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Hilo, HI internet providers

Provider
Spectrum $49.99 300 - 1,000 Mbps **

(wireless speeds may vary)

Cable100%
Hawaiian Telcom $39.99 300 - 300 MbpsDSL96%
Hawaiian Telcom $39.99 300 - 300 MbpsFiber-optic9.298%
HughesNet $64.99 25 - 25 MbpsSatellite100%
Viasat $69.99 12 - 150 MbpsSatellite100%

*Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

**Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit Spectrum.net/modem.

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Hilo internet service at a glance

  • Fastest advertised download speeds

    1000 Mbps

    Provider: Spectrum

    Source: FCC

  • Broadband availability

    43268

    people have access to broadband internet of any type

    1 provider - 99.92%

    2 providers - 95.97%

    3 providers - 0.56%

    4+ providers - 0.08%

    Source: FCC

  • Most available internet technology

    Cable - 100%

    DSL - 97%

    Fiber - 43%

    Source: FCC

At 100%, broadband coverage in Hilo is comparable to the rest of Hawaii - 92%, and comparable to broadband coverage across the U.S. - 95%.

The vast majority of those living in the Hilo area will have access to cable, which covers 100% of Hilo residents. DSL internet is also an option for many, offering service to 97% of the area. Fiber-optic is less available but still a popular internet option for roughly 43% of those living in Hilo.

There are four internet providers serving the Hilo area, and 95.97% of households will have internet options from more than one provider. Among Hilo's four internet providers, prices start at $39.99 and available download speeds reach up to 1,000 Mbps.

Results from real users

Average internet speeds in Hilo

ProviderDownload speedUpload speedInternet type
Hawaiian Telcom 55 Mbps 39 Mbps DSL
Viasat 7 Mbps 2 Mbps Satellite
Spectrum 75 Mbps 20 Mbps Cable

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hilo.

Compare Hilo internet speeds to the national average

  • Download Speeds

    Hilo – 63 Mbps

    HI – 69 Mbps

    U.S. – 123 Mbps

  • Upload Speeds

    Hilo – 14 Mbps

    HI – 20 Mbps

    U.S. – 44 Mbps

*Data sourced from M-LAB speed tests taken by real users in Hilo.

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Top high-speed internet providers in Hilo

The largest internet providers in Hilo are Spectrum, Hawaiian Telcom, and HughesNet bringing cable, DSL, and satellite options to Hilo.

Cable internet from Spectrum is available to nearly all Hilo residents, covering 100% of households. Many will also have the option of DSL from Hawaiian Telcom, which covers 96% of the area. Hilo’s third most-available internet provider, HughesNet, offers satellite to around 100% of Hilo residents.

Spectrum cable internet

Provider
Spectrum
Starting price*
$49.99/mo.
Max download speed

1,000 Mbps**

(wireless speeds may vary)

Max upload speed

20 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

Cable from Spectrum offers broadband to all households in Hilo covering 100% of the area.

Spectrum’s cable network is likely to offer faster speeds than DSL or satellite service, but Hilo residents in densely populated areas may experience slowed speeds during peak usage times.

Internet prices for Spectrum start at $49.99/mo.*, which is lower than the average starting price for internet in Hilo, $56.24.

Spectrum customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps**, which comes to an estimated $0.17 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hilo, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Spectrum offers download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps** and upload speeds up to 20 Mbps in Hilo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much faster than the average max speeds from all Hilo's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Hawaiian Telcom DSL internet

Provider

Hawaiian Telcom

Starting price*
$39.99/mo.
Max download speed

300 Mbps

Max upload speed

1.5 Mbps

Average availability

96%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

DSL from Hawaiian Telcom offers broadband to nearly all households in Hilo covering 96% of the area.

DSL internet from Hawaiian Telcom uses telephone lines in Hilo to deliver service, which often leads to lower prices and higher availability, though download speeds are likely to be slower than cable or fiber-optic internet.

Internet prices for Hawaiian Telcom start at $39.99/mo.*, which is significantly lower than the average starting price for internet in Hilo, $56.24.

Hawaiian Telcom customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 300 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $0.13 per Mbps, about the same as the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hilo, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, Hawaiian Telcom offers download speeds up to 300 Mbps and upload speeds up to 1.5 Mbps in Hilo. These download speeds are available to 96% of the area, and are about the same as the average max speeds from all Hilo's providers, 336 Mbps.

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HughesNet satellite internet

Provider
HughesNet
Starting price*
$64.99/mo.
Max download speed

25 Mbps

Max upload speed

0.4 Mbps

Average availability

100%

*Wireless speeds may vary. Pricing per month plus taxes for length of contract. Additional fees and terms may apply. Pricing varies by location and availability. All prices subject to change at any time. May or may not be available based on service address. As of Sep 23, 2022.

**GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

Satellite from HughesNet offers broadband to all households in Hilo covering 100% of the area.

HughesNet satellite internet offers reliable connection in areas of Hilo where other internet types may not be available, but service is likely to come with low monthly data allowances and high latency, making streaming binges and real-time online gaming impractical.

Internet prices for HughesNet start at $64.99/mo.*, which is higher than the average starting price for internet in Hilo, $56.24.

HughesNet customers who choose the lowest-priced plan can expect speeds up to 25 Mbps, which comes to an estimated $2.60 per Mbps, higher than the average cost per Mbps for the lowest priced plans in Hilo, $0.24.

For those who value internet speed as much as cost, HughesNet offers download speeds up to 25 Mbps and upload speeds up to 0.4 Mbps in Hilo. These download speeds are available to 100% of the area, and are much slower than the average max speeds from all Hilo's providers, 336 Mbps.

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Internet provider frequently asked questions

Spectrum is the fastest internet provider in Hilo with download speeds up to 1,000 Mbps*. These speeds are available to 100% of households in Hilo. The next fastest internet provider in Hilo is Hawaiian Telcom, offering download speeds up to 300 Mbps to 96% of the area.

Hawaiian Telcom offers the cheapest internet in Hilo with plans starting at $39.99/mo. This is significantly less than the average starting price for internet in Hilo, $56.24.

Hawaiian Telcom is the largest fiber-optic internet service provider in Hilo, covering 9.298% of the city.

According to the FCC, 93% of households have access to three or more providers. In many areas, a cable, DSL, satellite and possibly fiber-optic provider may be available. You are unlikely, however, to find multiple providers of the same internet type, such as two cable providers, in the same location because operating expenses in an area already served by another provider can be too high to be profitable.

Using your own router is a good way to cut internet costs without having to downgrade your internet plan. You can also try negotiating for a lower price with your current provider, or switch to another internet provider to take advantage of introductory pricing and special promotions.

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*GIG: Limited time offer; subject to change; valid to qualified residential customers who have not subscribed to any services within the previous 30 days and who have no outstanding obligation to Charter. Spectrum Internet® Gig promotion price is $89.99/mo; standard rates apply after yr. 1. Taxes, fees and surcharges extra and subject to change during and after the promotional period; installation/network activation, equipment and additional services are extra. General Terms: INTERNET: Speed based on wired connection and may vary by address. Wireless speeds may vary. Services subject to all applicable service terms and conditions, subject to change. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. Enter your address to determine availability. ©2022 Charter Communications.

Speed based on wired connection. Available Internet speeds may vary by address. Gig capable modem required for Gig speed. For a list of Gig capable modems, visit spectrum.net/modem

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