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Hawaii Broadcast Television
Network television programming on broadcast stations originate in Honolulu. They are re-transmitted to relay stations and translators on the neighbor islands. The major broadcast TV networks have local affiliates in the islands. In addition to traditional over the air broadcasts, the network stations are carried by Pay TV systems located on each island.
Television stations in Hawaii are broadcasting over the air in digital as mandated by the FCC. To receive an over the air (OTA) digital broadcast, consumers need a TV set that is capable of receiving a digital signal, or an external digital converter box plugged into an analog set. An outdoor or indoor TV antenna is also required. To check if you can receive OTA digital broadcasts, visit the Antenna Web site.
Most of the major cable television networks are receivable on Hawaii’s cable television and satellite systems. Every Hawaiian Island except Niihau and Kahoolawe have access to cable TV service. Channel and network line-ups vary from system to system. Contact your local cable television company for channel and network information for your area. Spectrum, formerly Time Warner/Oceanic Cable and Hawaiian Telcom are the dominant Pay-TV cable providers in Hawaii. Satellite TV is also available in the islands.
Don’t want to pay for cable or satellite TV? Information on the numerous streaming options can be found here: CordCutter News | Kill the Cable Bill
University of Hawaii Sports programming is shown exclusively on Spectrum cable TV channels. Depending on the type of sport, some games air live only on pay-per-view. A few of the games may also show on network and cable TV channels such as ESPN.
Home page links are highlighted where applicable by clicking on the station’s call letters.
Local TV News Streams: Hawaii New Now on VUit | KITV 4 Livestream | KHON Channel 2 News
List: Current and Former TV Shows Produced in Hawaii
The FCC Hawaii TV Query page can be accessed from this link.
List of TV Stations in Hawaii (Wikipedia)