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Fiber-optic broadband news, availability updates, and technology explainers.
Municipal Fiber Is Growing Faster Than Ever — And ISPs Hate It
From Chattanooga's EPB to Wilson NC's Greenlight, municipal fiber networks are delivering gigabit service at fair prices. Meanwhile, ISP-backed state laws are trying to stop them.
Verizon's 5G Home Internet Is Live — We Talked to the First Customers
Verizon launched 5G Home in four cities with promises of 300 Mbps to 1 Gbps speeds at $50/month. We tracked down early adopters to find out what they're actually getting.
Fiber Internet Expansion: 2016 State of the Market
From Google Fiber's growing pains to AT&T's aggressive expansion, here's where fiber-optic internet stands in 2016 and what it means for consumers looking for gigabit speeds.
Google Fiber One Year Later: Is Gigabit Internet Worth the Hype?
Google Fiber has been live in Kansas City for a year. Real users report real experiences — and the impact on local ISPs has been dramatic. Plus: Austin and Provo are next.
The FiOS Revolution: Fiber Comes Home
Verizon's FiOS is bringing fiber-optic internet directly to homes across America. Here's what fiber means for broadband speeds, how it compares to cable and DSL, and whether it's worth the switch.
Verizon Announces FiOS: Fiber Internet Coming to Your Doorstep
Verizon is betting billions on running fiber-optic cable directly to American homes. FiOS launches in Keller, Texas with speeds up to 30 Mbps.
SBC's Project Lightspeed: Fiber Gets Closer to Your Home
SBC announces Project Lightspeed — fiber to the node, copper for the last mile. Here's what FTTN means for DSL speeds and your living room.