Compared to the wired internet most of us are familiar with, Frontier’s 5 Gig internet is reported to have upload speeds up to 125 times faster and downloads up to five times faster, all delivered with less latency.
The new 5 Gig network is one of the fastest internet options available in the US today, while other fiber ISPs such as Verizon Fios and Google Fiber are still limited to around 2 Gbps. There are currently other 5 Gig networks available in the US, including AT&T, which offers 2 Gig and 5 Gig plans, and Optimum. Altice communications senior vice president Janet Meahan notes Optimum has started rolling out the 5 Gig service about its fiber network in Connecticut and Long Island, as well as parts of its fiber networks in the Bronx, Brooklyn, New Jersey and Westchester.
The 5 Gig plan offered by Frontier starts at $154.99 per month, which includes a router and setup. This is about $55 more than the 2 Gig plans offered by Frontier and other ISPs; however, costs, availability, and promotions may vary from state to state. Even with a monthly price of over $150, 5 gig internet connectivity can be invaluable for networks responsible for a large number of devices and is still less expensive than AT&T’s 5 Gbps plan, which starts at $179. 99.
Connection speeds of 5 gig are good, but only as long as you have the hardware to support it. Most Wi-Fi 6E devices, such as the Google Nest Wifi Pro, can handle 5Gbps throughput, but anyone planning to subscribe to Frontier’s new plan will want to check their specific hardware beforehand to get the most out of it. out of its investment.
Correction January 31, 7:30 PM ET: An earlier version of this story said AT&T had the only other 5-Gig service, but in fact Optimum also offers 5-Gig fiber service in several areas. We regret the mistake.
