Fiber 500
500 Mbps
symmetrical
$49
per month
- Real cost / mo
- $49
- Data
- Unlimited
- Contract
- None
- Equipment
- Included
Built from CenturyLink's former Southeast copper territory and converting it to fiber. Cheap gigabit in mid-size towns that had DSL only.
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4 plans
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and install fee folded in. It is the number worth comparing.
Fiber 500
500 Mbps
symmetrical
$49
per month
Fiber 1 Gig
1 Gbps
symmetrical
$69
per month
Fiber 200
200 Mbps
symmetrical
$39
per month
Fiber 2 Gig
2 Gbps
symmetrical
$99
per month
| Plan | Speed | Advertised | Real cost / mo | Data | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fiber 500 | 500 Mbps / 500 Mbps | $49 | $49 | Unlimited | None |
| Fiber 1 Gig | 1 Gbps / 1 Gbps | $69 | $69 | Unlimited | None |
| Fiber 200 | 200 Mbps / 200 Mbps | $39 | $39 | Unlimited | None |
| Fiber 2 Gig | 2 Gbps / 2 Gbps | $99 | $99 | Unlimited | None |
Footprint
A footprint in 20 states. Being in the state does not mean being on your street — check your city.
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