This one channel is currently split allowing for two return video channels. Five University campuses on four islands are directly connected through HITS for two-way video programming. In addition, HITS is interconnected with the State's other video networks and is therefore accessible from additional campuses and government facilities. This transfer was conceived to improve operating efficiencies and facilitate further system development and modernization. Due to its mountainous terrain, Hawaii is the most heavily cabled CATV jurisdiction in America.
Service is provided by a handful of companies on six islands.
The remaining cable companies on all the islands are required to comply with the State mandates for institutional networking similar to the system currently being developed on Oahu by Oceanic Cablevision. All cable companies can receive HITS, which is used as a transport mechanism for statewide cable programming. On Oahu, there are now five PEG channels, including two solely dedicated to education. University campuses on all islands and other sites connected through the Institutional Networks can originate live programming.