Fiber-optic broadband service provider Metronet on Dec. 5 announced that residents and businesses in Tallahassee are the first in the state of Florida to have access to the company's upgraded, multi-gigabit service.
In addition to Metronet’s current offerings of 1 gigabit per second, speeds up to 2 gigabits are now available for Tallahassee residents. Concurrently with the upgrade, businesses may choose speeds of up to 10 gigabits.
All Metronet bandwidth speeds are symmetrical, which the is vital for high quality video conferencing, gaming and online learning.
The company noted that the upgrade to multi-gigabit speeds were made with no disruption to the current Tallahassee infrastructure.
Bill Gilliam, Metronet’s Florida general manager, commented:
“Metronet is proud to officially deploy access to multi-gigabit speeds throughout Tallahassee. Multi-gigabit speeds are a game changer for the communities we serve while providing residents and businesses with service that will continue to support the continued growth and economic development of Tallahassee for years to come. Coupled with our exceptional customer service, our multi-gigabit symmetrical speeds will provide this community with an internet experience that they can rely on.”