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Bringing affordable, fast, and reliable broadband to Hawaiian home lands. We’re part of the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands.

DHHL’s Broadband program works to ensure households and businesses on Hawaiian home lands have access to phone and internet services that are affordable, fast and reliable. We advocate on behalf of DHHL lessees and coordinate with telecommunications service providers. Additionally, we develop programs to help DHHL beneficiaries acquire the digital skills and tools necessary to utilize the internet for health care, jobs, education and other essential services.

09/30/2026

NTIA’s Native Entities Grant Program is making approximately $250 million in competitive funding available to support broadband use and adoption in Native communities. Eligible projects can include digital skills and workforce training, education and employment opportunities, technology and equipment access and public access computing centers.

Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities and Native Hawaiian organizations may be eligible to apply, with individual awards expected to range from $500,000 to $2.5 million.

Homestead associations and organizations interested in the opportunity are encouraged to review the program requirements and eligibility details. Applications are due November 17, 2026.

Learn more about the program at: https://broadbandusa.ntia.gov/

For questions and additional information, visit:

NEGP FAQ: https://broadbandusa.ntia.gov/technical-assistance/TBCP3_NEGP_FAQ_v1
Office Hours: https://broadbandusa.ntia.gov/events/latest-events

09/23/2026

Think your internet is fast? Put it to the test! ⚡ Your results can help us get a better picture of internet speeds across Hawaiian Home Lands and support efforts to improve connectivity in our communities.

Visit speedtest.net to take the speed test today.

09/15/2026

Still buffering? 👀 Slow downloads, frozen video calls, and endless loading screens can make getting online frustrating. Help us better understand internet speeds on Hawaiian Home Lands by taking our speed test today.

Visit speedtest.net to take the test.

09/04/2026

The Hawaiian word for “internet provider” is ke kahua hoʻolako pūnaewele. Taken from “hoʻolako,” to supply, and “pūnaewele,” meaning network, it refers to the company that connects your home or business to the internet using cables, phone lines or wireless networks.

For help selecting an internet provider, check out our website for tips and resources: https://dhhlbroadband.com/lessee-resources/.

08/12/2026

Ho‘omaika‘i, Aislen! 🎉

Aislen Bacalso is taking on a new role with the DHHL Broadband Program as Broadband Coordination Assistant.

A 2020 graduate of Kamehameha Schools Kapālama and current Global MBA student at UH Mānoa, Aislen’s work at DHHL includes supporting telehealth programs and preparing for the distribution of laptops to charter schools across DHHL’s pae ‘āina, helping more keiki and ʻohana access the tools they need to learn, connect and thrive. In her role, she also supports grant compliance, program coordination and broadband initiatives that expand access to essential services and opportunities across Hawaiian Home Lands.

We’re excited to celebrate Aislen and her work supporting Native Hawaiian communities across the state.

07/31/2026

The office is simply more fun with our interns around! Along with gaining hands-on experience and contributing to projects that help our community, they’re forming new friendships, discovering shared interests, and bringing new energy to the workplace.

Want to join them? Students can apply through the State of Hawai'i Department of Labor & Industrial Relations Hele Imua program, a 12-week internship that gives participants exposure to high-demand occupations in state government.

Click the link in bio to learn more.

07/28/2026

Are you prepared for a hurricane? Take the time now to build up two weeks' worth of emergency supplies with water, food, medications, flashlights, batteries, and other essentials. Protect important documents in a waterproof container or secure digital backup. Know your evacuation routes and where you’ll go. Prepare a go bag for every household member and strengthen your home by securing outdoor items.

Preparation today can help protect your family, your home, and your peace of mind when a storm approaches.

07/21/2026

For Riley, her internship is about more than gaining experience. It’s about contributing to work that feels personal and meaningful.

E komo mai, Riley! 👋 Born and raised in Wai‘anae, Riley recently graduated from the University of Hawaiʻi West O‘ahu.

By working with DHHL’s Broadband program, she’s learning about DHHL’s work beyond housing and how digital access can create more opportunities for Hawaiian Home Lands communities. She has also been supporting TBCP projects, including cultural and environmental clearances for a statewide library solar charging stations project. ☀️

“As someone who is part-Native Hawaiian, this internship feels really meaningful because I get to contribute to efforts that support Native Hawaiian communities,” Riley shared. “I’m also building skills in writing, grants and public service that I hope to use to help others in the future.”

07/16/2026

For Rhianna, broadband is no longer just about getting online. It’s about the people and communities behind every connection. 💻

Say aloha to Rhianna, a second-year student at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa from ‘Ewa Beach. 🤙

Through an internship with DHHL’s Broadband program, Rhianna is seeing the planning, technical work and community outreach that go into expanding digital access. One of her most memorable experiences so far was visiting communities and speaking directly with residents about their internet service.

“Before this internship, broadband was just something I used but took for granted,” Rhianna shared. “After visiting communities and talking with residents, I realized how much connectivity can impact people’s lives.”

07/14/2026

What does environmental policy have to do with broadband? For Brin, it’s all connected. 🌱

Originally from Kailua, Brin recently graduated from Dartmouth College, where she studied earth sciences and public policy. This fall, she will begin a master’s degree program in environmental health science and policy at George Washington University.

As an intern with DHHL’s Broadband program, Brin is learning how environmental compliance supports responsible infrastructure development and helps connect rural communities to technology resources and education. 🌎

“I came into this internship wanting to learn more about environmental compliance, but I’ve also seen how it connects to real communities,” Brin shared. “I’m gaining hands-on experience with research, planning and responsible development that I hope to carry into my future career.”

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https://dhhl.hawaii.gov/broadband/

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