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

Fiber optic is a broadband Internet connection capable of reaching speeds of 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 adverse weather conditions as other types of traditional cables, which helps minimize power outages. The great convenience and fluidity of fiber optic browsing allows users to surf the Internet up to 30 times faster than their old ADSL connection. To give a simple example, a movie can be downloaded in a few minutes, compared to more than 30 minutes with ADSL. The greater bandwidth allows more people (in the family or company) to surf the Internet at the same time without slowing down the viewing of sites or downloading data. There are many commercial operators competing with each other to capture the large number of Internet users who are coming from older connection technologies, such as DSL. Fiber optic connection offers have far surpassed previous offerings, offering very attractive rates, at prices similar to DSL offers from a few years ago.

Choosing the best fiber subscription plan

To choose the best fiber optic subscription plan, you must first identify your needs, as there are many options available. If internet browsing is your primary activity, offers starting at 100 megabits may be sufficient for checking email, browsing different sites, watching videos, and downloading files. If, on the other hand, the user prefers high-definition (HD/HD ) video experiences, such as those available today in 4K resolution, a fiber optic connection of at least 200 Mbps is recommended to fully enjoy the spectacle offered by a 4K TV. However, there are several uses for which internet users today prefer an ultra-fast fiber optic connection: downloading HD movies quickly; playing online games without slowdowns; streaming movies or series; and sending large attachments quickly.

Analyze market offers

Once you've identified your connection speed needs, simply compare the different subscription packages offered by operators. These are the aspects to pay attention to.

• Price (with the same connection speed)
• Quantity and quality of television programs
• Telephone calls to landlines and/or mobile phones (unlimited and not)
• Cloud storage space
• Presence of a mobile offer included