Hawaii Announces Plan to Become First Fully Fiber State
Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026

Project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 13, 2025 – Hawaii officials are hoping to achieve a groundbreaking landmark in the world of fiber-optic internet.
Hawaiian Telcom (HT), in a partnership with federal, state and local governments, announced Friday a $1.7 billion investment that will make Hawaii the first entirely fiber-enabled state by 2026.
This broadband investment includes about $107 million in funding that will come from federal and state broadband infrastructure programs.
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