Fiber Wifi Near Me

Is there high-speed internet near me?
What is the difference between Fiber and WiFi?
What is managed WiFi?

Is there high-speed internet near me?

In March 2024, the FCC revised their definition of high-speed internet by increasing the minimum speed requirement to 100 megabits per second download speed and 25 Mbps upload (the minimum was previously 25 Mbps download and 3 Mbps upload). High-speed internet is also known as broadband. Most Americans have high-speed internet near their residence. As of 2024, 92.2% of Americans have access to high-speed internet, according to AllConnect.

Rural communities have less broadband access than more populated areas, due to the cost to implement and lower density. According to the FCC, almost 15% of residents in rural communities do not have access to high-speed internet, compared to just over 1% of people in urban areas.

Fiber internet provides the fastest, most reliable connection compared to other internet technologies, such as wireless, DSL or cable internet. As of 2024, 45.91% of U.S households have access to fiber internet.

At Smithville, we offer high-speed fiber internet in southern and central Indiana. To see if you can access our Fast Fiber Internet, check our Smithville high-speed internet map. If you live outside of our service area, check the FCC National Broadband Map for a list of internet service providers near you.

What is the difference between Fiber and WiFi?

The difference between Fiber and WiFi is how they transmit data, which ultimately affects their speed and reliability. Fiber internet uses a fiber-optic cable, which is a physical cord made of glass or plastic that carries the internet signal. It has faster speeds and greater bandwidth than WiFi. WiFi is wireless internet, so there’s no need to plug a cord into your device with Wi-Fi. It is typically slower than a wired fiber connection.

While a wired fiber internet connection provides faster speeds and greater bandwidth than WiFi, WiFi allows you to access the internet wirelessly. This is necessary for wireless devices, such as smartphones, tablets, smart speakers, and video doorbells.

At Smithville, our Fiber and Wi-Fi work together to bring customers seamless connectivity. With our fiber-to-the-home technology, your residence or business is connected to our fast, reliable fiber network. We can also set up your Wi-Fi for you with our Wi-Fi+ or Wi-Fi+ for Business package, so you can connect wirelessly.

What is managed Wi-Fi?

Managed Wi-Fi is a wireless internet network that’s controlled by a third-party internet service provider, such as Smithville. Managed Wi-Fi allows hotels, multi-dwelling units, large apartment complexes, and office buildings to offer Wi-Fi to guests and employees without the overhead of having an in-house IT department.

When you work with Smithville to set up managed Wi-Fi, we’ll handle troubleshooting, maintenance and security of your network to ensure it’s running smoothly. Our tech team is available 24/7 to provide support when you need it most. Managed Wi-Fi can accommodate hundreds of devices seamlessly through many wireless access points, which can be added as your business expands.