AT&T Internet: Traditional vs. Fiber Speeds

Knowing what the available speeds are is half the battle. Learn what those available speeds can do for you and compare traditional speeds and fiber speeds from AT&T Internet.

AT&T Internet: Traditional vs. Fiber Speeds

What is AT&T Fiber Internet?

Faster than any cable or satellite connection, AT&T Fiber Internet uses ultra-thin, glass, fiber-optic cables that harness light instead of electricity. This type of internet connection allows for some of the fastest speeds out there, letting you stream your favorite shows with no buffer and game online with virtually no lag. Connect multiple devices to your fiber internet, and don’t worry about others hogging the bandwidth. When it comes to fiber speed options, you’re looking at fast (100 Mbps), faster (300 Mbps), or fastest (1000 Mbps). Whichever one is available in your area, AT&T brings you the best of fiber Internet.

How fast is AT&T Fiber Internet?

You’ll always get fast when you get AT&T Fiber Internet. How fast exactly depends on your service area and preferences. If you simply want a faster online surfing experience than traditional speeds offer, the 100 Mbps fiber plan might be the right plan for you where available. Where 300 Mbps plans are available, you can stream your favorite movies and shows in 4K with virtually no buffer. With a 1000 Mbps fiber plan, you can do this on multiple devices at the same time while also downloading games, uploading your family photos, and posting your next viral video on social media. Internet 1000 with AT&T Fiber Internet is everything heavy internet users want in their online experience, times, well, a thousand.

AT&T Fiber vs. Traditional Internet Speeds

Traditional SpeedsFiber Speeds
Speeds (up to)500 Mbps1000 Mbps
How much does it cost?Generally cheaper than fiber internetGenerally more expensive than traditional internet (cable, DSL)
Where is it available?CHECK AVAILABILITYCHECK AVAILABILITY
Does it support wireless connections?
Is it reliable?
What can you do?1. Stream in 4K
2. Game with virtually no lag
3. High-quality video calls
4. Connect multiple devices
1. Stream in 4K
2. Game with virtually no lag
3. High-quality video calls
4. Connect multiple devices
What are the benefits?1. Fast download speed
2. Fast upload speed
3. Easily accessible
1. Fast download speed
2. Fast upload speed
3. Not impacted by electrical outages
4. Cost is comparable to traditional internet costs

Feel the Fiber with AT&T Internet

While traditional speeds help you do most online activities just fine, you can do more with fiber, more consistently. From streaming on multiple devices in 4K to downloading your favorite games in record time, fiber internet is the fastest internet around. Trust AT&T,  America’s favorite for fiber internet.

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