What is Fiber?
If you’re tired of slow internet speeds, buffering during movie night, or your Zoom calls freezing mid-sentence—you’re not imagining things. Traditional internet options like DSL, satellite, and coaxial cable were never designed for the way we live, work, and stream today.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Fiber internet is different. It’s the fastest, most reliable internet technology available—built from the ground up to handle the high-speed demands of modern life.
At its core, fiber internet uses fiber-optic cables, which transmit data using pulses of light instead of electrical signals. That means your internet doesn’t just “go fast”—it moves at the speed of light. Literally.
Here’s why that matters:
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Blazing Speeds: Fiber internet can deliver speeds of 1 Gbps or higher, both upload and download. That’s fast enough to stream 4K movies on multiple devices while backing up your photos to the cloud—all at once.
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Low Latency: Ideal for gaming, video conferencing, and anything else that needs split-second response.
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Future-Proof: Fiber has virtually unlimited bandwidth. As your digital life grows, it grows with you.
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Unmatched Reliability: Because fiber-optic lines are buried underground and not susceptible to interference, they’re more resistant to weather, congestion, and slowdowns.
So why should you care? Because fiber internet isn’t just “better.” It’s the best internet technology in the world, and it’s finally coming to Oklahoma.
At Atlas Broadband, we’re proud to bring true fiber-to-the-home internet to communities that have been overlooked for far too long.
Fiber Plans
1 Gbps
- The top-shelf plan. For power users, smart homes, and anyone who never wants to think about internet speed again.
500 Mbps
- Great for gamers, streamers, and remote workers who need serious speed and zero lag. The perfect Family Plan.
300 Mbps
- For families who stream, scroll, and upload at the same time—without worries and buffering battles.
150 Mbps
- Perfect for casual browsing, video calls, and streaming on a few devices without a hiccup or stuttering.
Fiber vs. Wireless — What’s the Difference?
Wireless internet and fiber both serve the same purpose: getting you online. But they take very different routes to get there—and knowing the difference can help you make the best choice for your home or business.
🌐 Wireless Internet:
Wireless internet uses radio waves to send signals from a tower to an antenna on your home. It’s a great solution for rural areas where laying physical cables isn’t practical yet.
Pros:
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Fast to install
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Ideal for remote or off-grid areas
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Flexible infrastructure
Cons:
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Speeds can vary based on terrain, weather, and tower load
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Performance may drop during peak hours
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Line-of-sight issues (trees, hills, buildings)
⚡ Fiber Internet:
Fiber is a physical network. It delivers internet directly to your home through fiber-optic cables. It’s faster, cleaner, and way more consistent.
Pros:
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Symmetrical upload/download speeds up to 1 Gbps or more
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Doesn’t degrade with distance
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Immune to interference from weather or obstructions
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Extremely low latency (great for remote work, cloud apps, gaming)
Cons:
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Takes longer to build (because it’s a physical line)
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Not yet available in every area—but we’re fixing that
If wireless is a solid band-aid, fiber is the cure. Wireless is great when it’s all you can get. But when fiber is available? It’s a no-brainer. And at Atlas, we offer both. We believe in delivering the best solution for your situation—not just what’s easiest for us.