Best Internet Providers in Waimea Kauai, HI
All 3 providers, ranked by coverage, speed and customer ratings
Find internet availability by address in Waimea Kauai, HI
Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai.
Ranks compare Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai, HI at a Glance
Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai ratings may vary and are shown below.
Who is the Best Internet Provider in Waimea Kauai, HI?
T-Mobile Home Internet is the highest-rated internet provider in Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai?
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 Waimea Kauai
How Waimea Kauai Compares to Places Its Size
Waimea Kauai's report card score is in the top 37% and its connectivity index is in the top 24%.
| Measure | Waimea Kauai | Rank among US towns of 1,000 to 9,999 people | Kauai County | Hawaii | US | Leader |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ISP Report Card inputs: what providers offer here | ||||||
| Fiber availability | 97.4% | top 23% | 96.5% | 89.3% | 71.5% | 1,056 places at 100.0% |
| Average top speed | 2,771 Mbps | top 23% | 2,812 Mbps | 2,707 Mbps | 3,486 Mbps | Collegedale, TN and Lakesite, TN and 2 more (25,000 Mbps) |
| Providers at a typical address | 4 | bottom 20% | 3.8 | 3.8 | 7.1 | McLendon-Chisholm, TX (14.2) |
| Connectivity index inputs: how much households need and use the internet | ||||||
| People per household | 2.6 | top 33% | 3.2 | 3.1 | 2.7 | St. George, GA (6.2) |
| Workers who work from home | 4% | bottom 13% | 9% | 10% | 15% | Indian Springs, NV (76%) |
| Homes with a computer, tablet or phone | 94% | top 48% | 97% | 96% | 96% | 515 places at 100% |
| Homes with internet | 94% | top 17% | 95% | 92% | 91% | 115 places at 100% |
| Homes on fiber, cable or DSL | 80% | top 18% | 81% | 80% | 76% | Bunkerville, NV and Fort Myer, VA and 3 more (100%) |
| More about the households here | ||||||
| Homes with a desktop or laptop | 69% | bottom 32% | 80% | 82% | 81% | 12 places at 100% |
| Median household income | $91,375 | top 27% | $102,359 | $109,587 | $93,246 | 16 places at $250,001 |
| Residents in school (6th grade to college) | 13% | top 43% | 13% | 14% | 16% | University Park, PA (95%) |
Fiber reaches 97.4% of homes in Waimea Kauai, against 96.5% across Kauai County and 89.3% across Hawaii. Households in Waimea Kauai are smaller than the US average (2.6 people against 2.7); 4% of workers work from home (US 15%); and the median household income is $91,375 (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 Kauai
Which Fiber Internet Providers are Available in Waimea Kauai?
Hawaiian Telcom Fiber in Waimea Kauai, HI
Availability:
95.0%
Customer Rating:
(19)
Avg. Download Speed
2,850 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers Fiber service to 95.0% of Waimea Kauai homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom Fiber has speeds up to 2,850 Mbps
Spectrum Fiber in Waimea Kauai, HI
Availability:
29.7%
Customer Rating:
(207)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Fiber service to 29.7% of Waimea Kauai homes. Across the city, Spectrum Fiber has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which Fixed Wireless and LTE Internet Providers are Available in Waimea Kauai?
T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless in Waimea Kauai, HI
Availability:
89.4%
Customer Rating:
(342)
Avg. Download Speed
97 Mbps
T-Mobile Home Internet offers Fixed Wireless service to 89.4% of Waimea Kauai homes. Across the city, T-Mobile Home Internet Fixed Wireless is the only type of service available from the company, with speeds up to 97 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 19 Mbps throughout the city.
Which Cable Internet Providers are Available in Waimea Kauai?
Spectrum Cable in Waimea Kauai, HI
Availability:
99.3%
Customer Rating:
(1739)
Avg. Download Speed
1,000 Mbps
Spectrum offers Cable service to 99.3% of Waimea Kauai homes. Across the city, Spectrum Cable has speeds up to 1,000 Mbps
Which DSL Internet Providers are Available in Waimea Kauai?
Hawaiian Telcom DSL in Waimea Kauai, HI
Availability:
79.5%
Customer Rating:
(0)
Avg. Download Speed
10 Mbps
Hawaiian Telcom offers DSL service to 79.5% of Waimea Kauai homes. Across the city, Hawaiian Telcom DSL has speeds up to 10 Mbps
Internet in Waimea Kauai by Neighborhood and ZIP Code
Waimea Kauai has 1 ZIP code with its own page. Each row links to that place’s page.
Neighborhoods in Waimea Kauai
| Neighborhood | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
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ZIP codes in Waimea Kauai
| ZIP code | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96796 | 2,123 | 95.9% | 2,772 Mbps | 3.9 | B- | 65/100 |
How Waimea Kauai Compares to Nearby Places
The 10 places nearest to Waimea Kauai that have their own pages are all within 13 miles. Among them, Lawai has the most homes with fiber (100.0%) and Hanapepe the fewest (98.2%); Waimea Kauai has 97.4%.
| Place | People | Homes with fiber | Average top speed | Providers at a typical address | Report card | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waimea Kauai (this page) | 2,066 | 97.4% | 2,771 Mbps | 4 | B- | 65/100 |
| Kalaheo | 6,236 | 99.7% | 2,849 Mbps | 3.7 | B | 85/100 |
| Kekaha | 3,729 | 99.6% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.8 | B | 62/100 |
| Hanapepe | 2,701 | 98.2% | 2,850 Mbps | 3.6 | B- | 69/100 |
| Eleele | 2,545 | 99.2% | 2,840 Mbps | 4 | B | 75/100 |
| Lawai | 1,432 | 100.0% | 2,850 Mbps | 2.8 | B- | 87/100 |
| Kaumakani | 887 | 30.4% | 1,758 Mbps | 1.4 | D+ | 60/100 |
| Kukuiula | 175 | 96.0% | 2,776 Mbps | 3 | C+ | 74/100 |
| Mana | 157 | 20.4% | 2,227 Mbps | 1 | D+ | 78/100 |
| Hanapepe Heights | 117 | 19.7% | 1,734 Mbps | 1.8 | D+ | 63/100 |
| Makaweli | 83 | 25.3% | 1,532 Mbps | 1.6 | D+ | 54/100 |
Who is the Fastest Internet Provider in Waimea Kauai?
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 Kauai
| Hawaiian Telcom | 2,850 |
|---|---|
| Spectrum | 1,000 |
| Viasat | 100 |
| T-Mobile Home Internet | 100 |
| HughesNet | 25 |
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Customer Ratings for Waimea Kauai Internet Providers
Based on 38 reviews from Hawaii internet customers, T-Mobile Home Internet is the best internet service provider for Waimea Kauai 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 95.0% coverage in Waimea Kauai.
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 Kauai Internet Providers
The table below shows average customer ratings from customers in Waimea Kauai, Hawaii, and customers throughout the country.
| ISP / Tech Type | Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai
Based on data reported by Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai. 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 Kauai 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 Kauai?
Of the providers in Waimea Kauai, customers rate T-Mobile Home Internet the best for price. Data comes from customers rating their satisfaction with pricing: in Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai, Hawaii, and the United States rated the affordability of their internet service.
Rated Affordability in Waimea Kauai
| ISP / Tech Type | Waimea Kauai 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 Kauai?
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 Kauai 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 Kauai is T-Mobile Home Internet.
- Viasat, Spectrum, and HughesNet has the broadest coverage in Waimea Kauai, available to 99.3% 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.