Gaming has evolved over the years. From casual experiences with friends to competitive player vs player, your internet connection has now become part of your setup. This can be attributed to voice chats, the rise of live service games, or general popularity with the online medium. Here we will dive into the benefits of fiber internet for online gaming and how Mercury Fiber is the best addition to your gaming rig.
What You Really Need Out of Your Internet for Online Gaming
If you are out of the loop, here are our 3 key components and considerations for a network focused on gaming.
- Low latency. This matters for online gaming in any genre. FPS, MOBA, Survival Sandbox, etc. Latency will dictate how smooth and crisp the experience for you is. Poor internet or latency quality will lead to high pings, which is the response time between you and the server hosting your game, increasing lag.
- Download and Upload Speed. Many games today such as Call of Duty have massive game files and patches that are required to download in order to play. Nobody likes coming home to play a session only to have to wait until the next day for their download to finish, especially if you missed that recent patch and meant to play with friends. Upload speed is also important as it prevents laggy games and determines how quickly your system communicates with the game servers.
- Stable connections. The most frustrating interruptions are always the ones that come unexpectedly, more so if they come at a bad time during a ranked queue or a competitive game. A stable and consistent connection is invaluable to anyone who enjoys playing competitive FPS or PvP focused games.
Fiber Avoids The ‘Peak Hours’ Problem
Cable internet or traditional networks slow down as more people use it. This can even extend to your service area outside of your home network. Fiber, however, is a dedicated line straight to your personal home network. This means no more sharing with neighbors and an uninterrupted gameplay experience.
Fiber is Valuable for Cloud Gaming
Cloud gaming is one of the industry’s most affordable ways to enjoy gaming for those who don’t want to purchase a console or expensive PC. Cloud options such as NVIDIA’s GForce Now and Xbox Cloud Gaming rely on fast and stable content delivery networks (CDNs) such as those offered by Mercury Fiber for smooth gaming experiences. Now you can enjoy your games without the expensive hardware required to run high definition graphics and FPS.
Fiber’s Competitive Advantage
Lag can cost matches. Whether it leads to an unnecessary loss in a critical round or an outright disconnect by internal server error. Mercury Fiber’s consistent and stable networks allow for real time edge in ranked or professional queues so you will never have to rage quit again over lag. However, we know you’ll still use it as an excuse to your friends after a round loss, we understand that too.
When to Consider an Upgrade?
Fiber is no longer a luxury, but a new standard for gaming. Mercury Fiber is here to level up your connection to a stable solution. Whether you need help choosing the right gear or want a full-home connectivity plan, our team is here to guide you. We’re proud to serve homes across Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio.