According to the FCC, download speeds of 100 Mbps qualify as high-speed broadband, with speeds above and below that considered basic and advanced, respectively.

Speeds up to 100 Mbps support essential internet needs, like browsing, checking email, and light streaming. Speeds above 100 Mbps are best for competitive gamers, constant streamers, and anyone else “chronically online”—especially if you share the house with others or multitask with several devices.

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Yes. Use the CenturyLink speed test to see how your connection compares to CenturyLink high-speed internet plans.

Yes, every CenturyLink high-speed internet plan offers unlimited data so you can surf and stream whenever and for as long as you want.

Sometimes, depending on your CenturyLink Internet plan and location. Simply Unlimited is almost always available for self-install. Select fiber addresses may be eligible for self-install too, but most require professional installation since there’s no preexisting wiring to the larger CenturyLink network.

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Absolutely. Working from home is a breeze with high-speed internet, especially on CenturyLink Fiber’s 99.9% reliable* network. Its low latency and symmetrical upload speeds help your calls and file shares go through smoothly, while high overall speeds and unlimited data leave room for other internet users in your home, even at your busiest times.

*Based on network uptime or availability

CenturyLink Fiber Internet offers speeds up to 940 Mbps in select areas. These speeds are ideal for households with multiple users and devices, supporting activities like streaming in 4K, online gaming, and large file downloads, all with low lag.

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At maximum wired speeds of 100 Mbps, CenturyLink Simply Unlimited meets the definition of high-speed broadband. In homes where Simply Unlimited speeds don’t quite reach 100 Mbps, though, this plan still provides essential bandwidth for common activities like browsing, checking email, making digital voice calls, and light streaming. 

Simply Unlimited is ideal for households of 1–2 people who regularly use multiple devices or households of 2–3 people who have lighter internet habits.

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CenturyLink Fiber Internet plans are perfect for gaming. The low ping rate (lag) makes your clicks more responsive; the ultrafast, symmetrical speeds make multiplayer interactions smoother; and the 99.9% reliable* network keeps signal drops out of your way.

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Unlike fiber plans, Simply Unlimited Internet isn’t ideal for gaming. That said, you might be able to enjoy single-player or mobile games when your network isn’t busy. Call 1-888-561-9173 today to check plan availability near you.

Like all wired internet services, CenturyLink Fiber connects to the house via extended cables that stretch from the larger local network directly to your home. During installation, your CenturyLink technician will lay the fiber optics right up to your home’s exterior, set up a small device called an Optical Network Terminal (ONT), then drill a new hookup where you’ll plug in your WiFi gateway.

In many areas, yes, CenturyLink has replaced its legacy copper network with fiber-optic infrastructure for improved speeds, low lag, and overall reliability. The plan is to continue this effort throughout the country—check availability now to see if fiber has arrived in your area.

Yes and no. Fiber optics send data faster than any other internet technology, including the wireless technology we now call WiFi. However, fiber and WiFi aren’t usually competing services. Usually, WiFi just refers to the personal wireless network your modem creates by converting signals from your provider’s core network.

When that core network is a fiber-optic one, you can expect the benefits of fiber to carry into your WiFi—including high speeds, low latency, and reliable signal fit for large households and heavy internet use.