--- title: Hawaiian Telcom is Rewiring its Networks for Fiberoptics (Video) description: Did you know that fiber optic cables are thinner than a strand of hair but can transfer data at the speed of light? image: https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Jason-HNN.jpg --- -   -   -   -   [![Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png?width=350&height=124&name=HAWN_TELCOM_LOGO_two-color-RGB%20(1).png "Hawaiian Telcom")](http://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Residential](https://www.hawaiiantel.com) - [Business](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/business) - [Wholesale](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/wholesale-carrier-services) - [About US](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/about-us) ≡︎Menu ## [Connections](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) ### The Hawaiian Telcom Blog - - [Internet / WiFi](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-internet-wifi) - [Television](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-television) - [Voice](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-voice) - [Security](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-security) - [Cloud](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-cloud) - [IT Solutions](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-it-solutions) - [Community](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-community) - [Technical Support](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/topic-technical-support) - [Visit Hawaiiantel.com](http://hawaiiantel.com) - [Home](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections) - Hawaiian Telcom is Rewiring its Networks for Fiberoptics (Video) # Hawaiian Telcom is Rewiring its Networks for Fiberoptics (Video) ![](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Jason-HNN.jpg) By [Hawaiian Telcom](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/author/hawaiian-telcom) on May 18, 2022, 4:14:55 PM Tags: [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) Did you know that fiber optic cables are thinner than a strand of hair but can transfer data at the speed of light? Our executive director of strategy and fiber development Jason Thune talked about this and how Hawaiian Telcom is expanding our next-generation fiber network in Hawai'i on [Hawaii News Now](https://www.linkedin.com/company/hawaii-news-now/) Sunrise. This means that [#Fioptics](https://www.linkedin.com/feed/hashtag/?keywords=fioptics&highlightedUpdateUrns=urn%3Ali%3Aactivity%3A6925987204875907072), our 100% fiber internet service that is fast, reliable, and future-proof, will be available to even more homes and businesses across the islands. Watch here: [![Jason-HNN](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jason-HNN.png?width=938&name=Jason-HNN.png)](https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/video/2022/04/29/hawaiian-telcom-is-rewiring-its-networks-fiberoptics/) --- Imagine the Possibilities with Hawaiian Telcom Fioptics - learn more at [https://www.hawaiiantel.com/Fioptics](https://www.hawaiiantel.com/Fioptics) ---   Share this article: - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [Email](mailto:?body=I%20thought%20you%20might%20enjoy%20reading%20this%20article%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fblog.hawaiiantel.com%2Fconnections%2Fhawaiian-telcom-is-rewiring-its-networks-for-fiberoptics-video&subject=Check%20out%20the%20latest%20news%20from%20Hawaiian%20Telcom) ### Trending 1[When the Storm Hits, Fiber Stays Strong](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/when-the-storm-hits-fiber-stays-strong) 2[Fiber-Optics Key to Digital Resilience](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/fiber-optics-key-to-digital-resilience) 3[Hawaiian Telcom’s Summer of Community Connection](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcoms-summer-of-community-connection) 4[Fiber-optic cables help with leak detection](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/fiber-optic-cables-help-with-leak-detection) 5[Peace of Mind for Condo Residents Starts with Fiber-Optics](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/peace-of-mind-for-condo-residents-starts-with-fiber-optics) #### OTHER RELATED ARTICLES [![](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/3%20Gig%20Hawaiis%20Fastest%20Internet.png)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-launches-hawaiis-fastest-internet-3-gig-symmetrical-internet) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [Hawaiian Telcom Launches Hawai‘i’s Fastest Internet - 3 Gig Symmetrical Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-launches-hawaiis-fastest-internet-3-gig-symmetrical-internet) [![](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Symmetrical%20internet%20service%20can%20boost%20business%20productivity.png)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/symmetrical-internet-service-can-boost-business-productivity) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [Symmetrical internet service can boost business productivity](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/symmetrical-internet-service-can-boost-business-productivity) [![The Advantages of Fiber Internet in Today's Digital Age](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/The%20Advantages%20of%20Fiber%20Internet%20in%20Todays%20Digital%20Age.jpg)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/advantages-of-fiber-internet-in-todays-digital-age) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [The Advantages of Fiber Internet in Today's Digital Age](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/advantages-of-fiber-internet-in-todays-digital-age) [![Hawaiian Telcom Invests $223M in 2023: Future-Proof Fiber Network Reaches 50% of State](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Hawaiian%20Telcom%20Invests%20$223M%20in%202023_Blog%20Featured%20Image.png)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-invests-223m-in-2023-future-proof-fiber-network-reaches-50-of-state) [News](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-news) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [Hawaiian Telcom Invests $223M in 2023: Future-Proof Fiber Network Reaches 50% of State](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-invests-223m-in-2023-future-proof-fiber-network-reaches-50-of-state) [![Hawaiian Telcom x Erin Hiromoto Collaboration](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Erin%20Hiramoto%20Collab%20Story.png)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-x-erin-hiromoto-collaboration) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [Hawaiian Telcom x Erin Hiromoto Collaboration](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/hawaiian-telcom-x-erin-hiromoto-collaboration) [![Female siting at a table with a laptop in front of her and holding a mobile device in each hand.](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/hubfs/Symmetrical%20Internet_Blog%20Featured%20Image.png)](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/symmetrical-internet-offers-same-upload-download-speeds) [Fiber Internet](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/tag/type-fiber-internet) [Symmetrical Internet Offers Same Upload, Download Speeds](https://blog.hawaiiantel.com/connections/symmetrical-internet-offers-same-upload-download-speeds) Get recent posts straight to your inbox. © 2026 Hawaiian Telcom. 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