When the skies darken and storms threaten, exposed internet and other utility lines such as power and cable television commonly blink or drop service completely.

Households using traditional cable or DSL internet connections are most susceptible to the slow speeds, interruptions and complete outages common in severe weather. But fiber-optic internet users often experience a different story.

As much as we depend on a reliable 5G wireless network and high-speed fiber internet for connecting with loved ones and making our lives easier, it’s really the gadgets we connect to them that make them fun.

We’ve gathered the coolest accessories for smartphones and smart homes for Christmas 2024. Here are some of the hottest wireless phone accessories this season that will light up any holiday wish list.

Consumers today have their pick of home internet flavors.

If you want cheap and slow, then old-school DSL is for you. If you’ve toyed with streaming media but haven’t fully jumped into the present day, maybe you’d be inclined to choose coax cable. Fixed wireless will get you closer, but lacks in reliability, latency and more.

The only way, then, to truly experience all the possibilities of the internet — endless streaming of high-quality movies, TV and music, low-latency online gaming, and bandwidth to handle the biggest family reunion — is with future-proof, high-bandwidth fiber.

Every year, the latest connected devices make a play for space on our Christmas lists. And while they are definitely efficient, entertaining tools that we rely on daily, those same devices can also distract us from spending quality time with family and friends.

Online gaming’s been around for a minute, but it didn’t finally achieve its full potential until fiber internet became widely available. E-Sports are now a very real thing, with competitive gamers around the world battling for the prize. And now, thanks to some new developments, broadband fiber internet is a must for a maximum gaming experience.

Here are five big reasons fiber can take your game to the next level.

Faster internet is always better, but how much speed does your household actually need?

Fiber optics are the key to unlocking your home network’s full potential, and the most common tiers now available are tailored for different types of usage. Here is a look at what you can expect from each level of fiber internet.