Most people are overpaying for speed they don't need — or underpaying for speeds that leave them frustrated. This guide matches real usage to real speeds so you can make a confident decision.
Prices shown are one provider’s rates with AutoPay & paperless billing; other providers’ prices vary by town, and some are $5/mo more without AutoPay. Check your address for exact availability.
| Activity | Per Device / Stream | 100 Mbps | 1 Gig | 2 Gig+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HD Streaming (1080p) | 5–8 Mbps | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4K Streaming (Netflix, YouTube) | 50–100 Mbps | ✗ | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Video Conferencing (Zoom/Teams) | 25–50 Mbps up/down | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Online Gaming | 3–6 Mbps + low ping | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Game Download (100 GB) | — | ~2 hrs | ~14 min | ~7 min |
| Remote Work / VPN | 10–25 Mbps sym. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smart Home (10+ devices) | 1–5 Mbps each | Limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cloud Backup / Large Uploads | Requires symmetrical | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 4K Video Editing Upload | 50+ Mbps upload | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
Answer a few quick questions and our assistant will recommend the right plan tier for your household — then check if it's available at your address.
Cable internet gives you fast download but slow upload. Fiber is symmetrical — same speed both ways. If you video call, upload files, or work from home, symmetrical speeds change everything.
Your router is often the real bottleneck, not your plan. Even a 1 Gig fiber line will feel slow through an old router. The good news — depending on your plan, a Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7 router is included as your provided equipment, so you get the speeds you're paying for right out of the box.
"Up to 1 Gig" is a ceiling, not a promise. Cable networks share bandwidth in your neighborhood, so speeds can drop at peak hours. Most home fiber is shared too (one fiber line is split among a small group of homes), so no home connection is truly dedicated. Fiber networks generally have more headroom, and fiber plans upload as fast as they download.
Not every speed tier is available at every address. Fiber availability is expanding rapidly — but coverage maps are often wrong. The only way to know for sure is a real address check.
A lot of households are stuck on cable or DSL plans paying $90–$150 per month when 1 Gig fiber can be $64.99/mo where it’s offered — with symmetrical speeds, no throttling, and no annual contract.
Most fiber providers now offer month-to-month pricing with no annual contract required. You can switch without penalties. We'll tell you which providers in your area have contract-free options.
We check live fiber availability at your exact address and show you the fiber plans that reach it, with prices. No obligation.
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