Connect at the speed of light with fiber internet
Enjoy our fastest internet speed available – up to 5 Gigs – with no data caps, the most reliable connection, and customer service that won’t let you down.
Fiber Internet Near Me
Fiber and streaming
It's the best of both worlds
What’s better than the world’s fastest internet technology streamlining a secure, high-speed connection throughout your home? Pairing it with a premium streaming service and saving big, of course.
When you bundle EarthLink Fiber with EarthLink Live TV, you can enjoy up to 150 channels of pure entertainment. Experience the joy of live tv, sports, and all your favorite shows at your fingertips.*
Internet that pays for itself
Try EarthLink Fiber today and experience fast, reliable internet.
Plus, earn a free $100 Mastercard© gift card**
Ditch the data drain. Level up to unlimited data
With EarthLink Fiber Internet, there’s no data caps, which means you can stream, game, work, and study all at once — no matter how many data lovers you have at home.
Stream
Game
Work
Play
Why settle for fast internet when you can have the fastest internet?
With fiber home internet, you'll get:
Speeds up to 5 Gigs***
Rated No. 1 in customer satisfaction****
Locked-in rate for 12 months
No data caps, no throttling
Wi-Fi that reaches every corner of your home
Safer high-speed connection
Plus, for a limited time, receive a $100 Mastercard gift card.
Fiber Internet Plans designed just for you
FASTEST STREAMING AND GAMING
5 Gigs
Our fastest plan for high-speed internet.
MOST
POPULAR
300 Mbps
Our best plan for new fiber fans.
BEST
VALUE
100 Mbps
Our best deal to switch and save.
Why choose fiber?
Fiber is the future of the internet. Utilizing state-of-the art technology, internet is delivered from around the world to your home at the speed of light thanks to glass strands, also called fiber optic cables.
Say goodbye to old, slow cable internet. Experience the fastest upload speeds and download speeds available for better work, streaming, gaming, and video calls. Leave lag times and buffering in the past. Get the future you deserve.
Surf on a safe, secure connection.
Unlike other forms of internet, a fiber connection is safer and more secure thanks to the speed, making you less likely to experience a security breach. No more sharing your lines and bandwidth with your neighbors either.
Less outages, more doing what you love
Thanks to high-speed fiber internet, you’ll experience less outages than any other internet option. Fiber optic cables rely on light instead of electricity, making them less susceptible to fire or interference from local power lines. Meaning you can get back to life on the internet without interruption.
More than just a connection
When we say no teaser rates, we mean it. When your initial 12-month contract ends, your rate doesn’t change. And, with EarthLink, you don’t have to bundle services you don’t need just to get a better price.
No matter what fiber internet plan is best for you, data cap limits won’t be a part of the deal, which means no more slowdowns, shutoffs, or hefty fees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is fiber internet?
Fiber-optic Internet is a broadband connection utilizing fiber-optic cables allowing to reach some of the highest speeds in the world. The speed is thanks to the glass strands in fiber optic cables that can send data at about 70% the speed of light.
These cables are laid across the world — and even underwater — to keep everyone connected. Fiber cables are the ideal equipment for this job because they last longer, are less susceptible to damage, and can handle more data and faster speeds. They don’t need to be replaced as often as other types of wires.
To learn more, check out our blog post.
How fast is fiber optic internet?
EarthLink offers a range of plans best suited for your internet habits and budget. We can provide speeds up to 5 Gigs, but we provide plans for 25+ Mbps, 100+ Mbps, 500+ Mbps and 1-5 Gigs (1,000-5,000 Mbps).
Is fiber internet available in my area?
Fiber is selectively available, typically in major cities and high-density communities. If you live in a major metro area, it’s more than likely fiber is available to you. However, if you live in a smaller community or rural area, fiber is less likely to be available.
But good news! Thanks to early adoption, many cities and communities are thinking “fiber forward” and making plans to incorporate the world’s fastest internet technology in their future. To check to see if fiber is available in your area, look up your home or business address in the bar at the top of the page or call one of our internet experts today at 866-383-3080.
Will fiber optics make my Wi-Fi and internet service faster?
When it comes to internet speed, there’s nothing faster than fiber connection. EarthLink offers several fiber internet plans – ranging from 25 Mbps to 5 Gigs – tailored to your budget and speed needs.
If you’d like to compare your current internet speeds with our EarthLink Fiber plans, try our free internet speed test.
Is fiber internet different from cable internet?
There are many ways fiber internet is different (and superior) to cable internet. First, the technology and cables utilized aren’t one in the same.
Fiber optic cables made from bound, tightened glass strands send light to power the internet into your home. These cables are being set around the world (even at the bottom of the ocean!) and can travel at the speed of light.
Cable internet uses copper cables and is powered by electricity. Fiber is noticeably faster, safer, more reliable and often cheaper than cable.
How is fiber internet different from wireless home internet?
Unlike fiber and cable internet, EarthLink Wireless Home Internet doesn’t require any type of cables or professional installation to get internet at your home or place of business. Our wireless home internet router (which you can easily set up yourself!) pulls signals from nearby cellular towers and powers your internet from 5G and 4G networks.
Instead of choosing the speed you want, EarthLink Wireless Home Internet sends the fastest speeds available near you. Instead, you’ll choose a wireless home internet plan based on how much data you’ll use rather than speed. EarthLink Fiber has no data limits, so you can stream, game and download to your heart’s content!
What is the process for EarthLink Fiber installation, and how long will it take?
Because we’re working with advanced internet technology, an expert technician will need to install your new EarthLink Fiber Internet. Our professional installers are outside contractors, who may also represent and work with some of our competitors, but rest assured, you’re getting EarthLink Fiber Internet.
Once you’ve selected a plan that works best for you, one of our experts will organize a time and date to complete your installation that works around your schedule. We ask that you provide a range of hours you or a person at least 18 years old will be available to let our technician into your home. The installation may take a few hours for the technician to update internet lines in your home and ensure your new equipment is functioning properly.
To learn more about how fiber internet is installed, check out our blog post here..
Issues with your new smart home gadget? No problem.
EarthLink EasyTech provides remote technical support for all internet-connected devices. Get personalized assistance and solutions quickly and easily, without making calls or watching YouTube tutorials.
We can help with any tech issue – from new gadgets to older models. EasyTech makes your tech worries disappear.
Favorite shows always buffering? Video conferences lagging or dropping?
It may be time to switch internet service providers. Check your internet speeds with your current provider with our free online internet speed test.
Whether you’re on home or business internet, we’ll track your current connection and see how it compares to EarthLink Fiber speeds. Don’t settle for an unreliable internet connection.
Learn More About High-Speed Fiber Internet
*EarthLink Live TV is currently only available to new EarthLink customers who bundle with EarthLink Fiber Internet. The streaming service is not available to EarthLink Wireless Home Internet customers or existing EarthLink Fiber customers at this time.
**While supplies last. Void where prohibited and outside the U.S. Offer available to legal U.S. residents (incl. D.C.) who are 18 and older at time of purchase. To be eligible, you must make a Qualifying Purchase, activate the service and remain active for 3 months. Gift: $100 Prepaid Mastercard©. For complete terms and eligibility requirements visit earthlink.net/tcs. Sponsor: EarthLink LLC.
***Actual speeds may vary depending on the distance, line-quality, phone service provider, and number of devices used concurrently. All speeds not available in all areas.
****EarthLink was awarded the No. 1 Customer Satisfaction Award in 2020 and 2021 by highspeedinternet.com, in addition to being compared to the publicly measured providers in the 2021 American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) survey of customers rating the reliability of speed and service consistency of their own internet service provider.