Internet providers on the Big Island

"Aloha Darrell,

I have been reading about your rentals in HPP. My husband has just been transferred to Hawaii, and we are in the early stages of the moving process. We are going to Hilo in a few weeks to look for houses to buy, or land on which to build; but also realize we may or may not find just the right property at the time that we need it. In case we do end up needing to rent for a while, I wanted to check with you about Internet access on the Big Island. 

• Is high-speed Internet service available throughout the island?
• Is it reliable?  

I work from home and will continue to telecommute once we move, and my job requires that I have access to high-speed Internet.

Mahalo nui loa!"

-- Jennifer G.

Aloha Jennifer,

There are 3 main players that provide Internet access on the Big Island:

• Aloha Broadband
  
• Oceanic Time Warner Cable
  
• Microcom
  

Depending upon what part of the island you finally settle down, one may have better coverage than the others, but I think you should be able to have Internet access anywhere on the Big Island. 

Congratulations, and good luck with your move!