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Metronet vs The Competition
See how our 100% fiber internet outperforms cable, DSL, and satellite providers in every category
Faster Speeds
Symmetrical upload and download speeds up to 5 Gbps, far outpacing cable and DSL
Better Reliability
99.9% uptime with fiber technology that's less susceptible to outages than copper-based networks
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees, no data caps, and no price hikes after promotional periods
Superior Support
Local, 24/7 customer service with technicians who know your area
Metronet vs Spectrum
See how our 100% fiber network compares to Spectrum's hybrid fiber-coaxial network
Metronet100% Fiber | SpectrumCable | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Download Speed | 5 GbpsSymmetrical | 1 GbpsAsymmetrical |
| Max Upload Speed | 5 Gbps | 35 Mbps |
| Data Caps | YesUnlimited | YesUnlimited |
| Contract Required | NoNo Contracts | NoNo Contracts |
| Price Increases After Promo | YesTransparent | YesSignificant Increase |
| Equipment Fees | $10/mo(eero router included) | $5/mo(modem rental) |
| Installation Fee | FREE | $49.99 |
| Network Congestion | NoMinimal | YesDuring Peak Hours |
| Latency | 5-10ms | 15-25ms |
Metronet vs AT&T
How our fiber service compares to AT&T's fiber and DSL offerings
Metronet100% Fiber | AT&T FiberFiber (Limited Areas) | AT&T InternetDSL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Download Speed | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 100 Mbps |
| Max Upload Speed | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 20 Mbps |
| Data Caps | YesUnlimited | YesUnlimited | No1TB Cap |
| Contract Required | NoNo Contracts | NoNo Contracts | Yes12-Month Contract |
| Equipment Fees | $10/mo | $10/mo | $10/mo |
| Installation Fee | FREE | $99(often waived) | $99(often waived) |
| Reliability | Excellent | Excellent | Fair |
Metronet vs Xfinity
See how our fiber service stacks up against Xfinity's cable internet
Metronet Fiber
Recommended- Symmetrical speeds
Same upload and download speeds, perfect for video calls, cloud backups, and content creation
- No data caps
Stream, download, and game as much as you want without worrying about overage fees
- Consistent speeds
No slowdowns during peak hours because fiber doesn't share bandwidth with neighbors
- Lower latency
Better gaming experience and video calls with minimal delay
- Free installation
Professional installation at no additional cost
Xfinity Cable
Cable Internet- Asymmetrical speeds
Upload speeds are typically 1/10th of download speeds, limiting video calls and uploads
- Data caps on most plans
1.2TB monthly data cap with $10 charge for each additional 50GB
- Speed fluctuations
Speeds often slow down during peak hours due to shared neighborhood bandwidth
- Higher latency
Cable technology has inherently higher latency than fiber
- Installation fees
Self-installation kit ($15) or professional installation ($89.99)
Understanding Internet Technologies
Why fiber optic technology outperforms traditional internet infrastructure
Fiber Optic
- Data travels at the speed of light
- Immune to electromagnetic interference
- Not affected by weather conditions
- Symmetrical upload/download speeds
- Future-proof technology
Cable
- Data travels through copper coaxial cables
- Susceptible to electromagnetic interference
- Shared bandwidth with neighbors
- Asymmetrical speeds (slow uploads)
- Limited future capacity
DSL
- Uses existing telephone lines
- Speed degrades with distance from central office
- Highly susceptible to interference
- Very asymmetrical speeds
- Outdated technology
Satellite
- Signal must travel to/from space
- High latency (600ms+)
- Affected by weather conditions
- Strict data caps
- Higher cost per Mbps
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