Best Waikoloa Village Internet Service Providers
There are a total of 4 companies providing internet service to a significant portion of Waikoloa Village, Hawaii and meet the minimum accepted broadband definition of 25 Mbps download speed. Our proprietary ranking calculation takes into account different aspects of useable download speed, upload speed and coverage area. For example, an increase of 100 Mbps download speed from 200 Mbps to 300 Mbps is much more significant for users than an increase from 1000 Mbps to 1100Mpbs. Also, for nearly all users download speed is much more important than upload speed. Our ranked ordering of internet service providers in Waikoloa Village:
Rank | Provider | Tech | Max Download Speed | Max Upload Speed | Availability |
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1 | Spectrum | Cable | 940 Mbps | 35 Mbps | 98.6% |
2 | Cincinnati Bell | Fiber | 1000 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 27.7% |
3 | ViaSat | Satellite | 100 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
4 | HughesNet | Satellite | 25 Mbps | 3 Mbps | 100% |
Waikoloa Village HI Internet Access Options
Studies have shown that the competition from having two or more broadband internet providers in a community leads to lower prices and better overall service.
The chart below graphs the segment of the population which has a choice of internet providers at four different ranges of download speeds.
Broadband Internet Speeds
For most users, the average download speed of their internet service is more important than their upload speed. However, upload speed plays at least some role for all users.
Average upload speeds in Waikoloa Village of 7.19 Mbps are faster than the Hawaii County upload speeds and faster than the statewide average for Hawaii.
Waikoloa Village Internet Access Facts
DSL internet is available to 14.8% of Waikoloa Village residents
The average upload speed in Waikoloa Village is 7.19 Mbps. This is 10.4% faster than the average in Hawaii and 38% slower than the national average of 11.56 Mbps
DSL internet is available to 0.0% of the Hawaii County population
Cable internet is available to 83.1% of Hawaii County residents
Fiber optic internet is available to 28.0% of Waikoloa Village residents
The average download speed in Waikoloa Village is 117.2% faster than the Hawaii County average and 0.3% slower than the national average of 32.4 Mbps
Internet Access Technologies
DSL, Cable, Fiber and Fixed Wireless are four common types of technology used to provide internet access. The following chart shows the percentage of Waikoloa Village residents who have access to each of these technology types.
Internet Service FAQs
Who has the best internet service near me?
Our proprietary algorithm that takes into consideration download speed, upload speed, availability and overall value ranks Spectrum as the top provider for Waikoloa Village, Hawaii.
Who has the fastest internet service in Waikoloa Village?
Cincinnati Bell with a download speed of 1000 Mbps provides the fastest internet service in Waikoloa Village.
What locations were used in calculating broadband internet coverage for Waikoloa Village, Hawaii?
The following zip codes were used: 96738
What internet download speed do I need?
Consider the following general rules of thumb when determining the download speed you need for your new Waikoloa Village internet service.
Speed | Devices | Typical Usage |
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25+ Mbps | 1-2 devices | Web browsing Music streaming HD video streaming |
100+ Mbps | 3-5 devices | Video conferencing 4K video streaming Online gaming |
1000+ Mbps | 6+ devices | Multiple video or 4K streams Zero latency gaming |
How do the internet speeds in Waikoloa Village compare to other cities in Hawaii?
Click through to see how the Waikoloa Village broadband speeds compare to these other cities throughout the state: Ewa Villages, Hawi, Kaaawa, Lahaina, Makaha Valley, Nanawale Estates, Wailua Homesteads
Is there fiber internet service near me?
Yes, there is 1 fiber internet provider in Waikoloa Village - Cincinnati Bell.
What is DSL internet service?
DSL provides internet service via phone lines but at speeds typically 100x or more than old fashioned dial-up service over those same phone lines. Download speeds are typically slower than cable, but DSL is more likely to be available in a remote location than cable.
Which internet service provider offers the most coverage in Waikoloa Village, Hawaii?
Spectrum provides broadband internet service to 98.6% of Waikoloa Village.
What is cable internet service?
Cable internet service streams data through the same coaxial cables used for cable television. In nearly all instances cable internet will be faster than DSL. Cable internet is available to nearly 90% of Americans but does not have as much coverage in remote areas as DSL.
Waikoloa Village Cable TV, Satellite TV and Streaming Services
Our ranking of internet service plans can make choosing a new provider fairly easy. Selecting a TV provider is more difficult as additional variables are involved. If you are a heavy TV viewer and/or watch in multiple rooms at the same time, a traditional cable TV package or satellite TV provider may be the best option for you. However, if you live in a rental property or a heavily wooded area, satellite TV may not be a viable option. Streaming TV packages can be a good option for many, especially if your internet plan does not have a data limit. Read through the pros and cons of the various TV packages available to you and chose the best match to your viewing needs.

Spectrum
- 125+ channels
- Flexible packages
- 85,000 OnDemand titles
- All plans feature sports, breaking news, movies plus Spectrum Originals

DISH
- 290+ channels
- Satellite coverage virtually anywhere
- 4 video package tiers
- Access to apps, Google assistant and 2000 hour smart DVR

Hulu Live TV
- 75+ channels
- Access to premium Hulu originals
- Includes Disney+ and ESPN+
- 2 simultaneous streams supported on a broad array of devices

YouTube TV
- 85+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Sports plus, Spanish plus and premium movie add-ons

DIRECTV stream
- 140+ channels
- Unlimited cloud DVR
- Local network and sports coverage
- Unlimited streams in-home. TV to go with the DIRECTV app

fuboTV
- 180+ channels
- 1000 hours of cloud DVR
- Local network coverage
- Extensive sports coverage plus sports add-on packages