What Is Fiber Internet—and Why Should You Want It

What is AccessPlus Fiber Internet?

Fiber internet is the newest Internet technology that is a faster, more reliable, and more affordable internet service.

Fiber internet is made up of fiber optic (thin strands of glass) to transmit data at the speed of light. Unlike traditional coaxial cable, which uses copper wiring and slows down over distance or during busy hours, fiber provides a consistently fast, high-quality connection.

Put simply: fiber is faster, stronger, and built for the future.

How Does AccessPlus Fiber Reach Your Home?

AccessPlus is building a fiber broadband network, primarily underground through conduit.

Once the fiber build reaches your street, we’ll hand trench to your home and install a compact, all-in-one device inside: an ONT (optical network terminal), router, and Wi-Fi unit in one. Typically, this will come into the building right where your pre-existing cable is installed.

Bonus: Wi-Fi is included free, with no hidden costs added to your invoice!

Why is Fiber Internet Better Than Cable?

There are two major benefits when you switch to fiber internet:

Much Faster Speeds

Most cable internet plans top out around 300–400 Mbps download speeds — and their upload speeds? Often just 10 or 20 Mbps. That’s a huge bottleneck for modern households.

AccessPlus fiber internet starts at 1 Gbps (1,000 Mbps), already double or triple typical cable speeds. And we go beyond that, offering up to 8 Gbps for homes with serious streaming, gaming, or remote work needs.

Even better, fiber delivers symmetrical speeds so you get the same ultra-fast performance for both uploads and downloads. That means:

• Clearer video calls
• Faster file sharing
• Lag-free gaming
• And smoother streaming for everyone in your household

Unmatched Reliability

Fiber internet is more reliable than cable because it uses light to transmit data through fiber-optic cables, which are made of glass and buried underground. Unlike traditional cable lines made of copper, fiber is less affected by weather, electromagnetic interference, or signal loss over distance.

That means fewer outages, more consistent speeds, and a stronger connection — even during peak hours or storms. Whether you’re working from home, streaming, or gaming, fiber delivers a more dependable experience every time.

The Big Benefit of AccessPlus Fiber Internet

With AccessPlus fiber internet, you get:

• Fast, equal upload and download speeds
• No slowdowns during peak hours
• Internet that handles multiple devices without buffering
• A weather-resistant underground network
• Internet built for all your future demands

Ready for Better Internet?

AccessPlus is now rolling out fiber in the Berkshires!

Check your address to see if you can sign up now or pre-order to help bring fiber to your neighborhood.