HONOLULU — In November, Hawaiian Telcom announced the launch of a 3 Gig Symmetrical Internet Service available to households in all fiber-enabled areas throughout Hawaii.
Hawaiian Telcom said in our increasingly connected world, the need for faster internet speed never stops. With 3 Gig Symmetrical Fioptics Internet Service, users can download, or receive data, and upload, or send data, at speeds up to 3 gigabits per second, hereafter referred to as Gbps, the fastest speed available in Hawaii.
“Hawaiian Telcom is proud to lead the way as the first in Hawaii to offer multi-gig internet speeds,” said Hawaiian Telcom President Su Shin. “We are committed to continuing to raise the bar as we did with our historic launch of 1 Gig internet, and to providing our customers with the fastest and most reliable connectivity, empowering our community to thrive in the digital age.”
“Our investment in fiber which tops $1 billion is crucial for Hawaii’s future as it enhances connectivity, supports economic growth, and ensures that our residents have access to high-speed internet, which is essential for education, telehealth, and remote work,” Shin said. “Our commitment not only modernizes the state’s infrastructure but also strengthens its position in the digital economy.”
There are 21 connected devices in the average United States household, according to Deloitte’s 2023 Consumer Survey. A 3 Gig internet connection can support multiple devices performing high-bandwidth activities such as video conferencing, streaming videos, and online gaming, at the same time without interruption. Whether you are creating content, running a home office, streaming videos, or gaming, 3 Gig provides a lag-free experience.
Hawaii Pacific University’s esports arena with high-end gaming PCs, next-generation consoles, and virtual reality stations join local educators and gamers who are excited about a 3 Gig option.
“At Hawaii Pacific University Esports, we understand the critical role that fast reliable internet plays in advancing esports, gaming, and tech across the islands,” said Jordan Oliver, the Hawaii Pacific University Esports Director. “Hawaiian Telcom’s new 3 Gig symmetrical service is a tremendous boost for Hawaii’s tech community, supporting everything from high-stakes live-streamed tournaments and immersive video conference events to innovative extended reality, or XR, projects and collaborative content creation.”
“This level of connectivity empowers our students, gamers, and tech community to engage seamlessly in high-bandwidth activities, ensuring Hawaii stays competitive on the global stage,” Oliver said. “We are excited for the possibilities this upgrade will bring.”
Additionally, video resolutions continue to improve, increasing the data load on a home internet connection. With 3 Gig speed, an individual can download or send a 20 Gig 4K Ultra High Definition video that is one hour in length in just 53 seconds, claims Hawaiian Telcom. The same activity would take more than 4.5 hours over a 10-megabits-per-second connection.
Hawaiian Telcom’s 3 Gig Internet is paired with the most advanced eero Max 7 WiFi gateway, which provides up to 2,500 square feet of WiFi coverage and includes world-class encryption, security protocols, and security updates to help keep your home network safe and secure.
Since 2010, Hawaiian Telcom has invested more than $1 billion to expand and support its network to serve customers throughout the state. Hawaiian Telcom’s growing fiber infrastructure enables access to its 100 percent fiber internet service Fioptics, and next-generation television service Fioptics+. Fioptics+ TV became available for residential customers statewide in Aug. 2024, the first competition for TV service on Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii Island in 30 years.
For more information, and to check on availability, visit www.hawaiiantel.com, or call Hawaiian Telcom at 808-643-3456.
