Best Internet Providers in Waimea, HI
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waimea, HI
Waimea 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 Waimea.
Ranks compare Waimea with the 15,682 US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people, the tiers of our fastest-cities rankings.
The Best Internet in Waimea, HI at a Glance
Waimea Internet Providers, Ranked by Coverage, Speed and Customer Ratings
Spectrum
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
Cable
Hawaiian Telcom
Connection
Customer Rating
Fiber
DSL
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 Waimea ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waimea, HI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Waimea 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 Waimea?
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 Waimea Compares to Places Its Size
Waimea's report card score is in the top 38% and its connectivity index is in the top 13%.
| Measure | Waimea | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Hawaii County | Hawaii | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 98.9% | top 17% | 92.6% | 89.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,835 Mbps | top 23% | 2,703 Mbps | 2,707 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 3.1 | bottom 9% | 3.6 | 3.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.7 | top 23% | 2.8 | 3.1 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 19% | top 13% | 13% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 96% | top 28% | 95% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 93% | top 22% | 91% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 78% | top 21% | 75% | 80% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 83% | top 24% | 79% | 82% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $99,500 | top 20% | $85,058 | $109,587 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 10% | bottom 25% | 13% | 14% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 98.9% of homes in Waimea, against 92.6% across Hawaii County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Waimea are the same size as the US average (2.7 people against 2.7); 19% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $99,500 (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 Waimea
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waimea?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Waimea, HI
Availability:
98.6%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
2,850 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 98.6% of Waimea homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,850 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Waimea, HI
Availability:
6.0%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 6.0% of Waimea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waimea?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waimea, HI
Availability:
39.5%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
40 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 39.5% of Waimea homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 40 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 6.4 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waimea?
Spectrum Cable in Waimea, HI
Availability:
98.9%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 98.9% of Waimea homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waimea?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Waimea, HI
Availability:
65.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 65.5% of Waimea homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Waimea by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waimea has 1 neighborhood and 1 ZIP code with their own pages. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waimea
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamuela | 9,717 | 95.2% | 2,787 Mbps | 3.2 | C+ | 76/100 |
ZIP codes in Waimea
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96743 | 13,065 | 95.6% | 2,798 Mbps | 3.3 | B- | 76/100 |
How Waimea Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waimea that have their own pages are all within 14 miles. Among them, Kuhio Village has the most homes with fiber (95.1%) and Honokaa the fewest (73.2%); Waimea has 98.9%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea (this page) | 6,327 | 98.9% | 2,835 Mbps | 3.1 | B- | 75/100 |
| Waikoloa | 7,568 | 94.6% | 2,746 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 76/100 |
| Honokaa | 4,345 | 73.2% | 2,313 Mbps | 3.3 | C | 57/100 |
| Kuhio Village | 4,154 | 95.1% | 2,824 Mbps | 3.5 | B- | 79/100 |
| Kawaihae | 1,259 | 82.0% | 2,594 Mbps | 3.5 | C+ | 75/100 |
| Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site | 410 | 83.7% | 2,548 Mbps | 3.4 | C+ | 72/100 |
| Kukuihaele | 299 | 96.0% | 2,776 Mbps | 2.7 | C+ | 70/100 |
| Kapulena | 156 | 14.7% | 1,273 Mbps | 1.2 | D | 70/100 |
| Waikoloa Village | 94 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 2.6 | B- | 68/100 |
| Niulii | 79 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 2 | B- | 76/100 |
| Waipio | 77 | 32.5% | 2,850 Mbps | 1.4 | C- | 78/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waimea?
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 Waimea
| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waimea Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waimea 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 98.6% coverage in Waimea.
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 Waimea Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waimea, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waimea 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 Waimea
Based on data reported by Waimea 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 Waimea. 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.
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 | Waimea 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 Waimea?
Of the providers in Waimea, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waimea 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 Waimea, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waimea
| ISP / Tech Type | Waimea 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 Waimea?
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 Waimea 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 Waimea is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waimea, available to 98.9% 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.