Fiber optics all the way to your office brings typical download speeds up to 50 Mbps and upload speeds up to 35 Mbps. Remember – it’s not fast unless it’s two-way fast (upload and download speeds), and Fiber Internet beats cable hands down!
| Download Activity |
File Size |
Fiber Internet
(50 Mbps) |
Cable (15 Mbps)* |
| Download 10 songs/podcasts |
50 MB |
8 Seconds |
27 Seconds |
| Download software |
75 MB |
12 Seconds |
40 Seconds |
| View video presentation |
125 MB |
20 Seconds |
67 Seconds |
| Download 2-hour movie |
6 GB |
16 Minutes |
53 Minutes |
| Upload Activity |
File Size |
Fiber Internet
(50 Mbps) |
Cable (15 Mbps)* |
| Post a video clip |
5 MB |
2 Seconds |
20 Seconds |
| E-mail a large file |
10 MB |
4 Seconds |
40 Seconds |
| Share a photo album |
50 MB |
20 Seconds |
3.3 Minutes |
| Upload a full video |
500 MB |
3.3 Minutes |
33 Minutes |
| * Cable comparison speeds are based on averages of cable speeds available nationwide as of November, 2009. Actual throughput speeds will vary. |
