TDS Telecom announced it has officially quadrupled its fastest available internet speed: Up to 8Gig symmetrical service is now the top speed option for homes, and is also available for businesses, in more than 75 communities across the U.S. served over TDS’ fiber infrastructure.
The move means TDS is offering the fastest internet speeds in its recently launched fiber footprint, as well as planned fiber-optic build communities across Idaho, Montana, North Carolina, Washington, and Wisconsin.
TDS first offered multi-gig speeds last fall with the launch of up to 2Gig in select areas. The company will continue to offer that internet option, as well as a range of symmetrical choices in the areas it also offers up to 8Gig.
Founded in 1969, the Wisconsin-based company, which started as a group of small telecoms, is now a leader in fiber deployment and serves customers in more than 1,100 communities in 32 states.
TDS contends that an 8Gig plan is ideal for broadband super users, specifically those who use photo or editing programs, stream content, and play mid-to-high-end games. TDS’ up to 8Gig offering is symmetrical, with equal upload and download speeds. The robust connection means subscribers can download and upload files—regardless of size—nearly instantaneously, making it well suited for commercial customers as well as households with large, shared internet needs.
“We are committed to being the fastest provider in our fiber communities,” concluded Andrew Petersen, senior vice president of Corporate Affairs at TDS. “Our rollout of speeds up to 8Gig shows how powerful and flexible fiber-optic technology is.”