Multi-Gig Internet explained
Standard broadband internet is typically under 1000 Mbps (1gigabit per second), where multi-gig internet delivers 2Gbps or more download and upload speeds, up to 10GB internet speeds currently. A multi-gig internet connection typically delivered over a fiber network, can handle the most bandwidth intensive internet tasks quickly allowing for much faster data transfer speeds to support all of your homes internet based activities like smart home devices, 4K TV streaming, remote work from home, online and cloud gaming, video conferencing…and more.
As modern home networks are required to connect to more smart devices like smart phones, security cameras, smart TVs and home automation systems – having a multi-gig internet connection ensures that your home network can deliver the bandwidth to support multiple devices without slowing down the many other smart devices connected to your network. In households where people are streaming, gaming and videoconferencing all at the same time, having a multi-gig connection is crucial to deliver the high-performance internet required to deliver a seamless service without slowing down or buffering during peak times of usage.
With a multi-gig network, backing up data to the cloud and accessing large files is much faster than on a standard network, giving homes in which people work from home or engage in tasks that require the transfer of large file sizes, the internet speeds required to operate with little to no latency. Low latency is also important for competitive gamers, a multi-gig connection enhances responsiveness and reduces lag, improving the gaming experience overall.
Having a multi-gig connection prepares your home for future technologies delivering the bandwidth that will be necessary to support the new devices and applications that are emerging on the market and becoming more mainstream on a regular basis. Upgrading to a multi-gig fiber network not only benefits your current online experience, it prepares your home for future technological innovations, making it a smart investment in your home and improving your current internet experience.
A significant benefit of having a multi-gig network in your home, is that having a high-speed fiber optic connection receiving 2GB speeds or more, can boost you home’s property value, appealing to an increasingly tech-savvy real estate market.