Fiber: Fast Internet for Gaming
When you're deep in a Call of Duty battle or moments from unlocking a new Minecraft level, fractions of a second matter. If your next mission requires fast internet speed for gaming, choose fiber. Minimizing lag time during intense multiplayer games requires low latency, which a fiber connection virtually guarantees.
Download speed matters, but even the most data-hungry video games use less bandwidth than streaming a show in 4K. Low latency (also called low ping) makes the difference in gaming. Paired with symmetrical speeds on most plans, fiber provides the backbone for a great experience playing multiplayer games online.
We play games to relax. Don't let lag time slow you down. Choose Quantum Fiber and discover why a fiber connection offers terrific internet for gaming.
How does fiber offer great internet for gaming?
Fiber internet offers an incredible combination of high bandwidth and low latency. You'll transmit data with near-instantaneous speed, whether you're unlocking new levels through Xbox Cloud, PlayStation Now, or NVIDIA GeForce Now. What's universal is that the growing popularity of 4K video games makes speed critical. If you're searching for how to minimize lag in online multiplayer games, a fiber connection allows for lifelike resolutions with real-time speed.
Think of the relationship between internet speed and latency like your water heater-you may have plenty of hot water available (data). Still, if it takes two minutes to get to your shower and then delivers a jolt of cold water when someone else in the house starts the dishes, you have a latency issue.
For gamers, fiber internet works like the ideal tankless water heater, with practically no wait time when you turn the faucet. Reliable speed and low latency are like having hot water as soon as you need it for as long as you need it.
Fiber internet is a gamer’s dream, thanks to:
- Near-instant downloads: Forget overnight downloads—big files load in minutes.
- Hassle-free streaming: Enjoy the highest resolution 4K with little-to-no buffering.
- Multiple connections: Everyone in the house can get online without slowing down your game.
Even if your household has multiple gamers and streamers vying for bandwidth, fiber offers the speed and latency needed to power everyone's demands on the network. Enjoy the game without worrying about your connection.
What is a good internet speed for gaming?
Serious gamers will want at least 25 megabits per second (Mbps) download speeds. A faster fiber connection (up to 940 Mbps in most areas, and as fast as 8 Gig in select cities) can reduce the time it takes to download good multiplayer games like "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare" from hours to minutes.
To play multiplayer games online, look for download speeds of at least 15-25 Mbps and upload speeds of at least 3 Mbps. If you plan to livestream your gameplay to YouTube or Twitch, you’ll want at least 25 Mbps, and you should consider a multi-gig plan if it’s available in your area.
For actual game play, there's more to "speed" than your downloads. What matters most for gamers is low latency. When you round a corner to overtake another car in “Forza Horizon 5,” you expect your vehicle to respond instantaneously.
Fast-moving graphics and multiplayer competition mean you need a connection that can handle the load. Racing games and first-person shooter games like Call of Duty require a latency of 25 milliseconds (ms) or lower to create a seamless play experience. Fiber offers that low latency, and it's the main reason to look beyond download speeds when choosing a plan.
Another difference-maker for gamers is the symmetrical upload speed offered by most fiber internet plans. The combination of rocket-fast uploads and low latency means you can confidently lead your Counter-Strike team to battle. With low-latency fiber internet for gamers, you'll be able to communicate smoothly with other players, experience minimal lag, and enjoy clear streaming quality.
Is fiber internet available in your area?
Most cities in the U.S. now have fiber internet, and new communities gain access each year. To check the availability of Quantum Fiber in your area, enter your address and discover your options.
Fiber-optic lines process symmetrical upload and download speeds, each at high volumes. Fiber transfers data using pulses of light and often has faster upload speeds than traditional cable. That doesn't mean that you won't be able to play your favorite games with a cable broadband connection. Video game makers balance cutting-edge graphics with the reality that many Americans don't yet have fiber internet, so most games work fine with a cable connection. But as game makers like Electronic Arts, Nintendo, and Microsoft push boundaries of detailed resolution and interactivity, gamers lucky enough to have a fiber connection appreciate the difference.
Choosing the right fiber internet plan for gaming
Plans from Quantum Fiber begin at up to 500 Mbps and range up to 8 gig in select locations. But is up to 500 Mbps good for gaming? Rest assured, it's great. You may want higher minimum speeds if you plan to upload or download large files like videos or if your plan will serve multiple people, but the symmetrical speeds of an up to 500 Mbps fiber plan are already aIn game-changer. Add a router with WiFi 7 compatibility and you've got a future-ready connection that can keep you in the game for years.
With Quantum Fiber, you'll also enjoy the flexibility of no annual contract, meaning you can cancel or change your plan without fees in most situations. And because Quantum Fiber has no data caps, your all-nighters can go all month (although we recommend balancing the joy of low latency with other healthy fun!)
If you’re ready to up your game, check to see if Quantum Fiber is available in your area today.
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