Introducing Fiber Optic Internet

Frequently Asked Questions

• What type of cables are used for fiber internet?

  Fiber optic internet transmits data by sending light along thin glass fibers. It is the gold standard of the internet as it stays connected in poor weather and elements, and it is scalable for future broadband needs.

• Will Fiber make my internet and TV streaming faster?

  Fiber isn’t bound to the limitations of copper’s electricity and metal, therefore, it has more bandwidth available. This means multiple people in your household should be able to stream, game or otherwise use your home’s TV and internet services without the risk of buffering, slower speeds or interruption.

• Do I need to upgrade my computer and wireless devices to get the most out of fiber internet?

  You typically don’t need to upgrade all of your electronics to properly take advantage of all that MCSnet fiber has to offer. The CPU of a computer can impact internet speed by processing data received from the internet, and a faster CPU can handle more data quickly, resulting in faster internet speeds. To learn more about how a CPU affects internet speed, read this blog post.