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Internet Types

Not all internet connections are the same. From fiber optics to satellite, each technology has distinct speeds, pricing, and availability. Learn how each one works and which is right for your needs.

Fiber Internet
fiber

The fastest and most reliable internet technology available today

Download
300 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Upload
300 Mbps - 2 Gbps
Monthly Cost
$40 - $100
Availability
~43% of US households

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Cable / COAX Internet
cable

Fast, widely available internet over your existing coaxial wiring

Download
100 Mbps - 500 Mbps
Upload
10 Mbps - 35 Mbps
Monthly Cost
$30 - $90
Availability
~88% of US households

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DSL / Copper Internet
dsl

Affordable internet delivered over standard telephone lines

Download
5 Mbps - 40 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps - 10 Mbps
Monthly Cost
$25 - $60
Availability
~90% of US households

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Fixed Wireless Internet
wireless

High-speed broadband beamed directly to your home without cables

Download
25 Mbps - 300 Mbps
Upload
5 Mbps - 50 Mbps
Monthly Cost
$30 - $70
Availability
~60% of US households

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Satellite Internet
satellite

Broadband available anywhere you can see the sky

Download
25 Mbps - 250 Mbps
Upload
3 Mbps - 25 Mbps
Monthly Cost
$50 - $120
Availability
~99% of US households

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Dark Fiber
dedicated

Unlit fiber infrastructure for organizations that need total control

Download
10 Gbps - 100 Gbps
Upload
10 Gbps - 100 Gbps
Monthly Cost
$1,000 - $10,000+
Availability
Metro areas with existing fiber routes

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Dedicated Fiber (DIA)
dedicated

Guaranteed bandwidth with enterprise-grade SLA commitments

Download
100 Mbps - 10 Gbps
Upload
100 Mbps - 10 Gbps
Monthly Cost
$300 - $5,000+
Availability
Most commercial areas with fiber infrastructure

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Shared Fiber (GPON/XGS-PON)
fiber

Residential fiber delivery that balances speed and affordability

Download
300 Mbps - 5 Gbps
Upload
300 Mbps - 5 Gbps
Monthly Cost
$40 - $100
Availability
~43% of US households (same as fiber overall)

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