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1 Best Internet Providers in Kipahulu, HI

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Kipahulu ISP Report at a Glance
ISP grade Kipahulu ISP Report Card D-
Average speed Download Speed for Most Households 10 Mbps
ISP count Number of Internet Service Providers 1
Customer review count Real Kipahulu Customer Ratings 0

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Data update information

This page reflects the most recent FCC update from January 06, 2026, based on the Broadband Data Collection as of June 30, 2025.

Kipahulu has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Kipahulu.

Kipahulu overview

Kipahulu has 1 internet service providers, they are sorted by coverage, available speed, and customer rating from our unbiased internet provider report. Fiber internet are available in the city. Reviews are grouped by provider and the type of service they offer, covering all 1 available internet technologies in Kipahulu.

Compare Providers Ranked by Coverage, Speed, and Customer Ratings

Hawaiian Telcom

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Availability:

30.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(17)

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1-877-374-1571 Price: $30.00 - $164.99 / mo.

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

Max Download Speed InfoCalculated from the maximum speeds available to most Kipahulu residents, weighted by user distribution.

Customer Rating

Fiber

30.0%

10 Mbps

10 Mbps

Fiber: 4.0 of 5 stars

(14)

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

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.

Satellite providers, which generally offer 100% coverage across the United States, are available for Kipahulu 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.

Dish

Dish logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.6923 of 5 stars

(13)

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1-866-252-1910 Price: $55.00 / mo.

DirecTV

DirecTV logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

4.3333 of 5 stars

(9)

Viasat

Viasat logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

1.7273 of 5 stars

(11)

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1-833-875-1370 Price: $39.99 - $69.99 / mo.

HughesNet

HughesNet logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

2.4286 of 5 stars

(21)

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1-833-684-9249 Price: $54.99 - $124.99 / mo.

Starlink

Starlink logo

Availability:

100%

Customer Rating:

3.9836 of 5 stars

(61)

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Price: $55.00 - $130.00 / mo.

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 Kipahulu ratings may vary and are shown below.

Who is the Best Internet Provider in Kipahulu, HI?

Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet provider in Kipahulu based on Hawaii customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, Hawaiian Telcom had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Kipahulu, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, Hawaiian Telcom is an option for 30.00% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Kipahulu

Hawaiian Telcom4.004.07
HughesNet2.002.29
ViasatN/A1.77
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Local, State, and National Ratings for all Kipahulu Internet Providers

ISP / Tech TypeKipahulu OverallHawaii OverallNational OverallFor Service
Hawaiian Telcom (0) (17) (17)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

Based on 18 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet service provider for Kipahulu residents. Hawaiian Telcom was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction.

At a national level, based on 18 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hawaiian Telcom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 3.89 out of 5.

Which Providers are Available at my Home in Kipahulu?

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Kipahulu, HI map of internet availability

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Speeds and coverage vary within the city, 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 Kipahulu?

Based on both FCC data and unbiased customer ratings in Kipahulu, the fastest internet in the city comes from Hawaiian Telcom.

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Kipahulu

Max Advertised Speed in Kipahulu, HI

ISP / Tech TypeMax Advertised Speed
Viasat100 Mbps
HughesNet25 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom10 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Kipahulu

Hawaiian Telcom4.414.40
HughesNet2.002.25
ViasatN/A1.38
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  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeKipahulu SpeedHawaii SpeedNational SpeedFor Service
Hawaiian Telcom (0) (17) (17)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

Based on data reported by Kipahulu ISPs to the FCC, the fastest speeds in the city are available through Hawaiian Telcom. The company offers speeds up to 10 Mbps in Kipahulu. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 10 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

However, actual customers in the city 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 Kipahulu?

Hawaii customers rate Hawaiian Telcom 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.

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.

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

Rated Affordability in Kipahulu

Hawaiian Telcom3.823.86
HughesNet2.002.56
ViasatN/A1.46
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  • State Rating
  • National Rating

ISP / Tech TypeKipahulu AffordabilityHawaii AffordabilityNational AffordabilityFor Service
Hawaiian Telcom (0) (17) (17)View Plans
HughesNet (0) (1) (18)View Plans
Viasat (0) (0) (11)View Plans

Kipahulu 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 city 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 Kipahulu below, including the metrics used and how Kipahulu compares to the rest of Hawaii and nation.

