Jill Tokuda: “For 140 years, Hawaiian Telcom has been keeping the people of Hawaii connected. Since the days of the Hawaiian Kingdom…”

“For 140 years, Hawaiian Telcom has been keeping the people of Hawaii connected. Since the days of the Hawaiian Kingdom, when Archibald Scott Cleghorn, father of Princess Ka'iulani, chartered the Mutual Phone Company, loved ones and lifelines have been just a phone call away. As an island State, the ocean often seems far too wide for me. Like the iconic commercial we all remember--which still bring tears to my eyes--of a college student getting a call from her mom, Hawaiian Telcom continues to keep us connected with our ohana, now with high-speed internet and modern communication services for the digital age. Hawaiian Telcom and its generations of employees, past and present, have made it their mission to provide the people of Hawaii with the connectivity and digital equity they deserve. Whether it is accessing educational or workforce opportunities, stimulating our economy, promoting telehealth services, or simply connecting with family and friends, innovative communication technologies play a critical role in the rural and remote communities we live in. To all who have contributed to Hawaiian Telcom's 140-year legacy of service to our islands, I extend my sincerest congratulations and thanks. Mahalo for all they do to keep us connected, and I look forward to our next 140 years of service together. ____________________”