Internet Providers in
Hilo, HI

Home Internet in Hilo, HI

Provider
- Spectrum
- Viasat
- T-Mobile
- EarthLink
- XNET WiFi
- Hawaiian Telcom
- Starlink
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1. Spectrum

3.4

User Ratings (8,959) *

Speeds Up To
1 Gbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Cable

Availability: 91.5%

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(844) 901-2981
2. Viasat

3.1

User Ratings (3,035) *

Speeds Up To
150 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 99.9%

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(844) 912-2812
3. T-Mobile

3.2

User Ratings (402) *

Download Speeds:
87 - 415 Mbps

Rely plans can experience faster speeds with T-Mobile’s latest 5G gateway, delivering typical download speeds between 87 Mbps– 318 Mbps. All-In and Amplified 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: 59.1%

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(844) 918-3658
4. EarthLink

Speeds Up To
100 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: 5G Internet

Availability: 34.7%

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(866) 699-3450
5. XNET WiFi

Download Speeds:
25 - 150 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Fixed Wireless

Availability: 57.9%

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(855) 758-6392
Hawaiian Telcom

1.0

User Ratings (15) *

Speeds Up To
940 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: DSL, Fiber

Availability: 28.7%

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(866) 301-4260
Starlink

Download Speeds:
25 - 220 Mbps

Not all internet speeds available in all areas.

Connection: Satellite

Availability: 100%

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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 [ISP_PromRateLowestBundle provider=”Spectrum”] per month for the first 12 months. Its speeds go up to [ISP_FastestDownloadSpeed provider=”Spectrum”] (wireless speeds may vary), with internet-only plans starting as low as [ISP_PromRateLowestInternet provider=”Spectrum”] 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.

Spectrum - Fastest Provider
Hawaiian Telcom - Cheapest Provider
Starlink - Widely Available
Viasat - Great for Rural Areas
T-Mobile - Offers 5G Home Internet
Spectrum - Great Value

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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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%