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Why Should I Choose Fiber Internet?
In the era of streaming, gaming, remote work and connected homes, many traditional internet providers can’t keep up with increasing bandwidth needs. That’s where the speed and reliability of fiber internet from Mercury comes in.
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Fiber Internet vs. the Other Guys
Fiber
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speedLightning-fast, symmetrical upload and download speeds
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reliabilityMinimal weather and electrical interference
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latencyLow ping, ideal for real-time apps
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scalabilityFuture-proof capabilities
Cable
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speedRelatively high, but prioritizes downloads over uploads
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reliabilityProne to network congestion
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latencyModerate ping, impacting streaming and gaming
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scalabilityOlder infrastructure and slower upgrades
Satellite
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speedGenerally lower and often has data limits
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reliabilitySusceptible to weather disruptions, including cloud cover
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latencyDelays due to distance between your home and satellite in space
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scalabilityWidely available, but high costs limit access
DSL
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speedLimited by distance from the provider
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reliabilityUses phone lines, which can degrade quickly
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latencyHigher than fiber
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scalabilityOlder technology with limited improvements
Fixed Wireless
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speedMid-range, but can vary with weather and other obstructions
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reliabilityLine-of-sight dependency
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latencyHigher than fiber but lower than satellite
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scalabilityTower coverage can limit expansion
Who Benefits Most from Fiber Internet?
Rural Communities
Digital Inclusion: Fiber internet networks no longer exist solely in urban areas. They are rapidly expanding in remote areas.
Local Impact: Faster speeds improve access to telehealth, online education and economic opportunities.
Mercury’s Commitment: We believe everyone deserves access to the fastest, most reliable internet available.
Gamers
Speed & Latency: Symmetrical speeds and minimal ping enable seamless real-time gaming.
Competitive Edge: Low latency allows for faster reaction times in multiplayer.
Bandwidth: Fiber supports multiple gamers and devices simultaneously.
Moving/Relocation
Easy Setup: Fiber installation often includes free professional installation and equipment.
Future-Proof: Great for newly relocated families who want reliable, long-term internet solutions.
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Remote Workers
Reliability: Stable connections are critical for crystal-clear video conferencing and accessing data in the cloud.
Symmetrical Uploads: Perfect for large file transfers, screen-sharing and real-time collaboration.
Security: Fiber internet’s advanced security features help protect you and your organization’s sensitive data.
Still Not Convinced?
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How Is Fiber Internet Installed?
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What Is Fiber Internet?
Fiber Internet FAQs
Fiber internet is a high-speed broadband connection that uses fiber-optic technology to transmit data as light signals. Because it uses light instead of electricity, fiber internet is faster, more reliable and more secure than cable, satellite, fixed wireless and DSL.
Mercury proudly serves Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri and Ohio. To see if fiber internet is available at your home, check your address here.
Fiber internet transmits data using pulses of light through thin glass fibers, each fiber approximately the width of a strand of hair. That data travels along the fiber-optic cables and is then converted by an optical network terminal (ONT) in your home into electrical signals your device can understand.
Fiber internet offers equally fast upload and download speeds ranging anywhere from 100 Mbps on basic plans to 1 Gig and beyond on more robust multi-gig internet plans.
Due to fiber internet’s faster speeds, lower latency and ultra-reliability, it is generally considered the best internet option available.
Fiber internet is installed by running fiber-optic cables from the central network to a box connected to your home. Then, the cables are connected to the ONT inside your home. All of this is completed by professionals from start to finish, including testing your new network to ensure it’s performing optimally.
Traditional modems are not compatible with fiber internet, so an optical network terminal (ONT) is required to translate the light signals into electricity your devices can understand. On installation day, Mercury will supply all necessary equipment and ensure it’s working properly before leaving your home.
Mercury offers competitively priced fiber internet plans starting at $79. All plans come with transparent pricing, no hidden fees and special offers for new customers, ensuring you get the best deal.
Yes, as long as your apartment building is wired for fiber internet. Enter your address to see if fiber internet is available at your apartment.
Fiber internet networks are rapidly expanding in rural areas around the country. At Mercury, we’re committed to providing fiber internet services to once-underserved regions across the Midwest. See if our fiber network is in your community!
Yes. Thanks to fiber internet’s significantly faster speeds, lower latency, greater reliability and bandwidth capable of handling multiple devices simultaneously, it’s generally considered worth it if it’s available.