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A Brief History of Fiber Internet

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A Brief History of Fiber Internet

by Sam Watanuki | Updated Mar 11, 2025 | Pub. Mar 12, 2025

*Offers subject to change; available to new residential customers only. May not be combined with other offers. Services are subject to all applicable Terms and Conditions. In select markets, Metronet may offer asymmetrical speeds. Advertised speed based on wired connection and compatible equipment; see our Network Management and Broadband Internet Service Disclosures for more details. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. The pricing for the 150/150 Mb is locked for the first twelve months of service. The price will increase by $10 per month at the beginning of the thirteenth month of service. At the beginning of the twenty-fifth month, Metronet’s then current standard rate will apply. The pricing for the 1 Gb/1 Gb offer is locked for the first twelve months of service. The price will increase by $10 per month at the beginning of the thirteenth month of service. At the beginning of the twenty-fifth month of service, the price will increase by another $10 per month. At the beginning of the thirty-seventh month of service, Metronet’s then current standard rate will apply. An eero router is provided at no additional cost when purchasing Metronet internet speeds up to 5 Gb; and equipment must be returned at time of cancellation. Upon any service suspension or voluntary service downgrade, pricing will revert to Metronet’s then-current standard rates. Offer of $1 eero Plus service requires purchase of 2Gb/1Gb, 2 Gb/2 Gb, or 5 Gb/5 Gb speeds and is based on a $9 discount for 6 months. On month 7, Metronet’s then current standard rate of $10 per month will apply. Amazon Gift Card offer requires purchase of 1 Gb/1 Gb, 2 Gb/2 Gb, or 5 Gb/5 Gb speeds from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025. To redeem gift card offer, customer must pay for 2 full months of qualified service(s). After 2 full months of payments, a link will be emailed to the account holder to claim the gift card. If eligible, your gift card will be emailed from Amazon within 4 weeks. If qualified services are canceled or downgraded before the 12th month, the gift card amount will be billed to the customer account. One gift card offer per household. See amazon.com/gc-legal. **A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission.© 2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The advertised price does not include applicable taxes and fees (including installation fees and $12.95 per month Tech Assure fee).

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Offer of $1 eero Plus service requires purchase of any internet speed and is based on a $9 discount for 6 months. On month 7, Metronet’s then current standard rate of $10 per month will apply.

Amazon.com Gift Card offer requires purchase of 1 Gb/1 Gb or 2 Gb/2 Gb speeds from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025. To redeem gift card offer, customer must pay for 2 full months of qualified service(s). After 2 full months of payments, a link will be emailed to the account holder to claim the gift card. If eligible, your gift card will be emailed from Amazon.com within 4 weeks. If qualified services are canceled or downgraded before the 12th month, the gift card amount will be billed to the customer account. One gift card offer per household. See amazon.com/gc-legal.

Gift Card offer requires purchase of 1 Gb/1 Gb or 2 Gb/2 Gb speeds from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025. To redeem gift card offer, customer must pay for 2 full months of qualified service(s). After 2 full months of payments, a link will be emailed to the account holder to claim the gift card. If eligible, your gift card will be mailed in 6-8 weeks. If qualified services are canceled or downgraded before the 12th month, the gift card amount will be billed to the customer account. One gift card offer per household.

To receive gift card, customer must pay for 2 months of qualified Metronet services. After 2 payments, a link will be emailed to the account holder to claim the gift card. Once claimed, card will be mailed to the account holder within 4 weeks of request submission. If qualified services are canceled or downgraded before the 12th month, the gift card amount will be billed to the customer account. One gift card offer per household. Offer available for limited time.

Installation Fee can be reduced with automatic payment signup through a checking or savings account. Internet download speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Observed speeds may vary. All speeds not available in all areas. Offer valid for new residential subscribers only.

* Offers subject to change; available to new residential customers only. May not be combined with other offers. Services are subject to all applicable Terms and Conditions. In select markets, Metronet may offer asymmetrical speeds. Advertised speed based on wired connection and compatible equipment; see our Network Management and Broadband Internet Service Disclosures for more details. Services not available in all areas. Restrictions apply. The pricing for the 1 Gb/1 Gb offer is locked for the first twelve months of service. The price will increase by $10 per month at the beginning of the thirteenth month of service. At the beginning of the twenty-fifth month of service, the price will increase by another $10 per month. At the beginning of the thirty-seventh month of service, Metronet’s then current standard rate will apply. An eero router is provided at no additional cost when purchasing Metronet internet speeds up to 5 Gb; and equipment must be returned at time of cancellation. Upon any service suspension or voluntary service downgrade, pricing will revert to Metronet’s then-current standard rates. Offer of $1 eero Plus service requires purchase of 2Gb/1Gb, 2 Gb/2 Gb, or 5 Gb/5 Gb speeds and is based on a $9 discount for 6 months. On month 7, Metronet’s then current standard rate of $10 per month will apply. Amazon.com Gift Card offer requires purchase of 1 Gb/1 Gb, 2 Gb/2 Gb, or 5 Gb/5 Gb speeds from April 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025. To redeem gift card offer, customer must pay for 2 full months of qualified service(s). After 2 full months of payments, a link will be emailed to the account holder to claim the gift card. If eligible, your gift card will be emailed from Amazon.com within 4 weeks. If qualified services are canceled or downgraded before the 12th month, the gift card amount will be billed to the customer account. One gift card offer per household. See amazon.com/gc-legal. **A trademark of Ziff Davis, LLC. Used under license. Reprinted with permission.© 2024 Ziff Davis, LLC. All Rights Reserved. The advertised price does not include applicable taxes and fees (including installation fees and $12.95 per month Tech Assure fee).