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Why True Fiber Internet Matters
Spectrum may market its service as “fiber-powered,” but in reality, you’re sharing internet bandwidth with your neighbors. It’s not true fiber internet to your home. Mercury Fiber delivers internet over a 100% fiber-to-the-home network designed for faster speeds, lower latency, and a more reliable connected experience.
Mercury Fiber vs. Spectrum
To understand the power of Mercury Fiber’s 100% fiber, here’s a side-by-side comparison.
| Features | Mercury Fiber | Spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| No shared internet bandwidth with your neighbors |  |  |
| 100% Fiber-to-the-Home Network | | |
| Up to 5 Gig Download Speeds | | |
| Symmetrical Upload Speeds | | |
| Reliable Fiber Network | | |
| No Hidden Prices or Fees | | |
| Multi-Gig Availability | | |
| Local Customer Support | | |
| Best-in-Class Customer Satisfaction | | |
What’s the Difference Between Fiber and “Fiber-Powered” Internet?
Not all internet networks are built the same.
Mercury Fiber uses a true fiber-to-the-home network, meaning fiber optic lines connect directly to your home for fast, reliable internet service.
Spectrum uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) network in many areas. While fiber is used throughout portions of the network, the final connection to homes is often delivered over coaxial cable, technology originally developed for cable television.
“Fiber-Powered” Doesn’t Always Mean Fiber-to-the-Home
Spectrum often describes its internet service as “fiber-powered,” but in many areas the connection to the home still relies on coaxial cable infrastructure.
Mercury Fiber delivers fiber directly to your home, helping provide:
- Symmetrical upload and download speeds
- Low latency performance
- Reliable connectivity for modern households
- More bandwidth capacity for connected devices
Our Customers Love Us.
Built for the Way You Use the Internet Today
Stable video conferencing and fast file uploads.
Low latency and smooth online gameplay.
Reliable 4K streaming across multiple devices.
More bandwidth for connected devices throughout the home.
Consistent performance for busy households with many connected devices.
A Local Provider That Puts Communities First
Mercury Fiber combines next-generation fiber internet with local customer support. Unlike large national providers, Mercury Fiber focuses on:
- Local support teams
- Transparent pricing
- Community investment
- Reliable service experiences
- Faster issue resolution
Mercury Fiber is built to serve local communities with internet designed for how families and businesses connect today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spectrum uses a hybrid fiber-coaxial network in many areas. While fiber is used throughout portions of the network, many homes are still connected using coaxial cable.
All Mercury Fiber business plans include:
- Enterprise-grade fiber ONT (Optical Network Terminal)
- Business-class Wi-Fi router with multiple Ethernet ports
- Professional installation by our certified technicians
Fiber-to-the-home means fiber optic cables connect directly to your residence, providing fast, reliable internet performance
Upload speeds affect video conferencing, gaming, file sharing, livestreaming, cloud backups and smart home performance.
No. Mercury Fiber internet plans include unlimited data.
Fiber internet can provide low latency and more stable performance for online gaming and connected devices.