Fiber Internet Speeds: How Fast Are They Really?
We can all agree that in today’s fast-paced world having a high-speed internet connection isn’t a luxury anymore, it’s a necessity. A stable and reliable internet connection is essential for all your internet activities whether streaming movies, gaming, or working from home, and that’s where Golden State Fiber’s network shines. We’re working to build the infrastructure that will keep up with your digital lifestyle. But just how fast are fiber internet speeds? Well, we are so glad you asked! Let’s break down what some common internet activities look like at those speeds:
Downloading a 4K Movie (44 GB):
On standard broadband (100 Mbps): 58 minutes 40 seconds
On Golden State Fiber Fiber (1 Gbps): 5 minutes 52 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (2.5 Gbps): 2 minutes 21 seconds
Downloading Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 (128 GB):
On standard broadband (100 Mbps): 2 Hours 50 minutes 40 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (1 Gbps): 17 minutes 4 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (2.5 Gbps): 6 minutes 50 seconds
Downloading a Full Music Album (100 MB):
On standard broadband (100 Mbps): 8 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (1 Gbps): 0.8 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (2.5 Gbps): 0.32 seconds
Downloading a 2 GB Document or Photo:
On standard broadband (100 Mbps): 2 minutes 40 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (1 Gbps): 16 seconds
On Golden State Fiber (2.5 Gbps): 6.4 seconds
When you have a fiber connection, your internet is truly unleashed in ways that not only save you time, but allow you to do more of the things you love! Here’s some more benefits that a Golden State Fiber connection will provide:
Lag-Free Gaming
Fiber internet is every gamer’s dream! It offers extremely low latency, perfect for those intense matches, and has fast download speeds that will make any updates or patches a breeze.
Smooth Streaming
Whether you’re streaming Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, or live-streaming on Twitch, our wicked-fast symmetrical speeds will make sure you have the bandwidth you need to handle it all without buffering. So you can say goodbye to buffering and hello to streaming the way it was intended.
Working Smarter Not Harder
With more people working remotely, having a fast and reliable connection is a great tool to help you reach your full potential! Our fiber network will help support seamless video conferencing, ultra-fast file uploads, and real-time collaboration.
Future-Proofing Your Connectivity
Fiber optic technology is designed to support the ever-growing demands of internet technology. As more bandwidth-intensive applications like VR, AR, and 8K video become more common, a fiber connection with Golden State Fiber ensures your connection won’t fall behind!
Fiber connections aren’t just fast, they are revolutionary! Whether you’re streaming, gaming, working from home, or just future-proofing your home connectivity, fiber is the connection that is going to keep up with your digital lifestyle. If you are looking to make the switch to better, faster internet, go ahead and sign up for updates so you can get notified when Golden State Fiber is available in your area. Or if you are interested in learning more about our network you can check out our About Us page here!