Understanding fiber internet speed

Quantum Fiber offers a world of blazing-fast connections. And maximizing your speed starts with knowing just a few things about how it all works. Find more info below to help you learn to make the most of your fiber connection.

Test your speed

You can test your device speed using our tool or see total speed in the Quantum Fiber app.

Test your speed

You can test your device speed using our tool or see total speed in the Quantum Fiber app.

Real world speeds

See Omar's speed test story. Learn why results vary, what's normal, and how to improve speeds.

Real world speeds

See Omar's speed test story. Learn why results vary, what's normal, and how to improve speeds.

What speed is best?

How much speed do you need? Find out what some common online activities require.

What speed is best?

How much speed do you need? Find out what some common online activities require.

Multi-gig ready

Are you multi-gig ready? Learn what you need to maximize the fastest fiber speeds we offer.

Multi-gig ready

Are you multi-gig ready? Learn what you need to maximize the fastest fiber speeds we offer.

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Internet speed quiz

Take our quiz to find out what speed is best for your needs.

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Take our quiz to find out what speed is best for your needs.

What do your speed test results mean?

How do you know if the speed you're getting is good? Learn how to read your speed test results.

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What do your speed test results mean?

How do you know if the speed you're getting is good? Learn how to read your speed test results.

Internet speeds explained

Start here to learn about internet bandwidth, factors that impact speed, and how much speed you need.

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Internet speeds explained

Start here to learn about internet bandwidth, factors that impact speed, and how much speed you need.

Latency and symmetrical speed

What is latency and what is its relationship to symmetrical speeds? Read on to learn more.

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Latency and symmetrical speed

What is latency and what is its relationship to symmetrical speeds? Read on to learn more.

What can you do with gig speed?

Make more connections and do all the things without slow-downs. Learn about the internet future.

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What can you do with gig speed?

Make more connections and do all the things without slow-downs. Learn about the internet future.

Leave gaming lags behind

Dropped connections can ruin the fun and cost you the game. Let’s look at common speed fixes that’ll get you back to smooth gameplay.

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Leave gaming lags behind

Dropped connections can ruin the fun and cost you the game. Let’s look at common speed fixes that’ll get you back to smooth gameplay.

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