The $42.45 billion BEAD Program supports nationwide expansion of high-speed internet through planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption efforts. Funding allocations to all states and territories were announced in June 2023.
Broadband Access and Digital Literacy
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Broadband Access and Digital Literacy
Affordable Connectivity & Broadband
Learn about the programs that exist to help qualified families and households pay for internet connectivity and telephone service.
Spectrum Fiber-Powered Internet
Starting at $30 per month. Get the fastest, most reliable Internet with plans to fit your budget. No data caps. No contracts.
Hawaiian Telcom Internet
Now you can download and upload faster with symmetrical speeds up to 3 Gig, only available from Hawaiian Telcom. Buy now and get 3 Gigs for 3 years.
Verizon Forward: Home Internet
Stay connected for as low as $20 per month. Eligible Fios internet customers save with Verizon Forward and Lifeline discounts. Eligible 5G Home internet customers save with Verizon Forward and any Verizon mobile phone plan.
AT&T Fiber: Home Internet
Get home internet for $45 per month. Sign up for 300Mbps and get special pricing for 12 months. Plus, save even more when you bundle.
Project 10Million: Working to Connect Every Student
This program through T-Mobile helps millions of underserved students get internet connectivity at no cost. School districts across the country also have access to free wireless hotspots, free high-speed data and laptops and tablets, at-cost.
Internet Speed Test
Wondering how fast your internet really is? Discover with our quick and easy speed test. Get accurate results instantly and optimize your online experience today!
Funding Opportunities
Learn about available grants and programs.
Federal Grants
The Federal Government makes various grants and programs available to support the buildout of broadband infrastructure. A list of grants is curated by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT), Hawaiʻi Broadband & Digital Equity Office.
Rural Health Care Programs
Supporting healthcare facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity. The program funds two types of services: voice / data and broadband.
State Broadband Resources
Learn about the state agencies responsible for managing and coordinating Hawaiʻi’s broadband efforts.
Hawaiʻi Broadband & Digital Equity Office
Created on July 6, 2021 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic to improve access to broad services for residents, consumers, and businesses across the State.
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Cable Television Division
The Cable Television Division works to promote and facilitate access to affordable, broadband-level telecommunications service across the State.
Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) primary duty is to protect the public interest by overseeing and regulating public utilities to ensure that they provide reliable service at just and reasonable rates.
Broadband Hui
The Hui is a partnership of community stakeholders that was created to address gaps in broadband access both near term and long term. The Hui is represented by the private sector, non-profits and public sector and meets every Wednesday.
Digital Literacy
Digital literacy includes computer and internet knowledge and skills essential to excel in today’s work environment and to benefit from the multitude of government, health, education and social services available online.
Legislation
Broadband Legislation Tracker
View a list of all Federal legislation related to broadband curated by Public Knowledge, a nonprofit organization.