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Study Reveals Fiber-based Broadband Increases Home Value

Fiber does more than simply provide faster internet speeds--and there's evidence.

According to a study by the Fiber to the Home (FTTH) Council, fiber access at a multi-dwelling unit (MDU) provides an 8% increase in rental values.

The study also estimates fiber access adds 11% to net income for property owners and operators per average apartment unit.

A Quick History Of Fiber Optics

You may already know what Socket Fiber is, but may not understand exactly how it works.

Basically, it's all about feeding data through tiny pieces of glass near the speed of light. But who came up with this idea, and how?

How Fast Is Fiber?

When it comes to describing how fast Fiber is, it can be hard to visualize. So here's how Fiber speeds stack up, in terms of downloading some common types of files.

In short - fiber offers speeds that simply can't be matched by other Internet connections. It's the future standard, and a big reason for why we're rolling it out to as many homes and businesses in Missouri as possible.