Common Internet Questions

• What is a Broadband Label? What is a Broadband Label?
  Broadband Labels (also called Broadband “Nutrition” Labels) serve as a valuable tool for consumers, empowering them to make informed choices when selecting Internet services. By promoting transparency and standardization, it contributes to a competitive marketplace and enhances consumer satisfaction.

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• How is the information in the Broadband Label gathered? How is the information in the Broadband Label gathered?
  Our information comes from various sources that provide speed testing and performance data measurement. altafiber uses FCC-partnered projects like the Measuring Broadband America program, the Connect America Fund, and the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund to provide the most accurate data. altafiber also uses households with agreed upon testing capability to get more accurate performance data.
  
  More information can be found directly on the FCC Consumer Help Center at www.fcc.gov/consumers.
• What is the reason for the Broadband Label, and why is it important? What is the reason for the Broadband Label, and why is it important?
  In April 2024, the FCC (The Federal Communications Commission) mandated that a “Broadband Label” be presented to all potential Internet customers. The labels are modeled after the FDA nutrition labels and are intended to help consumers comparison shop for the internet service plan that will best meet their needs and budget. altafiber has always strived to provide clear pricing and value along with transparent billing for our customers, and we believe that these labels will further aid in the customer experience.
  
  More information can be found directly on the FCC Consumer Help Center at www.fcc.gov/consumers.
• Can I get altafiber Fioptics Internet at my home? Can I get altafiber Fioptics Internet at my home?

  altafiber is always expanding our Fioptics service to bring the highest-quality service to more and more of our customers.
  
  To find out if Fioptics is available at your address, click the Check Availability button below.

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• Where do I find altafiber's Broadband Label Library? Where do I find altafiber's Broadband Label Library?
  Click here to view the full library of Broadband Labels from altafiber.
• What devices are supported on Fioptics+? What devices are supported on Fioptics+?
  Unmanaged Android TV
  
  Fire TV
  
  Apple TV
  
  NOTE: ROKU platform is not supported at this time.

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• What is fiber? What is fiber?
  Fiber is a type of cabling altafiber uses to transmit internet, video, and phone services to your house in an area that has been upgraded. It is a technology that transmits information as light pulses along a glass fiber line.
• What speed should I select? What speed should I select?
  altafiber has many different speeds to select from depending on how your household uses the internet. Click here and scroll down to "see details" of each package to see what the appropriate speed can do for you and your household.
• Are there any data caps? Are there any data caps?

  A data cap is limiting the transfer of a specified amount of data over a period of time, usually a month. While other Internet service providers in your area may cap your data, altafiber does NOT cap or limit the amount of data you can send or receive with your Internet service.

• Is my internet throttled? Is my internet throttled?
  No! altafiber does not throttle nor have data caps.
• How to run a speed test? How to run a speed test?
  To run a speed test, click here. As a reminder, speeds can vary from a wired to a wireless connection and from device to device. We always recommend running a wired speed test in order to see the true speed you are receiving.
• Is there an outage in my area? Is there an outage in my area?
  Check here to see if your area is experiencing an outage.

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• What is Net Neutrality? What is Net Neutrality?
  Net neutrality is the principle that Internet service providers must treat all data on the Internet the same, and not discriminate or charge by user, content, website, platform, application, type of attached equipment or method of communication. For instance, under these principles, Internet service providers are unable to intentionally block, slow down or charge money for specific websites and online content. 
• How does Net Neutrality affect me as an altafiber customer? How does Net Neutrality affect me as an altafiber customer?
  The FCC recently voted to repeal net neutrality rules. This decision is seen as a “win” for national Internet Service Providers that supply high-speed Internet, and that aggressively lobbied for the change – although many of these providers have so far declined to discuss what the FCC’s vote means for their customers in the long term.
   
  altafiber wants you to be clear on our position:

  • We will not prioritize Internet content traffic. We have, and will continue, to keep treating all Internet traffic the same way.

  • We will not charge you a premium to access content that is freely accessible over the Internet. Our job is to maintain your connection. You decide how to leverage that connection.

  In other words: The repeal of net neutrality rules will not impact altafiber customers. altafiber is building and maintaining a fiber network that is designed to meet the current and future bandwidth needs of our customers. There is no need for altafiber to prioritize or throttle Internet traffic.
• What is altafiber's stance on Net Neutrality? What is altafiber's stance on Net Neutrality?
  altafiber believes high-speed Internet is a powerful asset that facilitates access to education, employment opportunities, and health services. High-speed Internet allows entrepreneurs to start and expand businesses. And, of course, high-speed Internet supports a multitude of entertainment choices.
   
  Today, altafiber can deliver high-speed Internet to approximately 70 percent of Greater Cincinnati. That percentage will only grow as we continue our investment into building a deep fiber network across the region.
   
  Our investment in fiber – which to date totals approximately $1 billion – allowed us to start offering Gigabit service to consumers in 2014. Continuing the fiber investment is the right thing to do for customers. Which makes it the right thing to do for our company.
   
  altafiber believes that a net neutral approach is also the right thing to do for our customers. And that’s how we approach every decision we make.