Promotion for AT&T Fiber with 17ms latency tailored for gamers
Promotion for AT&T Fiber with 17ms latency tailored for gamers
I was tuning in to a Wall Street Journal podcast this morning when an AT&T commercial caught my attention. It sparked a moment of surprise because I hadn’t encountered an ISP promoting ping speeds before. I’m used to seeing ads from ISPs touting “Gig” internet, especially since most people don’t realize how much bandwidth they truly require—like streaming 4K only needs about 25Mbps. Most folks wouldn’t notice a difference between 100Mbps and 1000Mbps. I think hearing ISPs mention ping alongside speed is particularly valuable for gamers and deserves more focus from providers. The ad in question seems to have been updated recently. I was listening on Spotify, but now the link and the ad itself have changed to a Gigillionare promotion. Recording Link AttFiberRadioSpot.mp3
The main benefit of fiber I usually highlight is its dependability, not just speed. Since switching from cable to fiber, my connection has never gone down. The lower ping is certainly helpful, but it's the consistent performance that really matters.
It seems many podcasts can switch their advertisements instantly, sometimes even showing the one relevant to your current session. I frequently see the "gamer internet" Xfinity ads on Twitch.
Well... the impact will be minimal because ping depends on more than just your ISP. Particularly if you're playing a game that's peer-to-peer like Destiny (thanks Bungie). Still, it looks like they're gradually improving data speeds, which could mean a better gaming experience.
They provide 5 Gbps for less than $200 each month, whereas Comcast charges $300 and adds installation fees. Your testicle might be needed for setup to get Fiber. Generally, fiber offers lower latency compared to coaxial services. Still, I’ve noticed other ISPs mentioning interest in multi-gig options. While AT&T could potentially deliver 10 Gbps at home, it seems unlikely right now. They’ll need another way to stand out in the near term.
It might function effectively, though confirming AT&T's legitimacy remains crucial. Many titles now rely on public clouds such as Microsoft Azure, GCE, and AWS for their operations. Implementing priority QoS routing for UDP packets to the closest public cloud PoP could significantly improve performance.
fun fact 4k compress isn't exactly 25mb—it's roughly around 100mb. You seem to be talking about a Netflix plan, but you're aiming for 1gb. Are you referring to the whole speed going straight to the ISP server? Is it the split box handling multi-Gb/Tb fiber hubs? Don't forget about QoS at your home. Also, is the internal line using full gigabit or 100mb Ethernet cabling? New Wi-Fi routers are becoming popular among regular users too. They're not just for basic ping tests—they handle more complex tasks.
Usually these devices are meant for phone use. Comcast now does not provide them unless you opt to pay for them.