own pages are all within 19 miles. Among them, Waimea has the most homes with fiber (98.9%) and Kawaihae the fewest (82.0%); Kapaau has 97.7%.

Place People Homes with fiber Average top speed Providers at a typical address Report card Connectivity
Kapaau (this page)2,999 97.7%2,834 Mbps3.9B-64/100
Waimea6,327 98.9%2,835 Mbps3.1B-75/100
Kuhio Village4,154 95.1%2,824 Mbps3.5B-79/100
Hawi2,500 96.3%2,787 Mbps3.7B-71/100
Kawaihae1,259 82.0%2,594 Mbps3.5C+75/100
Puako909 96.9%2,711 Mbps3.6B-72/100
Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site410 83.7%2,548 Mbps3.4C+72/100
Kukuihaele299 96.0%2,776 Mbps2.7C+70/100
Honomakau101 73.3%2,850 Mbps3.6C+82/100
Niulii79 100.0%2,850 Mbps2B-76/100
Waipio77 32.5%2,850 Mbps1.4C-78/100

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Kapaau?

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 Kapaau

Max Advertised Speed in Kapaau, HI
Hawaiian Telcom2,850
Spectrum1,000
Viasat100
T-Mobile Home Internet100
HughesNet25

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Customer Ratings for Kapaau Internet Providers

Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Kapaau 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 3.84 out of 5 stars and 98.2% coverage in Kapaau.

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 Kapaau Internet Providers

The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Kapaau, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.

ISP / Tech TypeKapaau OverallHawaii OverallNational OverallFor Service
Hawaiian TelcomNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3 of 5 stars (17)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kapaau

Based on data reported by Kapaau 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 Kapaau. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,834 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 TypeKapaau SpeedHawaii SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Hawaiian TelcomNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (19)4 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4.5 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (17)3.5 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Kapaau?

Of the providers in Kapaau, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Kapaau 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 4.00 out of 5 for price, which is higher than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hawaiian Telcom is rated second for affordability, with an average price rating of 3.68 out of 5.

The table below shows how customers in Kapaau, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.

Rated Affordability in Kapaau

ISP / Tech TypeKapaau AffordabilityHawaii AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
T-Mobile Home InternetNo rating yet (0)4 of 5 stars (2)4 of 5 stars (342)View Plans
Hawaiian TelcomNo rating yet (0)3.5 of 5 stars (19)3.5 of 5 stars (19)View Plans
SpectrumNo rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (17)3 of 5 stars (1949)View Plans
HughesNetNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)2.5 of 5 stars (25)View Plans
ViasatNo rating yet (0)No rating yet (0)1.5 of 5 stars (12)View Plans

Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Hawaii

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Hawaiian Telcom Fiber

3 of 5 stars August 02, 2026
Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 3 of 5 stars

Ab

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber

2 of 5 stars June 11, 2026

Doesn’t cover all of my home nor garage area

Plan Pricing: 3 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

A Honolulu, HI Customer

Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars May 08, 2026
Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

Carl H

AT&T Fixed Wireless

1 of 5 stars March 21, 2026

AT&T wireless is not a very reliable internet provider. Their rates are among the highest in the area. The company offers unlimited access each month but often sends warnings that we are consuming too much bandwidth and will have our speeds throttled back. This is very misleading as a service provider and leads to much dissatisfaction in the company.

Plan Pricing: 2 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 1 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 1 of 5 stars

Tracy C.

Spectrum Cable

2 of 5 stars 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

Plan Pricing: 1 of 5 stars
Internet Speed: 2 of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 2 of 5 stars

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Kapaau?

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 Kapaau 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 Kapaau is T-Mobile Home Internet.
  • Viasat, HughesNet, and Hawaiian Telcom has the broadest coverage in Kapaau, available to 98.2% 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.