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An Internet Cheat Sheet for Online Learning
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Fiber Internet Helps You Succeed
Reliable, Lightning-Fast Speed
Download course materials, e-books and lecture videos in seconds, not minutes. Mercury fiber internet delivers speeds up to 5 Gigs, ensuring you never miss a thing.
Symmetrical Uploads & Downloads
Unlike traditional internet, fiber delivers equal upload and download speeds. Submit assignments, upload files, share projects and participate in collaborative activities without lagging or freezing.
Clear Video & Minimal Latency
Experience real-time interaction in virtual classrooms with ultra-low latency and HD and 4K video. Participate in discussions, ask questions and engage with instructors as if you were physically present.
Multiple Users, Zero Compromise
With fiber internet’s powerful bandwidth, the whole family can work and learn simultaneously. Multiple video conferences, downloads and streams won’t slow anyone down.
Study Up On the Differences Between Fiber and Traditional Internet
| Feature | Fiber | Traditional Internet |
|---|---|---|
| Download Speed | Up to 5 Gbps | Up to 100 Mbps |
| Upload Speed | Up to 5 Gbps | 5-20 Mbps |
| HD Video Call Quality | Excellent | Good to Fair |
| Large File Transfers | Seconds | Minutes to Hours |
| Multi-User Support | Virtually Unlimited | 3-5 Devices |
| Reliability | 99.9% | 95-98% |
| Latency | 1-15ms | 20-50ms |
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Fiber Internet FAQs
Online learning includes reading digital course materials, attending video lectures and submitting large assignment files. These activities require at least 100 Mbps of bandwidth. Mercury offers speeds up to 5 Gbps to ensure a smooth online learning experience.
Students need fast, reliable internet to keep up with their remote studies. Only fiber offers equally fast upload and download speeds to ensure they can stream lectures, video conference with classmates and back up assignments to the cloud without frustrating data caps or throttling. Fiber also provides more bandwidth than cable, allowing your household to connect as many users and devices as you need. Make the switch to Mercury to create a more productive online learning experience.
Yes, fiber internet offers higher security to remote students because of the way it transmits data. Traditional internet cables send electrical signals over copper wiring, which are vulnerable to electromagnetic interference that poses security risks. However, fiber cables transmit light signals over thin glass tubes that do not generate this interference. This makes fiber data signals much harder for cybercriminals to intercept private information.
No, Mercury offers unlimited data, so students can dive into their online courses, research and assignments without worrying about throttling or hitting any data limits, ever.
With the rise of online learning, many rural students are being left behind due to limited access to a reliable home internet connection. That’s why we’ve prioritized bringing internet access to unserved and underserved rural households.