Another Broadband question for HPP

[Beachboy]

Is there anybody providing either Cable or DSL from the area of 9th Ave. to Second Ave. Or is there any Internet Cafes in either Keaau or Pahoa Town? My wife has an internet business that will need her attention ASAP once we move there.
As far as the high speed access goes. I'm in a weird situation. While my home is being built, I'll be staying at one home on 9th Ave. I know for a fact it has no internet access, because I stayed there a week after the earthquake this past year on the Big Island. But whether 9th Ave. has some sort of access....I don't know...anybody?

[macuu222]

I Live on 5th between makuu and the end of the subdivision. I've been requesting DSL or cable for the past 15 years. Currently Cable is down to 19th. They have moved 5 blocks in 15 years....and at that rate you probably won't see cable on 9th for about 50 years. DSL is alittle bit more wide spread. But their requirement for installing DSL is that there has to be 30 (occupied) homes within a one mile square area before they will install.

There is a internet cafe in Pahoa next to Subway.

[Beachboy]

has anybody made the effort to have Clearwire come to Puna? I'm sure they could be one solution? Is there no "dish network" that provides TV service for HPP? I'd imagine if there is, they'd probably offer up the internet thru their network?

[macuu222]

Dish Network is abundant all over HPP but they do not have internet capability. Believe me when I tell you that the lower part of HPP is seriously lacking in internet capability. I have an internet business also and dialup has been the only source for my internet access and for many people in the lower part of the park. Even cell phone reception is spotty.

[wonderkine]

I just bought a house on 4th between paradise and kaoli and I got DSL installed no problem. It's even pretty fast.

[Punamom]

Anyone needing fast internet where its not supplied can try AWS advanced wireless service out of Hilo.They are also looking for folks to host their antennas if you do that your internet service is free.

[bystander]

I know someone who lives on 9th who's been asking the phone company for DSL for years. She was told it isn't and won't be available to certain areas in HPP.

[oink]

When I was last on the BI and needed to go on line I was fortunate to discover Lola's Cafe in Hilo. Wireless broadband was available for no charge. All you had to do is buy lunch. Good lunch, good atmosphere and good internet.

S. FL Islander to be

[sansei]

There are currently three providers of satellite based internet service that I am aware of:
HughesNet/Direc-Way http://www.direc-way.us
Wildblue http://www.wildblue.com
Starband http://www.starband.com

From their web sites, Hughesnet/Direc-way and Wildblue only provide service in the contiguous 48 states. Starband has two dealers on island. The closest is:
Tropical Satellite
16-1347A Ao Rd.
Kurtistown, HI 96760
808-968-8874
The other dealer is Hawaii Satellite Internet in Kapaau.

Hughesnet/Direc-way has satellite coverage that should take care of Hawaii but they don't seem to have a dealer. Maybe an opportunity for the right person?

The big problem with satellite internet is the latency due to the signal having to transit up to the the satellite and then back down. Downloads are fast because the data streams. The latency is noticable when web surfing, especially when the page is agregatted from multiple URLS. Forget about using VOIP and VPN's are problematic. There is also a about a $300 charge up front for the equipment and installation.

I am in California right now and I have been using Wildblue for about 6 months. It is not as good as DSL or Cable but when you can't get either, it sure beats dialup. I was on ISDN prior to signing up with Wildblue through AT&T. I was ok with ISDN but $50/mo. vs $75/mo. made me switch.

Did you look into wireless as an option? According to their www sites, Verizonwireless has no data coverage in Puna. Cingular's site indicates there is 3G coverage over most of Puna but the cost is about $80/mo for unlimited data. Would be nice to hear from any punatic who has tried Cingular's Laptop Broadband Connect.

When considering using wireless hotspots with 802.11b/g technology, be sure you understand the security aspects and use encryption. Improperly set up, you can be open to hacking/data hijacking/piracy. Be especially carefull doing financial transactions or passing your username/password over the net.

[Beachboy]

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I just bought a house on 4th between paradise and kaoli and I got DSL installed no problem. It's even pretty fast.

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who did you get your DSL with ?