3 Best Internet Providers in Mauna Loa, HI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Mauna Loa, 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 Mauna Loa, HI?

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

Top Rated Internet Providers in Mauna Loa

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Mauna Loa Internet Providers

Based on 32 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet service provider for Mauna Loa residents. Hawaiian Telcom was rated at an average of 3.89 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. T-Mobile Home Internet wins for second-place in Hawaii, with 4.50 out of 5 stars and 23.8% coverage in Mauna Loa.

At a national level, based on 2065 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.

Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Mauna Loa?

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Mauna Loa

	ISP / Tech Type	Max Advertised Speed
	Hawaiian Telcom	2,850 Mbps
	Spectrum	1,000 Mbps
	Viasat	100 Mbps
	T-Mobile Home Internet	25 Mbps
	HughesNet	25 Mbps

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Mauna Loa

Based on data reported by Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,707 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 Mauna Loa?

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. T-Mobile Home Internet is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Mauna Loa customers with an average price rating of 4.00 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Mauna Loa

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

Mauna Loa ISP Report Card: C+

	Metric (hover for details)	Mauna Loa	Hawaii	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Mauna Loa that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	94.36%	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.	2,676 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 Mauna Loa.	2.1	3.6	6.8

 

Mauna Loa Digital Connectivity Index: 41 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Mauna Loa	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.	2.5	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.	19%	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.	91%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	70%	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.	57%	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.	59%	83%	76%

Mauna Loa ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Mauna Loa is C+, which is worse than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Mauna Loa is high with a score of 41 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Mauna Loa have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Mauna Loa 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.

70% of Mauna Loa households have an internet connection despite having 96.33% availability. 57% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 12% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 15% 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 57% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 59% subscribe to it. A low number of Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa?

How Much Speed does a Mauna Loa Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Mauna Loa is 2.5, which is smaller than the Hawaii average of 3.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Mauna Loa's average household income is $55,000 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.

Mauna Loa also has 11% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is lower than the Hawaii average of 14%. Additionally, 19% 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 Mauna Loa has a low need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Mauna Loa households are more technology-disengaged. 91% of households have some sort of computing device, 69% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 87% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Mauna Loa?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Mauna Loa?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Mauna Loa?

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

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Mauna Loa?

Which ISP Should You Choose in Mauna Loa?

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

To see how Mauna Loa 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 Mauna Loa's C+ ISP Report Card and 41 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.

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