Tech Tip # 17 4 Reasons Fiber Is Worth It
Tip # 17
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Today’s tech tip:
4 Reasons Fiber Internet Is Worth It
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4 Reasons Fiber Internet Is Worth It
(If You Can Get It)
By Olivia Wells, LigTel Marketer
If you’ve been following along lately, you’ve probably heard us talk about fiber internet a lot.
There’s a reason for that.
CNET called fiber internet the “gold standard” of broadband and said it’s “the fastest, by far.” (CNET, July 22, 2025)
But what actually makes fiber different?
1. It’s Incredibly Fast — In Both Directions
Most internet types focus on download speeds.
Fiber delivers symmetrical speeds, meaning your upload speeds can match your download speeds.
That matters more than you think.
Uploading Large Files
Video Calls
Cloud Backups
Working From Home
Gaming & Streaming
Cable and wireless connections often have much slower upload speeds. Fiber doesn’t.
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Light in fiber can travel:
1 mile in ~8 microseconds
(0.000008 seconds)
Kendallville to Indy in ~1 millisecond
2. It Uses Light to Transmit Data
Light in a fiber-optic cable can travel 100 miles in less than 1 millisecond.
That’s why it:
- Handles heavy usage better
- Reduces lag (latency)
- Feels more responsive overall
It’s not just about “higher numbers” on a speed test. It’s about how your connection actually feels when you’re using it.
3. It’s More Reliable Long-Term
Unlike older copper-based systems, fiber infrastructure is built to last.
As Gary Bolton, president of the Fiber Broadband Association, told CNET:
“When you put in fiber, you’re putting in the critical infrastructure for the next century.”
— Gary Bolton, President, Fiber Broadband Association (via CNET, July 22, 2025)
Fiber lines don’t degrade the same way older cable and DSL systems do. Once installed, they’re designed to serve communities for decades. That’s why you often here us say fiber is future-proof.
4. It’s the Direction Broadband Is Headed
Source: Fiber Broadband Association, 2024 FBA/RVA Provider Study.
According to the Fiber Broadband Association’s 2024 report, fiber now passes over 88 million U.S. homes — with more than 35 million already connected.
Even the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has recognized the need for faster, more advanced broadband infrastructure nationwide.
In simple terms: fiber isn’t a trend. It’s the future.
But Here’s the Catch
Fiber isn’t available everywhere.
In fact, less than half the country currently has access to it. Rural areas are often the last to get it.
So if fiber is available at your address, that’s not something to overlook.
Want to see if fiber is available at your address?
Check availability here:
Or give us a call at (260) 894-7161 — we’re happy to help.
Sources:
- CNET, “Want a Fiber Internet Connection? Read This First,” July 22, 2025.
- Mohney, Doug. “U.S. Home Fiber Deployments Top 88M Homes Passed.” Fiber Broadband Association, April 17, 2025.
- 2024 North American Fiber Deployment Report, RVA LLC Market Research & Consulting.
- Federal Communications Commission broadband data reports.
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