#Internet Connectivity
Hawaiʻi awarded $149M for high-speed internet expansion
State leaders and partners of Hawaiʻi’s high-speed internet initiative, Connect Kākou, announced that the state has received final approval to begin deploying approximately $149 million in federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) funding, marking one of the most significant digital infrastructure investments in state history.
Feedback sought from Hawaiʻi residents on internet connectivity gaps
Echoing the need by broadband advocates for digital equity, ʻAuamo Collaborative is relaunching an effort to enhance internet access in Hawaiʻi by seeking input from residents across the state to help determine internet connectivity gaps. To do so, residents are asked to take a high-speed test by visiting here: www.testmyspeedhawaii.com.
Connect Kākou: Maui County updating information on areas with poor internet connectivity
Maui County residents, nonprofits, internet service providers and others are encouraged to help update information about locations that have unserved or underserved internet connectivity in an effort to bolster high-speed internet across the state.
Hirono Joins Call for Additional Funds to Boost Internet Connectivity
The Lifeline program extends access to internet and television services to low-income Americans for free or at a reduced cost.
Hawaiʻi Ranked No. 1 in Nation in School Internet Connectivity
Hawaiʻi’s public school system is ranked as the top school district in K-12 broadband connectivity according to the 2016 State of the States annual report.
Oceanic Cable television service restored to most of Maui by 2:46 p.m.
By Wendy Osher (Update: 3:30 p.m. 7/27/10) Video service to Oceanic Time Warner Cable customers was back up and running for most of Maui by 2:46 Tuesday afternoon. Company officials say there are still some areas with spotty internet connectivity though, and efforts to fully restore service continues. The service outage was experienced statewide from […]
Oceanic Time Warner service disruption affects Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Big Island
By Wendy Osher (Update: 3:30 p.m. 7/27/10) Video service to Oceanic Time Warner Cable customers was back up and running for most of Maui by 2:46 Tuesday afternoon. Company officials say there are still some areas with spotty internet connectivity though, and efforts to fully restore service continues. The service outage was experienced statewide from […]
