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Internet Providers in Hilo, Hawaii

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Home Internet in Hilo, HI
  • Provider
    • Spectrum
    • Viasat
    • T-Mobile
    • EarthLink
    • XNET WiFi
    • Hawaiian Telcom
    • Starlink
    • Select All
  • Fastest Internet
  • Availability
  • 1. Spectrum
    Speeds Up To
    1 Gbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Cable
    Availability: 91.5%
  • 2. Viasat
    Speeds Up To
    150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 99.9%
  • 3. T-Mobile
    Download Speeds:
    133 - 415 Mbps
    All-In Internet plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 133 Mbps – 415 Mbps. 25% of our customers see speeds below and 25% see speeds above these ranges. Mobile 5G Home Internet is delivered via 5G cellular network and speeds vary due to factors affecting cellular networks.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 57.9%
  • 4. EarthLink
    Speeds Up To
    100 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: 5G Internet
    Availability: 34.7%
  • 5. XNET WiFi
    Download Speeds:
    25 - 150 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Fixed Wireless
    Availability: 57.9%
  • Hawaiian Telcom
    Speeds Up To
    940 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: DSL, Fiber
    Availability: 22.4%
  • Starlink
    Download Speeds:
    50 - 220 Mbps
    Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
    Connection: Satellite
    Availability: 100%

Home Internet Summary in Hilo, HI

Spectrum delivers cable internet in Hilo, Hawaii, offering speeds up to 1 Gbps. Plans start at $49.99 per month. With 91.50% coverage, Spectrum's high-speed internet reaches a large part of the community, making it a solid choice for gamers and streamers.

Viasat Internet offers satellite service in Hilo with almost complete coverage at 99.90%. It provides maximum download speeds of 150 Mbps, supporting general browsing and standard-definition streaming. Plans begin at $99.99 per month. Viasat ensures nearly all Hilo residents have access to the internet, making it a reliable option, especially in remote areas.

Best Internet Providers in Hilo, HI

In Hilo, the best internet providers are Spectrum and Hawaiian Telcom. Spectrum is a cable internet provider with multiple bundle options that start at $30 per month for the first 12 months. Its speeds go up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary), with internet-only plans starting as low as $50 per month for the first 12 months.

On the more local side of things is Hawaiian Telcom. It offers fiber-optic internet, which means lightning-fast download speeds. One of the many perks of fiber internet is the symmetrical download and upload speeds. Hawaiian Telcom is also known for reasonably priced internet plans and is a popular choice among Hilo residents for its accessibility.

What’s a Good Internet Speed?

Internet Speed Appropriate For Providers in your Area offering this Speed Availability in your Area
100 Mbps
  • Streaming
  • Video chat
  • Online gaming
  • Larger households
  • Viasat
  • T-Mobile
  • EarthLink
  • XNET WiFi
  • Hawaiian Telcom
  • Starlink
100%
1000 Mbps (1 Gbps)
  • Heavy streaming (4K video
  • multiple devices
  • etc.)
  • Video chat
  • Lag-free gaming
  • Large households
  • Spectrum
91.49000000000001%

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Internet Coverage Map and Store Locations for Hilo, Hawaii

Looking for internet providers near you? This map can help. Use the drop-down menu to select an internet provider in your area, then enter your address into the address bar. The map will show your neighborhood and overlay the internet provider's availability by address, so that you can see which providers are available exactly where you live. You can also use the map to find internet store locations near you — just toggle the switch to "stores" and choose a provider in your area from the drop down menu to see exactly where that ISP's local stores are.

Provider Connection Types in Hilo, HI

Connection Type About this Connection Type Availability in Hilo, HI
Satellite
  • Available even in very rural areas
  • Typically has high latency (lag)
100%
DSL
  • Typically about 100 Mbps
  • Slower than Cable or Fiber
16.61%
Cable
  • Typically 250 Mbps - 1 Gbps
  • Widely available
  • A good choice for most users
91.62%
Fiber
  • Typically 1 Gbps or faster
  • Upload speeds match download speeds
19.07%

Internet Providers in Hilo, HI

Provider Plans Starting At Speeds Up To Connections
Spectrum $30/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 1 Gbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Cable
Viasat Internet $79.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite
EarthLink 5G Home Internet $39.95/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 100 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. 5G Internet
XNET WiFi $85/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 150 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Fixed Wireless
Hawaiian Telcom $39.99/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 940 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. DSL, Fiber
Starlink $120/mo Prices may vary depending on the plan 220 Mbps Not all internet speeds available in all areas. Satellite

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