#high-speed internet
$72M in federal funds to expand high-speed internet access to Native Hawaiian homes
The funding will be used to deploy internet infrastructure and adopt projects to connect unserved households throughout the state to high-speed internet service, providing essential resources to fully participate in the digital economy.
Expansion of high-speed internet coming to Hawaiian Islands with undersea cable project
According to a press release from the University of Hawai‘i, the system will have 24 fiber pairs with a design life of 25 years and is expected to be ready for service in late 2026.
Pāhala is first Big Island zip code fully fiber-enabled by Hawaiian Telcom
Residents may qualify for support to receive free internet through August 2024.
Hawai‘i County Council gives nod to measures that will further Big Island broadband connectivity initiatives
Hawai‘i County looks to receive a total of $275,000 in grant funds to help develop and implement a plan to achieve equitable internet access around the island and help sign up households for financial aid to get broadband access.
