# Connecting Communities

The Hawaiian Islands Fiber Link (HIFL) is a next-generation, carrier-neutral, open access, unrepeatered submarine cable system designed to enhance inter-island broadband infrastructure across Hawai‘i. The project entails the deployment of a high-capacity subsea fiber optic network interconnecting O‘ahu, Hawai‘i (Big Island), Maui, Kaua‘i, Lāna‘i, and Moloka‘i, enabling scalable, low-latency, and resilient connectivity between the islands.

### Locations

**Līhue, Kaua‘i**  
**Kapolei, O‘ahu**  
**Kaunakakai, Moloka‘i**  
**Kahului, Maui**  
**Mānele Harbor, Lāna‘i**

## 400mi

Cable Length

**24** Fiber Pairs**  
**6** Islands**  
**3** Segments**

For more information scan the QR code or visit [www.hifl](http://www.hifl/). llc

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## Product Offerings

### Cable Landing Station

- Managed Ethernet Capacity  
- Dark Fiber Pair

### Points of Presence (PoPs)

#### Maui  
- Cable Landing Station  
- Managed Ethernet Capacity  
- Dark Fiber Pair

#### Moloka‘i  
- Cable Landing Station  
- Managed Ethernet Capacity

#### Hawai‘i  
- Cable Landing Station  
- UH Hilo  
- UH Kauai Community College

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## Technical Specifications

HIFL delivers high-capacity inter-island connectivity through Ethernet transport services (10G, 100G, and 400G) offering scalable, low-latency solutions with flexible interconnection options. Customers may connect directly at the Cable Landing Station (CLS), colocate equipment at key interconnection facilities, or procure local access from third-party providers. Where available, HIFL offers integrated access solutions to provide seamless, end-to-end connectivity.

### Parameter

| Platform | Ciena  
| Ciena 6500 RLS equipped with WL6e Technology |

### Supported Interfaces (Ethernet)

- **10G**  
  - 10GBASE-SR  
  - 10GBASE-LR  
- **100G**  
  - 100GBASE-SR4  
  - 100GBASE-LR4  
- **400G**  
  - 400GBASE-FR4  
  - 400GBASE-LR4

*If desired product type is not listed, customers may inquire about availability.*

### Interconnection Options

- Direct connect at CLS  
- Third-party access (customer provided/HIFL integrated)

### Latency Chart

| Site A | Site B | Distance (km) | RTD (ms) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| DRFortress | Kauai Community College (KCC) Campus | 238.5 | 2.328 |
| DRFortress | UH Maui College Campus | 239.9 | 2.342 |
| DRFortress | UH Hilo Campus | 486.2 | 4.747 |
| UH Maui College Campus | UH Hilo Campus | 246.4 | 2.405 |
| DRFortress | Maui College Molokai Education Ctr. | 175.4 | 1.712 |

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## Fiber Map (Unrepeatered)

HIFL Middle Mile  
The Interisland Backbone of Connect Kākou

As a part of the Connect Kākou initiative, the HIFL project provides the “Middle Mile” backbone needed to connect the islands and enable high-speed internet access statewide. This infrastructure, combined with “Last Mile” connections that reach directly into communities, will empower local providers to deliver high-quality internet to homes, schools, and businesses across the islands.

HIFL will connect fiber bandwidth from long-haul network stations across Hawai‘i.