How Wi-Fi Works
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Quantum Fiber® Connected Communities provides several Wi-Fi service types, creating a distinct user experience for residents. It's important to know which one is available in your community.
SmartNID
For homes/units with this equipment pre-installed.
Modem
For homes/units with this equipment pre-installed. It may be labeled as CenturyLink or Quantum Fiber.
Household depend on their internet more than ever. This chart shows how each speed tier can keep up with demands of their digitally connected lives.
Bring everything you do up to speed. |
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| Media download | Up to 200 Mbps | Up to 500 Mbps | Up to 1 Gig | Up to 3 Gig | Up to 8 Gig |
| 20 songs (80 MB) | 2 sec | 2 sec | Under 1 sec | Under 1 sec | Under 1 sec |
| 4K TV show (3 GB) | 2 min | 45 sec | 27 sec | 8 sec | 3 sec |
| HD movie (4 GB) | Under 3 min | 50 sec | 36 sec | 11 sec | 4 sec |
| 4K movie (14 GB) | 10 min | 4 min | 2 min | 40 sec | 15 sec |
| Video game download (50 GB) | 36 min | 14 min | 8 min | 2 min | Under 1 min |
Limited availability. Service in select locations only.
Residents with Quantum Fiber get an internet service with the speed they need to stream subscription services (like Netflix, MAX, Hulu, or Sling) using their smart TV (or another connected device) and internet connection.
Residents are free to choose only the services they want by paying for their streaming TV subscription fees separately.