Kipahulu ISP Report Card: D-
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Kipahulu Hawaii USA
30.00% 85.94% 67.25%
10 Mbps 2,641 Mbps 3,293 Mbps
1.0 3.6 6.8

 

Kipahulu Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
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Kipahulu Hawaii USA
2.1 3.1 2.7
14% 9% 14%
91% 95% 95%
89% 91% 90%
58% 79% 75%
0% 0% 0%

Our demographic data is sourced from the latest 5-year release of the American Community Survey by the US Census Bureau.

Kipahulu ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Kipahulu is D-, which is much worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Kipahulu is high with a score of 32 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Kipahulu have done a poor job meeting the needs of its residents.

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

89% of Kipahulu households have an internet connection while having 30.00% availability. 58% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 33% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 0% 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 58% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 0% subscribe to it. A very low number of Kipahulu 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 Cities Compare to Kipahulu?

Kaupo, HI

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100
Hana, HI

  • ISP Report Card: D
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 37 / 100
Wailua, HI

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 51 / 100

Kula, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 81 / 100
Ulupalakua, HI

  • ISP Report Card: C+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 77 / 100
Huelo, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 74 / 100

Makawao, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 76 / 100
Haiku, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 75 / 100
Makena, HI

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 86 / 100

How Much Speed does a Kipahulu Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Kipahulu is 2.1, which is smaller than the Hawaii average of 3.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Kipahulu's average household income is $62,634 which is much lower than the Hawaii average of $107,532 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with fewer people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate fewer devices being used less often.

Kipahulu also has 2% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Hawaii average of 14%. Additionally, 14% of residents work from home, which is higher 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 Kipahulu has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Kipahulu households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 85% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 88% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Kipahulu?

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Kipahulu, HI

Hawaiian Telcom logo

Availability:

30.0%

Customer Rating:

4.0 of 5 stars

(14)

Avg. Download Speed

10 Mbps

Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 30.0% of Kipahulu homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 10 Mbps, with speeds from 10 Mpbs up to 10 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 1.0 and as high as 1.0, with an average of 1.0 Mbps throughout the city. Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Kipahulu from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Kipahulu?

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

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Kipahulu?

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

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

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Kipahulu?

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

To see how Kipahulu 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 Kipahulu's D- ISP Report Card and 32 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

Crossroads, IL

  • ISP Report Card: A
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 32 / 100
Costigan, ME

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 42 / 100
Coteau, ND

  • ISP Report Card: C-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 71 / 100

Couch, MO

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 60 / 100
Coveyville, IN

  • ISP Report Card: D+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 34 / 100
Crapo, MD

  • ISP Report Card: F
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 17 / 100

Crescent, GA

  • ISP Report Card: B+
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 68 / 100
Crescent, ID

  • ISP Report Card: D-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 38 / 100
Creston, KY

  • ISP Report Card: B-
  • Digital Connectivity Index: 54 / 100

Customer Reviews

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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.

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Spectrum Cable

October 01, 2025
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Andy S.

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber

September 06, 2025

We were only recently able to get fiber in our area, but so far it is much more reliable and fast than the Spectrum service we had before. Pricing is good and service has yet to drop. Being in Hawaii, our Spectrum service was terrible and would intermittently drop all the time. They also had awful customer service with techs that were often not very knowledgeable. Hawaii Telecom has been easy to work with so far and an overall much better experience.

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A Koloa, HI Customer

Spectrum Cable

July 23, 2025

We have had Spectrum at our house for about 4 years now and we haven't had any issues so far. We have the lower plan with slower internet speed, but it is still quick and works well for us. The pricing for internet alone increased a lot after the first year, which we weren't too happy about. However, we recently just switched to Spectrum mobile because they were offering a great deal for 2 years for internet and mobile.

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Bindhu S

Hawaiian Telcom Fiber

July 22, 2025

The internet speed is satisfactory, and the onsite customer service has been consistently reliable. However, the telephone customer service experience has been disappointing. Calls are routed internationally, and the representatives often struggle to understand or resolve the issues effectively. Technical support is also lacking; wait times to connect with a technician are excessively long. If alternative providers become available, I would strongly consider exploring them. Additionally, pricing becomes inconsistent after the first year. Based on feedback from neighbors, promotional rates are typically not extended beyond the initial term.

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