Thinking About Switching to Fiber Internet? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Of all the ways to get online, a fiber internet connection is the fastest -- by a long ways. For that reason, plus overall better reliability, more and more internet users have begun making the switch to fiber. The Fiber Broadband Association estimates that a little over 76 million homes now use a fiber internet connection, representing growth of 13% in the past year. If you've ever struggled with speeds or outages while using cable, 5G, satellite or (God forbid) DSL internet, you've probably considered switching internet providers for a faster, more cost-efficient setup. So, should you make the switch to fiber? The answer is complicated and depends primarily on what internet providers you can even get at your address. Fast speeds alone don't automatically make fiber the best option for every household. While fiber may be the fastest internet connection type, it's one of the least available nationwide. Prices, availability, fees and other considerations will determine fiber's efficie ... Read full article.