Internet providers in Honolulu, Hawaii 96816
ZIP code 96816 is in Honolulu, Honolulu County, Hawaii. Compare the major providers below, then check availability for your address.
Internet in Honolulu 96816: local snapshot
About 92% of the 17,982 households in 96816 have a broadband subscription, in line with the Hawaii average of 91%. That ranks 96816#39 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 Honolulu, Hawaii
Share of residential locations in Honolulu 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 | 94% | |
| 2 | Spectrum | Fiber, Cable | 94% | |
| 3 | T-Mobile Home Internet | Fixed wireless | 85% | |
| 4 | Hawaii Dialogix Telecom | Fiber, DSL | 2% |
Satellite internet
| 1 | Starlink | Satellite | 99%+ | |
| 2 | Viasat | 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 Honolulu?
Fiber is widely available: about 63% of locations in Honolulu can get it. Gigabit-class service (1,000 Mbps down) is reported for about 66% of locations. Fixed wireless home internet is reported for about 63% of locations.
FCC National Broadband Map, data as of December 31, 2025: share of residential locations in Honolulu that providers report they can serve. City-level figures, not your address.
What to know about internet in Honolulu 96816
altafiber reports service to the most residential locations in Honolulu, about 94%. 3 providers report coverage of at least half of locations (altafiber, Spectrum, and T-Mobile Home Internet), so the market looks competitive. T-Mobile Home Internet offers fixed wireless home internet, an option if you prefer no cable or fiber installation.
Broadband adoption in 96816 (92%) is higher than the Honolulu average of 90%. By median household income, 96816 ranks 3 of 11 ZIP codes in Honolulu. The median age of residents is 46, an older-skewing area where reliability and simple plans tend to matter most.
Frequently asked questions
Is fiber internet available in Honolulu?
Yes, in part. About 63% of residential locations in Honolulu can get fiber, 93% can get cable, and about 66% can get gigabit-class speeds, per FCC data. Availability depends on your exact address.
Which internet provider has the widest coverage in Honolulu?
altafiber reports service to about 94% of residential locations in Honolulu, the most of any provider, per FCC data. Availability still depends on your address.
How many internet providers serve Honolulu?
4 providers report service to at least 2% of locations in Honolulu, and 3 cover at least half. Satellite (Starlink, Viasat) 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 Honolulu 96816?
Most households are well served by 100–300 Mbps. Heavy streaming, gaming or many connected devices may benefit from 500 Mbps or more.
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