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So with Glo Fiber apparently in New Town's future as a internet provider, it's probably a good time to know a few facts about internet speeds. True some may jump to Glo Fiber because they may have had service and billing frustrations with Cox, ut do you need to?

 

True, Glo Fiber is a true fiber optic service, not just to the pedestal out back, or out front, and then coaxial from there to the house, but true dedicated fiber connectivity without sharing bandwidth with other customers in the neighborhood, which can slow speeds during peak use in neighborhoods. (See my article What’s on the Menu? Fiber vs Cable vs 5G Internet in the February 2025 Town Crier.)

 

Cox and other “cable” operators are offering deals to retain customers. Cox now offers a price lock and no monthly charge to rent their modem. 

Other 5G providers are also doing price locks and no modem fees for 3 years, or ever, so it’s worth checking out the offers. Glo Fiber will do their version of promos as well.

 

So do you really need 1G service? The answer is probably not. Cable operators have over sold customers on this speed for some years now, and even offer higher speeds.

 

You might not need 1 gigabit (1,000 Mbps) internet connection unless you have a  large household with multiple users simultaneous streaming 4K video, playing online games, working remotely, or frequently downloading very large files.

 

For most typical internet usage, speeds between 100-500 Mbps are often sufficient. Consider your household's online activities and the number of devices to determine if 1 gig internet is truly necessary for your needs.

 

For basic internet use like Browse, email, and social media, you'd typically need 10-25 Mbps download speed. If you have multiple users or devices, consider going up to 50-100 Mbps. I have up to 100 mg with Verizon’s 5G with multiple smart devices, 4k 1080p streaming on all TV’s, and pay just $35 a month and my yard will not be disrupted with another cable coming to my house, although there will most likely be another pedestal for Glo Fiber customers. And our yards were just starting to look good!