Lumen Technologies announced that it will offer a tier of its Quantum Fiber internet service that will deliver speeds up to 8 Gbps.
The new service will initially roll out to select residents and small businesses in cities near Denver, Minneapolis, and Seattle. The symmetric multi-gigabit capabilities are provided using XGS-PON technology.
Lumen will install a permanent network interface and router at the premises that is separate from the customer’s WiFi to allow easy activations and simple upgrades as technology evolves.
Quantum Fiber plans to begin offering multi-gigabit internet plans in additional markets later this year.
“This is a game-changer for Internet users who want to broaden their horizons with multi-gigabit connections,” says Maxine Moreau, president of Lumen Mass Markets. “Quantum fiber service delivers reliably fast Internet for the increasing number of connected devices, virtual work environments, next-level gaming and the ability to upload extremely large files in a matter of seconds.”
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Stephen Hardy is editorial director and associate publisher of Lightwave and Broadband Technology Report, part of the Lighting & Technology Group at Endeavor Business Media. Stephen is responsible for establishing and executing editorial strategy across the both brands’ websites, email newsletters, events, and other information products. He has covered the fiber-optics space for more than 20 years, and communications and technology for more than 35 years. During his tenure, Lightwave has received awards from Folio: and the American Society of Business Press Editors (ASBPE) for editorial excellence. Prior to joining Lightwave in 1997, Stephen worked for Telecommunications magazine and the Journal of Electronic Defense.
Stephen has moderated panels at numerous events, including the Optica Executive Forum, ECOC, and SCTE Cable-Tec Expo. He also is program director for the Lightwave Innovation Reviews and the Diamond Technology Reviews.
He has written numerous articles in all aspects of optical communications and fiber-optic networks, including fiber to the home (FTTH), PON, optical components, DWDM, fiber cables, packet optical transport, optical transceivers, lasers, fiber optic testing, DOCSIS technology, and more.