Fiber optics: how to choose the best provider at the best price?

Fiber optic internet is a broadband internet connection capable of reaching speeds of up to 940 megabits per second (Mbps), with a short delay. This technology uses fiber optic cables and can send data at approximately 70% the speed of light. Furthermore, fiber optic cables are not as susceptible to severe weather conditions as other types of traditional cables, which helps minimize power outages. The great convenience and smoothness of fiber optic internet browsing allows users to browse the internet up to 30 times faster than their old ADSL connection. For example, a movie can be downloaded in just a few minutes compared to over 30 minutes with ADSL. The increased bandwidth allows multiple people (in a family or business) to browse the web simultaneously without slowing down when viewing websites or downloading data. Many commercial operators are competing to capture the large number of internet users who have moved on to older connection technologies like DSL. Fiber optic connection offers have now far surpassed previous ones, offering very attractive rates, at prices similar to the DSL offers of a few years ago.

Choosing the best fiber subscription plan

To choose the best fiber optic subscription plan, you must first identify your exact needs, as there are numerous options. If internet browsing will be your primary activity, plans with speeds of around 100 Mbps may be sufficient for checking email, browsing multiple websites, watching videos, and downloading files. If, however, you prefer high-definition (HD/HD ) video experiences, such as those seen today in 4K resolution, a fiber optic connection of at least 200 Mbps is recommended to fully enjoy the entertainment offered by a 4K TV. But there are a variety of uses for which today's internet users prefer an ultra-fast fiber optic connection: quickly downloading HD movies; playing online games without slowdowns; streaming movies or series; and sending large attachments quickly.

Analyze the offers on the market

Once you've identified your connection speed needs, all you need to do is compare the different subscription packages offered by operators. Here are the aspects to pay particular attention to:

• Price (for the same connection speed)
• Quantity and quality of TV programs
• Calls to landlines and/or mobile phones (unlimited and non-unlimited)
• Cloud storage space
• Presence of a mobile offer included