Fiber-optic internet service leader to serve North Central Florida residents in early 2024 GAINESVILLE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2023 – IQ Fiber, North Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, announces construction has begun on its 100% fiber-optic network in Northwest Gainesville and Alachua County. IQ Fiber’s initial Phase 1 investment is estimated at $40 […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., August 29, 2023 – IQ Fiber is actively monitoring and preparing for the impacts of Idalia and has activated its emergency preparedness plan. Its local customer service will remain open during and through the storm. IQ Fiber will continue construction activities as long as it is safe to do so but will secure all […]
The back-to-school season is upon us once again. As we gear up for the new academic year, one thing is certain – the need for fast, reliable internet is more crucial than ever. IQ Fiber, North Florida’s first local residential fiber-optic internet company, can help you conquer all your online tasks. We offer lightning-fast speeds, […]
With fiber-optic internet becoming available in households across the United States, more consumers than ever have the choice between fiber and cable technologies – and the winner is clear. Fiber has superior speeds, is far more reliable, and you get dedicated bandwidth, so your service is not affected by your neighbors’ activity. Fiber-optic internet gives you […]
Chandor to lead key financial and administrative functions as the company continues to accelerate growth JACKSONVILLE, Fla., JULY 17, 2023 – IQ Fiber, North Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, announces the appointment of Stebbins “Steb” Chandor, Jr. as the company’s new chief financial officer (CFO). With more than 25 years of experience, […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 19, 2023 – Have you seen signs in your area that a new, smarter internet choice is coming soon? Communities across the First Coast are getting the option of faster internet service all thanks to IQ Fiber! Learn more about IQ Fiber, the construction process, and why fiber is better in the […]
When choosing between 5G and fiber-optic internet, there are several factors to consider. While 5G is convenient, wireless, and more accessible in certain areas, fiber-optic internet is more reliable and offers significantly faster speeds! 1. Fiber-optic service is more reliable than 5G. 5G is considered less reliable because the signal becomes weak quickly and doesn’t […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 31, 2023 – IQ Fiber, Northeast Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, announces it is expanding its 100% fiber-optic network to North Central Florida including the city of Gainesville. IQ Fiber’s initial investment in Gainesville is estimated at nearly $40 million. IQ Fiber will be the first locally based residential […]
IQ Fiber Secures Additional $150 Million Equity Commitment from SDC Capital Partners Northeast Florida’s only local residential internet service provider to accelerate expansion JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 24, 2023 – IQ Fiber, Northeast Florida’s only local residential fiber-optic internet service provider, announces it has secured $150 million in follow-on equity funding from its founding investor SDC […]
IQ Fiber is making waves in the fiber-optic internet industry! To measure and improve our customer experience, we distributed an email to customers requesting feedback to generate a Net Promoter Score (NPS) and the results are telling! A Net Promoter Score is a metric used to measure customer satisfaction and is scaled between -100 and […]
The internet is the heartbeat of the modern home. We’ve come to rely on it for work, education, entertainment, and shopping. Fiber is the best solution to provide internet because it is:
Symmetrical speeds are when upload and download speeds are equal. Older mediums like cable and DSL are asymmetrical, meaning you aren’t able to upload data as quickly as you can download it. When your speeds are symmetrical it means video calls work better, video games play faster, and your photos upload in an instant.
Fiber-optic networks are built to transmit data through a thin fiber glass strand using pulses of light. Because each strand is dedicated to each home, there is no sharing of bandwidth between neighbors. In addition, fiber-optic networks need very little electrical power to operate. The data is transmitted at the same speed to the home as it is away from the home with very little lag. Fiber-optic networks are the fastest and most reliable home internet technology available today.
5G is a form of wireless broadband delivered using nearby cell towers while fiber-optic internet is connected directly to your home. FTTH (fiber to the home) connections provide dedicated bandwidth while a 5G shares bandwidth with your neighbors. Though 5G wireless is great for mobile devices when you aren’t home, fiber-optic is much faster and more reliable to use for the many connected devices within your home.
Yes. In most cases you will be able to keep your existing services. However, once you move to our services, you’ll have enough speed and bandwidth to manage all your services over the internet. It’s also easy to move to a voice-over-internet-protocol (VOIP) service like Google Voice or Vonage where you can keep your phone number. You always have the option to remove your home phone altogether in favor of using your cell exclusively instead. Most national security monitoring companies offer “cut the cable cord” services with faster response times than a landline can offer.