Best Internet Providers in Makawao, HI
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Makawao, HI
Makawao 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 Makawao.
Ranks compare Makawao with the 3,338 US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Makawao, HI at a Glance
Makawao Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Hawaiian Telcom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
T-Mobile Home Internet
Connection
Customer Rating
Fixed Wireless
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 Makawao ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Makawao, HI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Makawao 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.
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Which Providers are Available at my Home in Makawao?
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.
How Makawao Compares to Places Its Size
Makawao's report card score is in the bottom 43% and its connectivity index is in the top 25%.
| Measure | Makawao | Rank among US towns of 10,000 to 24,999 people | Maui County | Hawaii | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.8% | top 14% | 92.8% | 89.3% | 71.5% | 115 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,832 Mbps | top 44% | 2,653 Mbps | 2,707 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Middle Valley, TN and Red Bank, TN and 1 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4.1 | bottom 4% | 3.8 | 3.8 | 7.1 | Joshua, TX (13.3) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.9 | top 15% | 3.0 | 3.1 | 2.7 | North Bay Shore, NY (4.7) |
| Workers who work from home | 11% | bottom 45% | 11% | 10% | 15% | Brambleton, VA (51%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 97% | top 28% | 96% | 96% | 96% | 86 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 48% | 90% | 92% | 91% | 11 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 84% | top 23% | 79% | 80% | 76% | Klahanie, WA and Short Hills, NJ and 1 more (96%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 84% | top 41% | 81% | 82% | 81% | Stone Ridge, VA and West University Place, TX and 1 more (100%) |
| Median household income | $98,304 | top 39% | $102,054 | $109,587 | $93,246 | West University Place, TX ($249,707) |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 12% | bottom 25% | 11% | 14% | 16% | Stanford, CA (84%) |
Fiber reaches 98.8% of homes in Makawao, against 92.8% across Maui County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Makawao are larger than the US average (2.9 people against 2.7); 11% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $98,304 (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 Makawao
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Makawao?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Makawao, HI
Availability:
98.8%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
2,850 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 98.8% of Makawao homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,850 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Makawao, HI
Availability:
15.8%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 15.8% of Makawao homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Makawao?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Makawao, HI
Availability:
96.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
69 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 96.7% of Makawao homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 69 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 13 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Makawao?
Spectrum Cable in Makawao, HI
Availability:
97.1%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 97.1% of Makawao homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Makawao?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Makawao, HI
Availability:
99.2%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
11 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 99.2% of Makawao homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 11 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 1.2 Mbps throughout the city.
Internet in Makawao by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Makawao has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Makawao
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pukalani | 8,591 | 97.6% | 2,815 Mbps | 4.2 | B- | 80/100 |
ZIP codes in Makawao
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96768 | 18,288 | 98.9% | 2,833 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 78/100 |
How Makawao Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Makawao that have their own pages are all within 10 miles. Among them, Haliimaile has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Kahului the fewest (95.8%); Makawao has 98.8%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Makawao (this page) | 16,784 | 98.8% | 2,832 Mbps | 4.1 | B | 79/100 |
| Kahului | 27,444 | 95.8% | 2,740 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 62/100 |
| Kula | 9,187 | 99.2% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 81/100 |
| Haiku-Pauwela | 8,218 | 98.8% | 2,850 Mbps | 4 | B | 75/100 |
| Paia | 2,563 | 99.3% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.9 | B | 87/100 |
| Haiku | 1,976 | 98.7% | 2,835 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 79/100 |
| Haliimaile | 1,290 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 65/100 |
| Hawaiian Village | 410 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 4 | B | 48/100 |
| Pauwela | 377 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 4 | B | 42/100 |
| Spanish B Village | 154 | 69.5% | 2,466 Mbps | 3 | C | 52/100 |
| Huelo | 120 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 2 | B- | 77/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Makawao?
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 Makawao
| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Makawao Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Makawao 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 99.8% coverage in Makawao.
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 Makawao Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Makawao, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Makawao Overall | Hawaii Overall | National Overall | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom | (0) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) |  (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) |  (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) |  (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) |  (12) | View Plans |
Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Makawao
Based on data reported by Makawao 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 Makawao. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,822 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 Type | Makawao Speed | Hawaii Speed | National Speed | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom | (0) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Who is the Cheapest Internet Provider in Makawao?
Of the providers in Makawao, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Makawao 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 Makawao, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Makawao
| ISP / Tech Type | Makawao Affordability | Hawaii Affordability | National Affordability | For Service | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile Home Internet | (0) | (2) | (342) | View Plans | ||
| Hawaiian Telcom | (0) | (19) | (19) | View Plans | ||
| Spectrum | (0) | (17) | (1949) | View Plans | ||
| HughesNet | (0) | (0) | (25) | View Plans | ||
| Viasat | (0) | (0) | (12) | View Plans |
Customer Reviews for Internet Service Providers in Hawaii
Customer Reviews
ISPReports User
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber
August 02, 2026 
Ab
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber
June 11, 2026 Doesn’t cover all of my home nor garage area
A Honolulu, HI Customer
Spectrum Cable
May 08, 2026 Carl H
AT&T Fixed Wireless
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.
Tracy C.
Spectrum Cable
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
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Which ISP Should You Choose in Makawao?
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 Makawao 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 Makawao is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Hawaiian Telcom has the broadest coverage in Makawao, available to 99.8% 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.