What Is Fiber Internet? How It Works & Why It's Faster

Fiber internet is a type of internet service that utilizes fiber-optic cables, which are made from bundles of glass strands. Data is transmitted through these glass strands as pulses of light, providing speeds that far outpace any other type of internet connection.

Fiber optic internet can achieve some of the fastest internet speeds in the world. Over the years of fiber optic development, each advancement has revolutionized how high-speed internet is achieved. Now as the accessibility of fiber internet continues to grow, the future of fiber has never been brighter — and Ezee Fiber is leading the way with award-winning service built for the modern home.

Benefits of Fiber Internet

Lower Latency

Enhance your online gaming, stream seamlessly and never buffer again! Fiber's ultra-low latency makes your internet experience smooth, speedy, and responsive.

Symmetrical Speeds

Fiber can reach high upload and download speeds at the same time. Upload large project files and videoconference with ease. Or get the competitive edge in online games as your data is sent to and from the server with minimal delay.

Multi-Gig Speeds

Fiber can achieve some of the fastest and most reliable internet speeds available. With Multi-Gig plans available directly to your front door, fiber is perfect for supporting high speeds on multiple devices.

Enhanced Durability

Fiber optic cable is extremely durable, providing reliable connections even in the harshest of weather. With fiber cable's strong material and underground installation, it's effectively weatherproof.

Longer Lifespan

Fiber optic cable is built to last. While copper cable components need to be replaced on average every 5 years, fiber cable can last for 20-40 years.

How Does Fiber Optic Internet Work?

Fiber internet uses light to transmit data. Quick bursts of light travel through the fiber cable at high speeds. Once the signal reaches its destination, the light hits a photoelectronic sensor that converts the signal into data that devices can understand.

If you have Ezee Fiber at home, this conversion happens in the Optical Network Terminal (ONT) that's installed on the side of your house. The ONT then sends the signal to your router, which transmits the connection to the internet throughout your home.

Fiber Internet Outpaces the Competition

Fiber internet is currently one of the fastest and most reliable internet services available. When you stack it up against other internet signals sent via copper cable, 5G, or satellite, the choice is clear — fiber is on top.

Cable

Fiber boasts consistently faster upload and download speeds than traditional cable internet. With significantly more durable components and a longer lifespan, it's easy to see why fiber infrastructure is replacing cable.

5G

While 5G can achieve speeds ranging from 25-1000 Mbps, fluctuations can be quite frequent due to poor weather, obstruction from buildings, or your distance from the tower. 5G internet can't provide the high-quality, unmatched reliability that fiber can.

Satellite

While getting your internet from space may sound cool, your experience may vary. With satellite internet requiring such a massive travel distance, high latency is the norm. Fiber internet, however, has the lowest latency of all internet connections, providing high-speed responsiveness beyond the competition.

What Equipment Is Needed for Fiber Optic Internet?

Upgrading to fiber requires two pieces of equipment:

An NID (Network Interface Device) and Optical Network Terminal (ONT)

An ONT is a specialized piece of equipment that will replace your traditional modem and is installed when you upgrade to fiber. The ONT is a device that converts the light signal sent through the fiber optic cable into a digital signal that your router understands.

Your fiber technician will install the NID (Network Interface Device) on the side of your home and connect the buried fiber optic cable to it. From there, it will feed into your house where it is connected to your ONT and router.

Fiber Optic Router

Fiber optic routers are specialized to transmit signals at high speeds. A router takes the translated signal from the ONT and establishes a wireless internet connection for your home.

Every Ezee Fiber plan comes with a state-of-the-art eero Wi-Fi router, designed for whole-home coverage and a reliable connection.

Getting Fiber Installed at Your Home

On the day of your fiber installation, a drop-bury crew will dig a thin trench that runs from your house to the fiber line. They’ll drop a fiber-optic cable that connects your home directly to the network infrastructure. Don't worry, this process is minimally invasive, and the crew will plant fresh sod, so your grass regrows.

After the fiber line is run, a technician will come and install the Optical Network Terminal on the side of your home. They'll run the fiber line through the ONT and then feed it into your home.

Once inside, the technician will establish your connection with the fiber router. If you have multiple mesh systems, they will help select locations around your home for the most optimized Wi-Fi connections. Once that's set up, they help you sign in and establish connection on your devices.

In total, a fiber optic installation takes between 30 minutes to around an hour. Once your fiber internet is established, you can start experiencing unmatched reliability and speed!

Get Ezee Fiber Internet Today!

Ezee Fiber is here to revolutionize the way you stay connected. Featuring award-winning service, unmatched reliability, and local support, Ezee Fiber is bringing the power of Multi-Gig internet to your front door.

Sign up for Ezee Fiber now and experience award-winning internet at your address.