CenturyLink Fiber Internet in My Area

Fiber-optic internet, commonly called fiber internet or simply “fiber,” is a broadband connection that can reach speeds of up to 940 Megabits per second (Mbps), with low lag time. The technology uses fiber-optic cable, which amazingly can send data as fast as about 70% the speed of light. Learn more about fiber internet.

You will first need find out if CenturyLink fiber internet is available at your location with our availability tool. Then, you will schedule a fiber installation appointment. During the appointment, a technician will install a small utility box called an optical network terminal outside or inside your home. All you need is a fiber-ready router in order to accommodate fiber-optic speeds, and the technician will handle the rest. 

Fiber-optic cables, which run underground, above ground and under the ocean, form the larger “backbone” fiber-optic network. These cables are made up of bundles of thousands of tiny glass strands, or fibers. Each fiber is extremely tiny — almost as thin as a strand of human hair. The optical fibers transmit light, which carries data the length of the cable at incredibly high speeds. Learn more about how fiber internet works.