Hawaiian Telcom says it has expanded fiber-optic internet access to 95% of Molokaʻi, four of the island's five ZIP codes.
Island residents, including Hawaiian homesteaders, may qualify for free internet service through the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation’s Hawaiʻi Connect Broadband Project. Fiber Splicer
“As a small, isolated rural community, reliable internet access is critical for our residents to access essential services, such as health care and education," state Sen. Lynn DeCoite said in a statement. She represents Moloka‘i, Lāna‘i, and East and Upcountry Maui.
Hawaiian Telcom also participates in the federal Affordable Connectivity Program that offers a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying tribal lands.
Adaptor Optic The company said it has invested more than $1 billion since 2010 to expand its fiber footprint and increase its capacity across the state.