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What is fiber optic TV?

Like lightning fast fiber internet, fiber TV uses thin cables made of glass or plastic to transmit information instantaneously. This technology gives fiber optic TV providers the bandwidth needed to send large amounts of data, perfect for delivering high channel counts, HD picture and a reliable signal. Currently, the only TV provider that uses fiber optic technology is Verizon.

Where is fiber optic TV available?

You’re most likely to find fiber optic TV in metro areas, but currently only about 30% of the U.S. population has access to fiber technology. However, many fiber providers are consistently expanding their service, so you may have the option before long. Here’s a look at where the largest fiber optic TV and internet providers currently offer service.

Verizon fiber optic TV is available in select cities across 8 states and Washington D.C.

Google Fiber no longer offers fiber optic TV service

Beginning in June 2021, Google Fiber stopped selling TV service. Now, if you want to add live TV to your Google Fiber plan, you’ll have to get cable TV service from another provider or subscribe to a live TV streaming service like YouTube TV or Sling.

How does fiber optic compare to cable?

Fiber optic and cable TV services are similar, but they use different cables to bring you TV and internet. Here’s a look at how they compare:

• Availability: Fiber is only available to about 30% of the population, whereas cable is available to nearly 90%, according to the FCC.
• Pricing: Fiber optic and cable TV bundles are priced fairly evenly. However, fiber typically delivers higher channel counts and faster speeds for the cost, which can make fiber optic the more cost-effective choice.
• Channel counts: Since fiber optic cables generally provide more bandwidth, fiber optic TV packages often give you more channel options with up to 550+ channels available in some areas.
• Picture quality: Both service types offer HD channels and programming, but reliability and total HD channels is generally higher with fiber optic.
• Bundle options: The high channel counts and fast internet speeds you get with fiber optics make it a great choice for quality TV and internet bundles. If you don’t need a lot of channels or very fast internet speeds, consider a low-cost cable bundle.

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