Internet providers in Keaau, Hawaii 96749
ZIP code 96749 is in Keaau, Hawaii County, Hawaii. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Keaau 96749: local snapshot
About 93% of the 6,792 households in 96749 have a broadband subscription, 2 points above the Hawaii average of 91%. That ranks 96749#25 of 85 ZIP codes in Hawaii for broadband adoption.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2023). These figures describe the area, not the providers available at your address.
Compare internet providers in Keaau, Hawaii
Share of residential locations in Keaau where each provider reports service, from the FCC National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025). Availability depends on your exact address.
| # | Provider | Technology (varies by address) | Locations covered | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | altafiber | Fiber, Fixed wireless | 70% | |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 66% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 35% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | Viasat | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ |
Satellite service is available at nearly every address but typically has higher latency than wired options.
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What technologies are available in Keaau?
Fiber is widely available: about 74% of locations in Keaau can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 83% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Keaau that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Keaau 96749
altafiber reports service to the most residential locations in Keaau, about 70%. 2 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (altafiber and Spectrum), so the market looks moderately competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
The median age of residents is 43.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Keaau?
Yes, in part. About 74% of residential locations in Keaau can get fiber, 66% can get cable, and about 83% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Keaau?
altafiber reports service to about 70% of residential locations in Keaau, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Keaau?
3 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Keaau, and 2 cover at least half. Satellite (Viasat, Starlink) is also available nearly everywhere.
What is the difference between fiber, cable and DSL?
Fiber offers the fastest and most consistent speeds, cable is widely available with high download speeds, and DSL runs over phone lines and is usually slower. See our guide for details.
What internet speed do I need in Keaau 96749?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.