Speed Comparison

Symmetrical upload and download, no fine print. See how fiber compares to cable and DSL in our service areas.

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60ms ping
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Symmetrical speedsNo data capsLocal infrastructure
Xfinity / Spectrum
Cable
Download
500 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Ping
28 ms
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Optimum
Cable
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400 Mbps
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20 Mbps
Ping
32 ms
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Frontier
DSL / Fiber mix
Download
115 Mbps
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10 Mbps
Ping
45 ms
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Why the difference matters.

Real-world performance comes down to more than just download speed.

Symmetrical speeds

Cable upload speeds are often 10–20x slower than download. With fiber, upload matches download -- critical for video calls, cloud backups, and working from home.

Lower latency

Fiber delivers sub-5ms latency vs. 20–50ms on cable and DSL. That means snappier browsing, smoother gaming, and more responsive video calls.

No data caps

Many cable plans throttle or cap your data. Every SecureNet plan is truly unlimited -- stream, game, and download without worrying about hitting a limit.

No peak-hour slowdowns

Cable networks share bandwidth between neighbors, so speeds drop at peak times. Fiber is a dedicated line to your home -- consistent speeds 24/7.

Ready to switch?

Fiber internet starting at $52/mo with no contracts. Check availability at your address.

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