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1. Spectrum 97.4% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
2. T-Mobile 5G Home Internet 45.6% Available
Download Speeds up to:*182 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
3. Viasat 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*50 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
4. HughesNet 100% Available
Download Speeds up to:*25 Mbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas. -
5. 5. Hawaiian Telcom 93.9% Available
Download Speeds up to:*1 Gbps*Not all internet speeds available in all areas.
Internet Providers in Hilo, HI
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In Hilo, the best Internet providers are Spectrum® and Hawaiian Telcom. Spectrum is a cable Internet provider with multiple bundle options that start at $89.98 per month. Its speeds go up to 1 Gbps (wireless speeds may vary) with Internet-only plans starting as low as $49.99 per month.
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 upload and download speeds. Hawaiian Telcom is also known for reasonably priced Internet plans and is a popular choice among Hilo residents for its accessibility.
Internet Provider Store Locations in Hilo
6.9% of consumers in Hilo
3,000 People Only have access to 1 or fewer wired internet providers available at their address.Reference
This data is calculated from FCC datasets which providers are legally required to supply twice a year. We further validate this data for accuracy.
Hilo is the 43rd most connected city in Hawaii ahead of Mountain View and Kurtistown, but behind Pepeekeo, Keaau, and Papaikou.
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The “Connected” metric is a citywide average based on FCC data showing the density of broadband options at the census block level.
Approximately 6,000 people in Hawaii County don't have access to any wired internet.
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This statistic is drawn from the population in census blocks not served by at least one wired broadband provider.
Fiber Availability: 40% of people living in Hilo have residential fiber service available to them.
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Fiber coverage data is sourced from FCC Form 477 filings and cross-validated through BroadbandNow with private datasets and direct provider reporting.
Approximately 93% of Hilo residents are serviced by multiple wired providers.
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This coverage statistic is based on a mix of FCC and private provider reporting in the past two quarters.
In Hawaii County, approximately 12,000 people do not have access to 25 Mbps wired broadband.
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25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload is the minimum speed for an Internet connection to be classified as “Broadband” by the FCC.
Cheapest Internet Providers in Hilo, Hawaii
| Provider | Plan Starting From | Connection | Contract Length | Data Caps |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawaiian Telcom | $14.99 | DSL | N/A | No Caps |
| Spectrum | $49.99 | Cable | None | No Caps |
| T-Mobile 5G Home Internet | $50 | 5G Internet | None | No Caps |
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