You may have heard that a fiber internet connection is much better than your current broadband connection. You’ve probably also seen some tempting upgrade offers, too.
But is fiber broadband worth the hype? Will it make a big difference to your home internet use?
Almost certainly, yes. Fiber broadband is faster, stronger and more reliable. Here, we look at the key things you need to know about how and why fiber broadband performs so well.
1. What Is Fiber Internet?
Fiber internet is a cable upgrade that uses fiber cables instead of traditional copper cables to supply internet connections. You might also see fiber internet referred to as fiber broadband or fiber optic broadband.
It offers near-unlimited bandwidth so it can cater to all user needs. If you need a better internet connection for a busy family home, fiber broadband will not let you down.
2. What Are the Benefits of Fiber Internet?
Fiber internet offers some key benefits you don’t get with older, regular broadband connections. Its greater bandwidth and more reliable connectivity means that you can:
- Stream movies and TV shows without glitches. There’s nothing more irritating than a show freezing at a nail biting moment. No more waiting for your internet connection to catch up when you use a fiber connection.
- Game with less lag. Enjoy a smoother gaming experience with a trouble-free fiber connection.
- Make stress-free video calls. You don’t need to worry about freezing mid-call with the better connection fiber gives you.
- Upload and download faster than ever. Large file sizes can be up- or downloaded much faster with a fiber connection.
- Use multiple devices simultaneously on one connection. With such generous bandwidth, a fiber connection can handle many people using the connection at once.
With a fiber connection, your family members can all stream, game, shop online, work and video call whenever they need without interference.
3. How Does Fiber Broadband Work?
Data can travel along fiber connections almost as fast as the speed of light. Fiber broadband offers the fastest internet connection available, both in Jordan and around the world.
Fiber internet speeds are made possible by pulses of light traveling along its cables. Fiber cables are made from bundles of thin strands of glass. These strands are even thinner than human hair and there may be hundreds of strands within one cable.
Fiber cables run underground along streets, although occasionally they run aerially. These street cables connect to utility boxes outside a home or business, sometimes called clamshells. The utility box connects to a terminal within the building which in turn connects to the modem.
4. How Can I Get Fiber Internet in Jordan?
In Jordan, there are several providers of fiber internet that can help you get connected to fiber. The first step is to check whether fiber is available in your area. Orange Jordan provides an up-to-date map of local coverage on their website.
The next step is to choose your package from one of the available providers.
5. What Should I Look For in a Fiber Connection Package?
Getting the right fiber connection for your home means balancing connection speed, reliability, and price. Here’s what to be on the lookout for.
- Connection speeds: Fiber broadband offers much faster speeds and more powerful connections than regular broadband. To illustrate, the average fixed internet connection in Jordan in 2022 was around 53 MB per second. With a new fiber connection, you can avail of speeds between 200 MBps and 10,000 MBps. Orange Fiber is known as the fastest in Jordan.
- Price: You can upgrade to a faster internet connection for as little as around 20 dinars per month plus tax. For the fastest internet connections and best packages currently available in Jordan, expect to pay nearer 300 dinars per month. Depending on the package you choose, you may need to pay an installation fee.
- Additional benefits: Depending on your budget, you may wish to opt for a package that also includes additional perks. These may include free installation, network extenders, unlimited minutes, cell line subscriptions, discounts on streaming services, and more. Browse offers to consider which perks would suit you and your family best.
Fiber broadband will significantly improve the reliability, strength and speed of your internet connection and there are some great value packages available right now.
Why not start by checking out what’s available in your area and deciding on your budget?
