The speed is the same at both 120 Mbit/s, but fiber offers lower latency and higher reliability compared to cable.
The speed is the same at both 120 Mbit/s, but fiber offers lower latency and higher reliability compared to cable.
I need to know my future location to find the right answer. Ebox provides 120 Mbit/s via cable for $69.95 per meter (Quebec, Canada) with free installation, while Videotron offers the same speed through optical fiber for $80.95 per meter plus a $60 installation fee. There seems to be a difference in pricing and possibly in speed limits, though both cap at 120 Mbit/s. The justification for these costs comes from handling large downloads and streaming high-quality content on Plex. Any clarification would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
It seems the cost variation could relate to the type of wiring involved. One uses copper while the other employs glass, which carries information via light signals.
They generally need to travel to your place for fiber, but with cable it's likely already there, reducing their effort. If both provide similar speeds and you're playing intense e-sports games, choose fiber for slightly better performance. If the differences are minor (3-5 ms), pick the more affordable option.
The fiber might experience slower response times on different hops based on how traffic is handled. With a 100Mbits connection, ping times can range from about 60ms to 80ms, influenced by the number of hops involved (remember this was in a 1987 townhouse, so copper connections weren’t ideal). I’m unfamiliar with civilian performance since I haven’t used fiber before. On the other hand, military-grade setups usually offer better latency. It’s also worth noting that fiber can either connect directly to the neighborhood area or run through walls, unless you have a router and modem with fiber ports. The best approach is to check upload speeds—fiber generally performs better because TX and RX lines are separate.
Check Videotron about fibre to the node or fibre to the home setup. Speed differences shouldn't exist if they meet advertised rates, but fibre to the home usually costs more. Unless you're in a very crowded area where fibre is already installed, it's likely fibre to the node with copper to your home. Note: Their site says hybrid fibre coax, so not pure fibre to the home. If you want unlimited 120/20mbps and can use your own router with the ISP modem, the cheaper choice might be better for the long term.