All Things Fiber

Fiber-optic internet moves fast, so keeping up with everything it can do can feel like trying to catch lightning. Stay up to speed with all the ways fiber internet is moving us forward here.

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What is the Affordable Connectivity Program?

Stay connected An update on the Affordable Connectivity Program The federal Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) officially ended on June 1, 2024. Keeping your home online remains a priority—that is why Quantum Fiber now offers The...

Want to build a smart home?

Turn your home into a smart home with fiber internet

Our fascination with science fiction — from Ray Bradbury’s fully automated Happylife Home in his short story, “The Veldt,” to cartoon classics like Futurama and The Jetsons — has long ignited our imaginations with dreams...

Internet speed for streaming tv and movies: how much do you need?

In simple terms, the higher the numbers, the better the image resolution and the more internet speed required for streaming. The lowest quality images you’ll typically encounter are 480p resolution, but resolutions of 1080p and...

Food, shelter, and fiber: Internet for college students moving off campus

For college students living on campus, internet speed is an afterthought. Universities invest in lightning-fast internet for students to keep up with thousands of young people studying, streaming, and gaming. But internet speed can become...

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IoT solutions for your next big trip

Despite how fun and exciting taking a vacation can be, traveling can be hectic and demanding. In fact, 89% of people agree that traveling is stressful. Once you touch down and arrive at your destination,...

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Get your family ready for back to school season

The start of a new school year can be a stressful and exciting time for both kids and parents. As students return to school this year, it’s more important than ever that they feel safe...

Wi-Fi modem vs. router: What’s the difference?

Are you setting up a new internet connection or upgrading your equipment to take advantage of those incredible gigabit internet speeds you’ve heard about? You’ll typically be looking at two common devices to achieve the...

How to check if someone is stealing your bandwidth

Your Wi-Fi connection is yours, and you shouldn’t have to worry about neighbors, strangers, or hackers tapping into it. To help keep others from accessing your internet connection, you need to understand how to control...

Celebrate Pride Month 2023

Supporting LGBTQ+ tech workers during Pride Month

In June, we celebrate Pride and the contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has given to society, culture, and the world around us. Queer people exist in every space, but not every space is safe for...

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How to stream music

Music brings people together, which is why streaming music is rapidly growing in popularity. In fact, music streaming services have more than 616 million users across the world. In order to fully enjoy all that they have to...