Why Fidium Fiber?
- Fiber is built on a pure Fiber Network using Laser technology to sending information at the virtual speed of light.
- Fiber is Faster (Speed), with a ping rate of ~6 milliseconds (ms) vs. ~50-100+ms.
- Fiber has Capacity (Mbps) generally provided to consumers at up to 1-2 Gigabits per second (1,000-2000Mbps) locally.
- Fiber provides Symmetrical (upload/download) capacity (i.e., 300/300Mbps).
- Fiber is more Reliable, unaffected by weather, trees, structures, electrical energy, etc.
- Fiber service is not shared, maintaining consistent service and No Throttling of data.
- Fiber is suitable for critical services/technologies that require Consistent and Uninterrupted Capabilities.
- Fiber is Less Expensive for monthly service.
- Simply put, Fiber is Future Proof.
Why Starlink?
Starlink was deployed for Underserved areas - ones that have no fiber, cable or other internet services. No circumstances make Starlink a better choice when you have or can get Fiber. All the advantages for Fiber reference Starlink limitations.
Why Spectrum?
Spectrum is available to limited customers, some who have paid ten's of thousands of dollars to get the service to their locations. Fiber is available now to everyone and anyone that wants it in our area with a Symmetrical capacity (upload/download the same), greater reliability and no connection charges. All are not available or possible from Spectrum.
Spectrum's Coaxial cable CAN NOT provide Symmetrical service (same upload/download). Only Fiber can do that.
1. All the Fiber advantages apply with no additional charges (i.e. $5 WIFI Modem). All is included and capacity/speed does not vary.
2. Spectrum uses fiber in its networks as Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC), but it does NOT go to the Premise where Coaxial Cable is used.
There is no contest… Fiber wins out! Same comments as above & two articles on the subject.
https://www.cvalley.net/fiber-optic-cable-vs-coaxial-cable-which-is-better/
https://www.fusionconnect.com/blog/fiber-vs-cable-internet-a-guide-to-the-differences-in-speed-cost-more
Starlink was deployed for Underserved areas - ones that have no fiber, cable or other internet services. No circumstances make Starlink a better choice when you have or can get Fiber. All the advantages for Fiber reference Starlink limitations.
- Here are two sources and details.
https://www.tachus.com/post/starlink-vs-fiber
https://www.quora.com/Is-Starlink-better-than-fiber
Why Spectrum?
Spectrum is available to limited customers, some who have paid ten's of thousands of dollars to get the service to their locations. Fiber is available now to everyone and anyone that wants it in our area with a Symmetrical capacity (upload/download the same), greater reliability and no connection charges. All are not available or possible from Spectrum.
Spectrum's Coaxial cable CAN NOT provide Symmetrical service (same upload/download). Only Fiber can do that.
1. All the Fiber advantages apply with no additional charges (i.e. $5 WIFI Modem). All is included and capacity/speed does not vary.
2. Spectrum uses fiber in its networks as Hybrid Fiber Coaxial (HFC), but it does NOT go to the Premise where Coaxial Cable is used.
There is no contest… Fiber wins out! Same comments as above & two articles on the subject.
https://www.cvalley.net/fiber-optic-cable-vs-coaxial-cable-which-is-better/
https://www.fusionconnect.com/blog/fiber-vs-cable-internet-a-guide-to-the-differences-in-speed-cost-more
Compare CCI Services
DSL & Landline - DSL Internet: $35-55+ (~5Mbps/1Mbps). Phone: $55 = TOTAL $90-$110
Vs.
Fidium Fiber - Fiber Internet: $25 1st yr - $45 2nd (100Mbps/100Mbps). Phone (VOIP): $15 = TOTAL $40 - $60
DSL & Landline - DSL Internet: $35-55+ (~5Mbps/1Mbps). Phone: $55 = TOTAL $90-$110
Vs.
Fidium Fiber - Fiber Internet: $25 1st yr - $45 2nd (100Mbps/100Mbps). Phone (VOIP): $15 = TOTAL $40 - $60
Have Fidium Fiber Questions?
NEW Costs below. See www.fidiumfiber.com
NEW FIDIUM PRICING
Mbps 1st 2nd+
100/100: $25/mo $45/mo
300/300: $35/mo $55/mo
1,000/1,000: $55/mo $75/mo
2,000/2000: $75/mo $95/mo
- Avail. $5 discount to costs for Paperless/Auto Billing
- FREE installation, no contract and symmetrical service (Download & Upload the same).
- Only installation cost is conduit installation over 500 feet
- Add VOIP for $15 & keep existing number. Use VONAGE or other VOIPs as well!
1. General Q&A follows with others addressed at www.fidiumfiber.com.
2. Network is ready. Sign up at www.fidiumfiber.com or 1.844.4.FIDIUM
3. Streamed traditional television services are rapidly replacing traditional "Cable TV" service - even from Satellites. If you have Fiber and still use Satellite, note that DirecTV site states satellites are, "Best for Residences in Rural Areas with no Access to high-speed Internet Services."
4. Streaming services that offer local stations include Hulu+Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Streaming, with Fubo TV and others catching up. You can pick what fits your needs. See Basics for more.
5. Keep your phone number, shifting your home number to your cell. Some providers charge a small fee!. Contact your provider for details and cost. VOIP providers coordinate the transfer to minimize impact, generally at no cost! DO NOT switch until you have your new Fiber Internet up & and running!
