Best Internet Providers in Papa, HI
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Papa, HI
Papa 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 Papa.
Ranks compare Papa with the 31,388 US places under 1,000 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Papa, HI at a Glance
Papa Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Hawaiian Telcom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
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 Papa ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Papa, HI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Papa 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 Papa?
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.
Coverage map for each provider in Papa
How Papa Compares to Places Its Size
Papa's report card score is in the top 31% and its connectivity index is in the top 11%.
| Measure | Papa | Rank among US places under 1,000 people | Hawaii County | Hawaii | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.6% | top 30% | 92.6% | 89.3% | 71.5% | 6,946 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,359 Mbps | top 14% | 2,703 Mbps | 2,707 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Fairmount, TN and Falling Water, TN and 5 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 2.5 | bottom 22% | 3.6 | 3.8 | 7.1 | Los Prados, PR (15.1) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.4 | bottom 49% | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.7 | Paguate, NM (13.4) |
| Workers who work from home | 38% | top 1% | 13% | 10% | 15% | Boys Town, NE (100%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 100% | top 1% | 95% | 96% | 96% | Tied with 1,493 other places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 92% | top 20% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 370 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 70% | top 25% | 75% | 80% | 76% | 23 places at 100% |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 17% | 79% | 82% | 81% | 72 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $74,931 | top 41% | $85,058 | $109,587 | $93,246 | 22 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 15% | top 22% | 13% | 14% | 16% | University at Buffalo, NY (100%) |
Fiber reaches 97.6% of homes in Papa, against 92.6% across Hawaii County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Papa are smaller than the US average (2.4 people against 2.7); 38% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $74,931 (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 Papa
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Papa?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Papa, HI
Availability:
97.6%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
2,343 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 97.6% of Papa homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,343 Mbps, with speeds from 940 Mpbs up to 2,850 Mbps depending on the address. Upload speeds differ from download speeds, and are as low 500 and as high as 2,850, with an average of 2,226 Mbps throughout the city. Hawaiian Telcom Fiber is rated the same as other types of internet service available in Papa from Hawaiian Telcom in terms of customer satisfaction.
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Papa?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Papa, HI
Availability:
38.7%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
100 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 38.7% of Papa homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 100 Mbps
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Papa?
Spectrum Cable in Papa, HI
Availability:
25.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 25.9% of Papa homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Papa?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Papa, HI
Availability:
78.0%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 78.0% of Papa homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Papa by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Papa
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Papa
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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How Papa Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Papa that have their own pages are all within 25 miles. Among them, Naalehu has the most homes with fiber (99.0%) and Hawaiian Ocean View the fewest (89.1%); Papa has 97.6%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papa (this page) | 737 | 97.6% | 2,359 Mbps | 2.5 | C+ | 66/100 |
| Kahaluu-Keauhou | 5,218 | 96.0% | 2,614 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 67/100 |
| Hawaiian Ocean View | 4,864 | 89.1% | 2,582 Mbps | 2 | C | 43/100 |
| Captain Cook | 3,943 | 93.1% | 2,742 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 76/100 |
| Kealakekua | 2,553 | 98.3% | 2,825 Mbps | 4.4 | B | 62/100 |
| Naalehu | 2,192 | 99.0% | 2,789 Mbps | 3.8 | B- | 49/100 |
| Honaunau-Napoopoo | 2,086 | 93.4% | 2,743 Mbps | 4.1 | B- | 80/100 |
| Hookena | 491 | 0.0% | 1,000 Mbps | 2.6 | D- | 82/100 |
| Waiohinu | 213 | 88.3% | 2,527 Mbps | 3.1 | C+ | 21/100 |
| Ocean View | 107 | 82.2% | 2,850 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 22/100 |
| Punaluu | 53 | 50.9% | 2,850 Mbps | 2.6 | C- | 32/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Papa?
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 Papa
| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
How fast is your internet?
Test your connection here and see it next to the speeds providers advertise in Papa. It takes about 20 seconds and, on a fast line, can move a few hundred MB of data.
Customer Ratings for Papa Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Papa 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 97.6% coverage in Papa.
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 Papa Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Papa, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Papa 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 Papa
Based on data reported by Papa 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 Papa. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,343 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 | Papa 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 Papa?
Of the providers in Papa, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Papa 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 Papa, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Papa
| ISP / Tech Type | Papa 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 Papa?
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 Papa 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 Papa is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, HughesNet, and Hawaiian Telcom has the broadest coverage in Papa, available to 97.6% 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.