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Hawaiian Telcom employees raise over $20K to support local arts organizations

Hawaiian Telcom’s 900 employees recently raised over $20,000 this year to benefit the Honolulu Museum of Art as part of its ArtsWave campaign.

Hawaiian Telcom launches 3 Gig Symmetrical internet service

Faster internet accessibility is available on Hawaiian Telcom’s new 3 Gig Symmetrical internet service in all fiber-enabled areas throughout the state, according to an announcement.

Hawaiian Telcom donates $17.33K to support Hui No’eau

As part of the company’s annual ArtsWave campaign, Hawaiian Telcom and its employees statewide have donated $52,000 to three local non-profit organizations dedicated to the arts in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiian Telcom invests in new training center and Fioptics-branded vehicles 

Hawaiian Telcom has a new training center in Hālawa and freshly branded vehicles, both of which were unveiled Tuesday during a dedication ceremony.

Hawaiian Telcom makes $223M investment to expand fiber internet, including on Maui

In 2023, Hawaiian Telcom’s fiber expansion included the entire island of Lāna‘i and more than 95% of the island of Moloka‘i, as well as parts of Wailuku, Kīhei, and Makawao on the Maui isle.

Hawaiian Telcom fiber internet service available to 95% of Moloka‘i 

Hawaiian Telcom expanded availability of its fast, reliable fiber internet service Fioptics to four of Moloka‘i’s five zip codes, which equates to more than 95% of the island. 

New employee giving record for local United Way workplace campaign at Hawaiian Telcom

Hawaiian Telcom and its employees set a new record for their annual United Way fundraising campaign in the company’s 140 anniversary year, raising more than $210,000 for Hawai‘i’s four United Way organizations: Kaua‘i United Way, Aloha United Way on O‘ahu, Maui United Way and Hawai‘i Island United Way.  Of the total, nearly $40,000 was designated for Maui relief efforts.

Hawaiian Telcom celebrates 140 Years of building connections

To commemorate its 140 year milestone, in its anniversary month of August, the company will offer $140,000 in a special round of Digital Equity grants from the Bell Charitable Foundation.

Hawaiian Telcom commits to 40% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030

The target is in alignment with the objectives of the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5-degrees Celsius to reduce the risks and effects of climate change.

FCC Awards $24 Million to Hawaiian Telecom for Rural Broadband Deployment

The Federal Communications Commission has awarded Hawaiian Telecom $24 million to continue deploying fiber broadband service to rural areas in Hawai‘i.

Hawaiian Telcom Donates More Than $86,000 to United Way

Aligned with Hawaiian Telcom’s commitment to the state, United Way organizations on the neighbor islands – Kaua‘i United Way, Maui United Way and Hawai‘i Island United Way – will each receive at least $5,000.

John Komeiji joins Kamehameha Schools, Shin Promoted at Hawaiian Telcom

Kamehameha Schools today announced the selection of John Komeiji as its new General Counsel and Vice President. With Komeiji’s departure, Hawaiian Telcom announced the promotion of Su Shin to President and General Manager.