PRESS RELEASE: DHHL urges Sandwich Isles Communications customers to immediately switch phone and internet service providers
Published on May 24, 2024 in Latest news from the department, newsroom
HAWAII DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL LANDS
He Industry Hawaiian Islands
Josรฉ GREEN, Maryland
GOVERNOR
K.E. GOVERNOR
KALI WATSON
PRESIDENT
HAWAIIAN HOMES COMMISSION
DHHL URGES SANDWICH ISLES COMMUNICATIONS CUSTOMERS TO
IMMEDIATELY CHANGE PHONE AND INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDER
Tenants must act to avoid disruption of critical telecommunications services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2024
HONOLULU โ Today, up to 1,500 homes and businesses in the Hawaiian Home Lands are facing a sudden loss of phone and/or Internet service provided by Sandwich Isles Communications (SIC). Affected parties are located across the state and include many homes in remote communities.
The Department of Hawaii Homeland (DHHL) urges any beneficiary receiving service from SIC to immediately change their service to another provider to avoid interruption of their telephone and/or Internet service. Residential customers should contact alternative service providers to determine if service is available at their address:
Additional resources and ongoing updates are available on the department's Broadband Program webpage at https://dhhl.hawaii.gov/broadband/ including information about:
- Eligibility for government program that offers free and low-cost residential service
- Information for affected businesses in Hawaiian Home Lands
SIC is a private company that is required to provide reliable telecommunications service in the Hawaiian Home Lands. The company is facing foreclosure by the federal government due to nonpayment of a major loan. DHHL is working to ensure minimal disruption to affected beneficiaries.
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About the Hawaii Department of Homeland:
The Department of Native Hawaiian Lands carries out Prince Jonah Kลซhiล Kalanianaสปole's vision of rehabilitating Native Hawaiians by returning them to their land. Established by the U.S. Congress in 1921 with the passage of the Hawaiian Housing Commission Act, the DHHL-led Hawaiian Housing Program includes management of more than 200,000 acres of land throughout the state with the specific purpose of developing and offering housing.
Media Contact:
Diamond Clappers
Information and Community Relations Officer
Hawaii Department of Homeland
Cell: 808-342-0873
