2 Best Internet Providers in Waikoloa Village, HI

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Above are the top 4 providers in Waikoloa Village, 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 Waikoloa Village, HI?

Hawaiian Telcom is the highest-rated internet provider in Waikoloa Village based on 33 Hawaii customer reviews, and Hawaiian Telcom 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. The chart and table below show average customer ratings from customers in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.

Top Rated Internet Providers in Waikoloa Village

Local, State, and National Ratings for all Waikoloa Village Internet Providers

Based on 33 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, Hawaiian Telcom is the best internet service provider for Waikoloa Village residents. Hawaiian Telcom was rated at an average of 4.00 out of 5 in our report for overall customer satisfaction. Spectrum wins for second-place in Hawaii, with 2.87 out of 5 stars and 77.7% coverage in Waikoloa Village.

At a national level, based on 1784 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 Waikoloa Village?

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

Data Reported to FCC by ISPs: Average Maximum Available in Waikoloa Village

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

Customer Ratings for Internet Provider Speeds in Waikoloa Village

Based on data reported by Waikoloa Village 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 Waikoloa Village. Therefore, the average customer can get up to 2,850 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 Waikoloa Village?

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 3.82 out of 5, which is much lower than the average across all internet providers in the country. Spectrum is rated in second place for affordability by the company’s Waikoloa Village customers with an average price rating of 2.40 out of 5.

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

Rated Affordability in Waikoloa Village

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

Waikoloa Village ISP Report Card: B-

	Metric (hover for details)	Waikoloa Village	Hawaii	USA
	Fiber Availability Percent The percentage of households in Waikoloa Village that have a Fiber internet connection available to their home.	100.00%	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.	2,850 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 Waikoloa Village.	2.6	3.6	6.8

 

Waikoloa Village Digital Connectivity Index: 53 / 100

	Metric (hover for details)	Waikoloa Village	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.	2.3	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.	6%	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.	98%	95%	95%
	Households with InternetA higher percentage of households with internet indicates a higher need for usage and connectivity in people’s daily lives.	92%	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.	72%	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.	72%	83%	76%

Waikoloa Village ISP Report Card & Digital Connectivity Index

The ISP Report Card in Waikoloa Village is B-, which is better than other cities. The local demand for broadband internet connectivity in Waikoloa Village is high with a score of 53 / 100 in our Digital Connectivity Index. This means that internet service providers operating in Waikoloa Village have done a average job meeting the needs of its residents.

The Waikoloa Village 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.

92% of Waikoloa Village households have an internet connection despite having 100.00% availability. 72% of households have fiber, cable, or DSL, 5% have satellite, 0% are still on dial-up, and 4% 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 72% of households have a broadband connection such as fiber, cable or DSL available to their home, 72% subscribe to it. A large amount of Waikoloa Village 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 Waikoloa Village?

How Much Speed does a Waikoloa Village Household Need?

Higher speed is typically preferred, but that comes at a higher price. The average size of a household in Waikoloa Village is 2.3, which is smaller than the Hawaii average of 3.1 and smaller than the national average of 2.7. Waikoloa Village's average household income is $71,032 which is much lower than the Hawaii average of $107,532 and about average for 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.

Waikoloa Village also has 17% of its population enrolled in school between the 6th grade and college level, this is higher than the Hawaii average of 14%. Additionally, 6% 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 Waikoloa Village has an average need for internet connectivity and speeds.

Compared to the rest of the country, Waikoloa Village households are much more technology-engaged. 98% of households have some sort of computing device, 87% have desktops or laptops in the home, and 92% have smartphones. To see what speeds you are currently getting, please visit our internet speed test tool.

Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waikoloa Village?

Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waikoloa Village?

Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waikoloa Village?

Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waikoloa Village?

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

Which ISP Should You Choose in Waikoloa Village?

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

To see how Waikoloa Village 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 Waikoloa Village's B- ISP Report Card and 53 / 100 Digital Connectivity Index.