Fiber optics is a sophisticated high-speed internet technology that sends light through tiny strands of glass to carry data directly to your home at accelerated speeds. These light signals travel faster than the electrical pulses used by copper cabling.

Unlike the copper coax lines used by most high speed internet providers, fiber internet service is powered by technology that uses light to deliver a faster and more reliable connection. And with the ever increasing amount of multiple users and devices at home, fiber-optic home internet is the answer for getting the bandwidth and power you want to run lots of devices at the same time with less lag and buffering than cable. When shopping around for internet services, keep in mind the many advantages of fiber optics to the home.

No. Verizon Fios runs over a 100% fiber-optic network so you don’t need a phone line to get internet only plans from one of the fastest internet providers in your area. If you’re looking for internet service only, we offer specials on Fios internet packages with several different speed options. You can also Mix & Match services to maximize your entertainment. Whatever you decide, Fios is an excellent choice when shopping for home internet.

Fiber remains one of the fastest internet technologies currently available for home internet service. In November 2020, the US had an average download speed of 170.88 Mbps for fixed broadband (not mobile)*. That kind of speed is entry level for Verizon Fios, because its plans start at a strong 200 Mbps and climb to impressive speeds up to 940/880 Mbps with Fios Gigabit Connection – making it one of the fastest internet services around. You can download an HD movie before the popcorn is ready with speeds nearing a gigabit, just to give you an idea how fast that is. With upload speeds that aren’t too far from its supercharged downloads, it’s no wonder PCMag.com rated Verizon Fios the fastest internet in America.** How fast is your current home internet plan? Check your speed now.

*SpeedTest Global Index provided by Ookla

**Based on PCMag Speed Test results.Reprinted with permission. © 2022 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Yes, Fios fiber-optic home internet can provide Wi-Fi for your home. With Verizon Fios as your wireless home internet service provider and the next-generation Wi-Fi 6 Fios Router installed in your home, you'll enjoy lightning fast speeds for your connected devices.

Verizon Fios is a 100% fiber-optic network that delivers some of the fastest internet speeds to millions of homes. It uses fiber optics to transmit data at the speed of light, providing a fast internet connection and powerful bandwidth for multiple devices, whether wired or wireless. Verizon Fios is one of the only internet service providers to offer nearly matching download and upload speeds, which is a major advantage when you’re video chatting, gaming and sharing large files or images.