IQ Fiber Begins Construction in Savannah, GA

Over $50 million project brings modern fiber-optic internet service to Savannah residents.

JACKSONVILLE, Fl., September 25, 2024 – IQ Fiber, a Jacksonville, FL based provider of 100% fiber-optic internet, is deploying its high-speed, state-of-the-art network to Savannah, GA. Design and engineering work is complete, and construction of the over $50 million project will begin in the coming weeks with first customers coming online in 2025.

“We are excited to welcome IQ Fiber to Savannah and appreciate their investment in bringing advanced fiber-optic internet service to our community,” said Savannah Mayor Van R. Johnson, II. “Their presence will offer residents more choice, helping to ensure that Savannah remains competitive and connected in the digital age.”

IQ Fiber’s expansion into Savannah marks its third major market, following successful deployments in the Jacksonville and Gainesville, Florida metro areas. This growth further solidifies the company’s position as a leader in residential fiber-optic internet, known for offering a seamless, stress-free experience with no contracts, hidden fees, or data caps.

“We are thrilled to bring our 100% fiber-optic network to Savannah,” said Ted Schremp, CEO of IQ Fiber. “We’ve seen tremendous demand for a better internet experience—one that’s fast, reliable, and hassle-free. Our success in Jacksonville and Gainesville demonstrates that people are ready for a fresh, no-nonsense option, and we’re excited to bring a modern internet choice to Savannah.”

IQ Fiber’s 100% fiber-optic network is capable of symmetrical speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second and is far superior to telephone or cable-based internet. The network is built on the latest optical networking technology, allowing the company to provide the fastest internet speeds available while also supporting the explosive growth in internet usage and demand.

Recently recognized by Ookla as the provider of the Fastest Speeds and Top Internet Service in Jacksonville, IQ Fiber offers simple month-to-month plans with no contracts, fees, surcharges, or surprise price increases. Plans range from 250 Mbps for $65 per month to 5 Gbps for $125 per month, all of which include symmetrical speeds, whole-home Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi 6e coverage, and professional installation. IQ Fiber also provides a user-friendly app to manage the increasing number of devices in the home, ensuring a stress-free, reliable internet experience.

IQ Fiber is a rapidly expanding, Jacksonville, FL based fiber-optic internet service provider. IQ Fiber delivers a seamless customer experience and provides the fastest and most reliable internet access, all while maintaining a 4.8-star rating across over 1,200 reviews. Building on its success in North Florida, it continues to transform the broadband market with an expanded footprint now covering 3 major metro areas: Jacksonville (FL), Gainesville and Alachua County (FL) and Savannah (GA.). For more information, visit www.iqfiber.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

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:

FAST — 1000 mbps (1G) of speed with fiber internet is about 20 times faster than standard cable. Your time is valuable, so don’t waste it waiting for your internet to load!
RELIABLE — IQ Fiber provides dedicated bandwidth directly to your home, so your speeds don’t dip during peak traffic hours or as more neighbors join the Fiberhood.
SYMMETRICAL — Only fiber has symmetrical upload and download speeds so no matter what you’re doing, you can get it done quickly.
FUTURE-PROOF — Fiber cables are more lightweight, durable, and resilient than copper. Its bandwidth capacity far exceeds what any home requires, so we’ll grow with you as technology changes in the future.
SUSTAINABLE — Traditional cable uses about 12 times more energy than fiber. It generates less heat and is made from more sustainable materials.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Can I keep my existing TV, phone, and security services?