Honolulu (July 30, 2024) - The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs' (DCCA) has approved Hawaiian Telcom to offer Fioptics+ TV service in the counties of Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi, a move that will benefit thousands of local consumers.
The DCCA's approval is a major milestone, giving neighbor island residents a choice of TV service provider for the first time in more than three decades. Fioptics+ TV service, which will be available to fiber-enabled households in the countries of Kauaʻi, Maui, and Hawaiʻi beginning August 5, 2024m is possible thanks to Hawaiian Telcom's multi-million dollar, statewide investment in fiber infrastructure.
"The DCCA's approval opens new doors for more Hawai'i residents, giving them a choice of TV providers for the first time," said Hawaiian Telcom President Su Shin. "Our fiber expansions helps to improve digital equity in Hawaiʻi and level the playing field for neighbor island residents. Fioptics+ TV is the fruition of a lot of hard work by the Hawaiian Telcom team and we're proud to be able to offer a choice to our neighbor island families."
Consumers can save money by bundling Fioptics+ TV with Hawaiian Telcom's 100% fiber internet service, which offers the fastest upload speed in the state. New customers can receive the first month free when bundling 600 megabits per second fiber internet and Fioptics+ TV for $49.99. For information, please visit hawaiiantel.com/fiopticsplus or call Hawaiian Telcom at 808-643-3456
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About Hawaiian Telcom
Established by King David Kalakaua in 1883, Hawaiian Telcom, a locally managed legacy company, has served Hawaiʻi's telecommunications needs for over 140 years. Headquartered in Honolulu, Hawaiian Telcom delivers communications solutions, including high-speed internet, video, voice, data network solutions and security, managed and cloud services to residential, business and wholesale customers over its statewide future-proof fiber network. Hawaiian Telcom has expanded the possibilities of community connectivity, offering the fastest, most reliable connection available through its resilient, weather-proof fiber network.
Hawaiian Telcom has made a significant investment in the state, from building local infrastructure, including laying new undersea cables across the Pacific to Asia, to making strides in closing the digital divide by expanding its services statewide and supporting local organizations with programs focused on digital equity. Since 2017, between grants and sponsorships, Hawaiian Telcom has given more than $5.5 million to support nonprofits and charitable initiatives across Hawaiʻi. For more information, visit Hawaiiantel.com.
Contact
Ann Nishida Fry
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Ann.nishida@hawaiiantel.com