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Fiber broadband (sometimes called Fiber internet) is an internet service delivered over fiber optic cable. This is different from traditional cable internet, which transmits information by sending data over copper wires. Fiber has the potential to transmit data at faster speeds than DSL or cable-based internet.
In particular, AT&T Fiber now delivers the fastest internet service of any major provider¹, with speeds of up to 5 GIGs.
These days, we rely on the internet for so many important tasks. We use our internet connection to check the news, stream entertainment, telecommute for work, stay in touch with loved ones, play video games, and much more. It’s understandable to expect fast, reliable internet. To provide this level of service, AT&T Fiber offers five plans: Internet 300, Internet 500, Internet 1000, 2 GIG Internet, and 5 GIG Internet.
Put your devices into a Wi-Fi® fast lane with our intelligent Smart Home Manager app¹. The app lets you set parental controls, track data usage by device, and manage screen time², all in one place.
Fiber optic internet is a type of internet service where information is delivered over fiber optic cables. This is different from traditional cable internet, which typically delivers information over copper wires. You can read answers to common questions here.
Fiber internet is internet service brought into your home by high-speed fiber-optic cables.
Wi-Fi technology allows that internet service to be used wirelessly with Wi-Fi enabled devices. Your Wi-Fi devices, such as smartphones and laptops, connect wirelessly to your Wi-Fi router instead of using an ethernet cable.
Hyper-gig internet represents a family of plans that includes 1 GIG, 2 GIG and 5 GIG internet speed tiers available from AT&T. All three hyper-gig plans also include AT&T All-Fi, a next-generation Wi-Fi experience for all of your devices.1 If you’re interested, you can go here to see if hyper-gig speeds might be available at your address.2
You can also read more about AT&T 2 GIG and 5 GIG speeds here.
AT&T Fiber installation may require a technician to come to your home, even if you already have other AT&T services. Fiber services require different types of cable and equipment, and the technician will upgrade the internet lines to your home to be sure you have our most up-to-date fiber optic technology.
Though it varies, AT&T Fiber typically takes from four to six hours to be fully installed. Installation can include replacing existing copper wiring with new fiber lines that will provide you with our best internet experience.
When your AT&T Fiber internet service is installed, you may need a new Wi-Fi gateway. Also, if you choose, we can help set you up with Extended Wi-Fi Coverage service.
You can visit this page to learn more about AT&T Fiber installation and watch a short video that explains how easy it is to upgrade from AT&T Internet to AT&T Fiber.
AT&T Fiber expansion and evolution is ongoing and is all part of the mission to make AT&T the best connectivity provider in America.
There are many factors that contribute to the timing of AT&T consumer fiber deployment, including, but not limited to, resources, local permitting, access to property or community and even environmental factors. We are constantly evaluating new metros to add to the AT&T Fiber footprint. You can sign up to be alerted if AT&T Fiber is available at your address.
Sometimes your neighbors may be eligible for AT&T Fiber but your home is not when you check availability. If this is the case, AT&T Fiber may not be available to your home yet, because your neighborhood is at the edge of our Fiber footprint. You can check out AT&T Community Forums for more information.
With both download speeds and upload speeds up to 5Gbps, AT&T Fiber delivers fastest internet among major internet service providers in select areas.1
You can check out our best current offers for AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber.
For existing AT&T Wireless customers, you can add AT&T Fiber service and enjoy a savings of 20% each month on your fiber bill!1 If you already have AT&T Fiber and want to add wireless service, you can also save 20% per month on your wireless bill. If you’re new to AT&T, you can get AT&T Fiber service, where available, and save 20% on your monthly fiber bill when you add an eligible AT&T unlimited wireless plan.
If you qualify, you may also save money on your Home Internet from AT&T service through Access from AT&T. Access offers a low-cost home internet service available to eligible limited-income households who participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for California residents, National School Lunch Program, or with a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines.2
Availability of internet speeds depends on your location.
Visit https://www.att.com/internet/availability/ to check the speed available at your location.
If you qualify, you may also save money on your Home Internet from AT&T service through Access from AT&T. Access is a low cost home internet service available to eligible limited income AT&T Internet and AT&T Fiber households who participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for California residents, National School Lunch Program, or with a household income below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Speeds on Home Internet from AT&T depend on the maximum speed available at your location. Visit https://www.att.com/internet/availability/ to check the speed available at your location.
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120%. discount with eligible wireless service applied to internet within 2 bills. Limited availability in select areas.
2With Access from AT&T plans up to 100Mbps. Terms, conditions & restr’s apply.