Internet in Honolulu: speed, SIM cards and coworking

Updated October 2026Sources

307 MbpsMedian download

Is the internet good in Honolulu?

Median fixed broadband in United States is 307 Mbps and mobile is 187 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café wifi is generally fine in Kaka'ako and Waikiki; coworking options exist downtown and in Kaka'ako.

Getting online in Honolulu

	Details
Home fibre	Hawaiian Telcom fibre and Spectrum cable; 300 Mbps–1 Gbps for roughly $60–100 a month.
Cafés and coworking	Café wifi is generally fine in Kaka'ako and Waikiki; coworking options exist downtown and in Kaka'ako.
Tourist SIM	Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.
eSIM	Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors.
Carriers	T-Mobile, Verizon, AT&T
Monthly data plan	$25–50 ($25–50)

Coworking spaces in Honolulu

Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.

Space	Area	Day pass
Regus	Downtown Honolulu	—

Internet speeds in North America

National medians, Speedtest Global Index.

Country	Fixed	Mobile
United States	307 Mbps	187 Mbps
Canada	258 Mbps	86 Mbps

Quick answers

Is the internet fast in Honolulu?

Which SIM card should I get in Honolulu?

Prepaid SIMs at carrier stores, Walmart and Target, roughly US$25–50 for 30 days; no ID usually needed. A travel eSIM is easiest.

Can I use an eSIM in United States?

Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.

Are there coworking spaces in Honolulu?

Yes: Regus.

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Sources

Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.