NEW Costs below. See www.fidiumfiber.com
NEW FIDIUM PRICING
Mbps 1st 2nd+
100/100: $25/mo $45/mo
300/300: $35/mo $55/mo
1,000/1,000: $55/mo $75/mo
2,000/2000: $75/mo $95/mo
- Avail. $5 discount to costs for Paperless/Auto Billing
- FREE installation, no contract and symmetrical service (Download & Upload the same).
- Only installation cost is conduit installation over 500 feet
- Add VOIP for $15 & keep existing number. Use VONAGE or other VOIPs as well!
1. General Q&A follows with others addressed at www.fidiumfiber.com.
2. Network is ready. Sign up at www.fidiumfiber.com or 1.844.4.FIDIUM
3. Streamed traditional television services are rapidly replacing traditional "Cable TV" service - even from Satellites. If you have Fiber and still use Satellite, note that DirecTV site states satellites are, "Best for Residences in Rural Areas with no Access to high-speed Internet Services."
4. Streaming services that offer local stations include Hulu+Live TV, YouTube TV and DirecTV Streaming, with Fubo TV and others catching up. You can pick what fits your needs. See Basics for more.
5. Keep your phone number, shifting your home number to your cell. Some providers charge a small fee!. Contact your provider for details and cost. VOIP providers coordinate the transfer to minimize impact, generally at no cost! DO NOT switch until you have your new Fiber Internet up & and running!
The Hype on Cellular Services
Here is some information relative to Cellular service and issues you may be experiencing.]
1. If you have spotty Cell service where you live and have Fiber to the Premise/Home, Use WIFI Calling - Problem Solved!
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032
2. If you don’t have fiber, why not? It’s available to everyone on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Stonington, Deer Isle, Castine and more. It’s faster, better, and cheaper – period. www.fidiumfiber.com and order ONLINE!
3. The location of towers still matters with poor coverage even where your provider may have a tower. The closest ATT transmitter towers serving commercial cellular are in Belfast and Stonington. There is no ATT commercial service on Blue Hill Mountain, nor is there Verizon either. Sharing may occur. ATT is on Blue Hill Mtn. and elsewhere, but it is a service called FirstNet for first responders.
a. “(Short) FirstNet is not a commercial network – it was designed and built “from the ground up” specifically for first responders and the extended public safety community: Groundbreaking technology delivering priority and preemption.”
4. Despite the perceived availability and performance of 5G technology in cellular networks, the fallacy is that no one cellular carrier can service every cell phone, or at the same capacity (speed). Lots of factors matter in over-the-air systems (cellular (incl. hotspots) and satellite) which includes distance, terrain, obstructions, ground matter (i.e., granite), solar, EMP, and the 5G hype - all matters. Service will vary, and in some places, it will not exist at all. Bottom line is that 5G is not everywhere and it’s not all the hype says it is.
a. There are in fact three (3) different 5G services. The lowest capacity/frequency is what you’re seeing now, and it is realistically no better that 4G LTE at this point. The perception of 5G sells phones, but it is not a solution to home needs, speed/capacity, and cost. The highest frequency 5G (and capacity) only travels about 1000 ft. (that’s FEET). You need a transmitter on every utility pole – if they exist in your area and that is a long way off in rural America (see #1). For more specifics, it’s out there, but here is one link - https://www.cablefree.net/wirelesstechnology/4glte/5g-frequency-bands-lte/
Here is some information relative to Cellular service and issues you may be experiencing.]
1. If you have spotty Cell service where you live and have Fiber to the Premise/Home, Use WIFI Calling - Problem Solved!
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032
2. If you don’t have fiber, why not? It’s available to everyone on the Blue Hill Peninsula, Stonington, Deer Isle, Castine and more. It’s faster, better, and cheaper – period. www.fidiumfiber.com and order ONLINE!
3. The location of towers still matters with poor coverage even where your provider may have a tower. The closest ATT transmitter towers serving commercial cellular are in Belfast and Stonington. There is no ATT commercial service on Blue Hill Mountain, nor is there Verizon either. Sharing may occur. ATT is on Blue Hill Mtn. and elsewhere, but it is a service called FirstNet for first responders.
a. “(Short) FirstNet is not a commercial network – it was designed and built “from the ground up” specifically for first responders and the extended public safety community: Groundbreaking technology delivering priority and preemption.”
4. Despite the perceived availability and performance of 5G technology in cellular networks, the fallacy is that no one cellular carrier can service every cell phone, or at the same capacity (speed). Lots of factors matter in over-the-air systems (cellular (incl. hotspots) and satellite) which includes distance, terrain, obstructions, ground matter (i.e., granite), solar, EMP, and the 5G hype - all matters. Service will vary, and in some places, it will not exist at all. Bottom line is that 5G is not everywhere and it’s not all the hype says it is.
a. There are in fact three (3) different 5G services. The lowest capacity/frequency is what you’re seeing now, and it is realistically no better that 4G LTE at this point. The perception of 5G sells phones, but it is not a solution to home needs, speed/capacity, and cost. The highest frequency 5G (and capacity) only travels about 1000 ft. (that’s FEET). You need a transmitter on every utility pole – if they exist in your area and that is a long way off in rural America (see #1). For more specifics, it’s out there, but here is one link - https://www.cablefree.net/wirelesstechnology/4glte/5g-frequency-bands-lte/