3 Best Internet Providers in Laupahoehoe, HI

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

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Who is the Best Internet Provider in Laupahoehoe, HI?

T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet provider in Laupahoehoe based on Hawaii customer satisfaction ratings and reviews. Based on our extensive and unbiased survey, T-Mobile Home Internet had the best reviews at the local, state, and national levels versus all available providers in Laupahoehoe, making it a solid recommendation among providers with reviews. Unfortunately, T-Mobile Home Internet is an option for 10.30% of the city.

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Laupahoehoe

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Laupahoehoe Internet Providers

Based on 35 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Laupahoehoe 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 4.00 out of 5 stars and 79.3% coverage in Laupahoehoe.

At a national level, based on 2068 national reviews for any of the providers listed above, Hawaiian Telcom is rated higher than any other provider, with a rating of 4.07 out of 5.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Laupahoehoe?

According to unbiased feedback from real internet customers in the city, they reported being happiest with speeds provided by T-Mobile Home Internet. On the other hand, based on data provided by the internet providers to the FCC, Hawaiian Telcom should have faster speeds at a local level. While we typically put more weight on real-world customer ratings, we display both satisfaction and technical maximum information for customers to decide for themselves.

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

	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 Laupahoehoe

Based on data reported by Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,287 Mbps if they're willing to purchase the fastest subscription tier available at their homes.

Additionally, actual customers in the city rated their satisfaction with internet speed highest with T-Mobile Home Internet. This indicates T-Mobile Home Internet reliably delivers speeds expected by the customer based on the plan they are paying for.

Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Laupahoehoe?

Hawaii customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet 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.

T-Mobile Home Internet received a local rating of 4.00 out of 5, which is lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Hawaiian Telcom is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Laupahoehoe customers with an average price rating of 3.82 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Laupahoehoe

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

Laupahoehoe ISP Report Card: C

	Metric (hover for details)	Laupahoehoe	Hawaii	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Laupahoehoe that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	63.55%	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.	2,186 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 Laupahoehoe.	2.4	3.6	6.8

 

Laupahoehoe Digital Connectivity Index: 56 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Laupahoehoe	Hawaii	USA
	Average Household SizeA larger household size in a city indicates that there will be a greater need for bandwidth due to simultaneous usage, multiple devices, and network congestion.	2.7	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.	5%	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.	99%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	90%	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.	63%	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.	68%	83%	76%

Laupahoehoe ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Laupahoehoe is C, which is comparable to other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Laupahoehoe is high with a score of 56 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Laupahoehoe have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Laupahoehoe 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.

90% of Laupahoehoe households have an internet connection despite having 94.72% availability. 63% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 13% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 1% 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 63% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 68% subscribe to it. A moderate amount of Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe?

How Much Speed does a Laupahoehoe Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Laupahoehoe is 2.7, which is smaller than the Hawaii average of 3.1 and larger than the national average of 2.7. Laupahoehoe's average household income is $64,869 which is much lower than the Hawaii average of $107,532 and lower than the national average of $90,606. Homes with more people living in them and with lower incomes tend to indicate a fairly average device usage pattern.

Laupahoehoe also has 10% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Hawaii average of 14%. Additionally, 5% 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 Laupahoehoe has a high need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Laupahoehoe households are much more technology-engaged. 99% of households have some sort of computing device, 93% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 95% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Laupahoehoe?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Laupahoehoe?

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Which ISP Should You Choose in Laupahoehoe?

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

To see how Laupahoehoe 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 Laupahoehoe's C ISP Report Card and 56 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.