Instant fiber internet

Did you know that there's a hassle-free way to get internet to your apartment or condo?

Getting internet installed in a new place is always a little bit painful. You need to order the service, be home when the tech arrives, hope that your appointment doesn’t change and let some stranger into your house to put it together. Can we do without this? For people in apartments who move as often as once a year, this process can be simplified.

With instant activation, you can turn on fast fiber internet in just a couple of easy steps. In this blog, we’ll talk about how instant activation (IA) is a game changer for getting online.

What is instant activation?

Instant activation is what it sounds like. Internet that is instantly activated! How does this work?

Traditional internet installation

With traditional installation, after you order internet service from your internet service provider (ISP), a technician comes out to set it up. If you’re getting fiber internet for the first time, this may be a more involved process if the fiber line has to be brought to your house. Assuming you already have fiber access at your home, your tech may install an optical network terminal (ONT), hook up the fiber wires and establish the network connection with the ISP. They may also set up WiFi extender and run a speed test to ensure you’re getting the speed you’re paying for.

How fiber internet gets to your home: the fiber installation process

Instant activation for internet in apartments and condos

Instant activation takes the tech out of the internet setup.

When you order internet, find out if you qualify for IA during checkout. You’ll need to have fiber internet already hooked up to your place from a previous resident. If you’re qualified, all you need is a router. And that’s easy to set up!

What equipment is needed for fiber internet?

How to set up your router for instant activation

When you sign up for IA, you’ll get the router in the mail with instructions on how to set it up. It’s easy:

Unbox the router and place it near your ONT. The ONT is usually a white box, and it’s the device that brings your fiber connection into your home.
Plug your router into a power outlet and into the ONT with the provided cords.
When the lights turn solid green, your internet is up and running.
Put the IP address on the sticker on the router into a browser. Update your WiFi network name and password. Then, connect your devices to that network using the password you set.

That's it!

The value of fiber internet for multi-family communities

Top three reasons why instant activation is a great choice

If you’re eligible for IA, it’s sort of a no-brainer. But here are some reasons it’s great if you need more convincing:

No need to deal with appointment scheduling or staying home from work to wait for a technician.
No need to bring a technician into your home.
Routers are plug-and-play. Just plug it in and you’re ready to stream, game, shop, work and play.

Is my home fiber ready?

The benefits of fiber-optic internet

Still need convincing that fiber internet is the way to go? Fiber is more reliable and provides faster speeds than cable, DSL or satellite. Fiber internet provides an overall more seamless and enjoyable experience for everything you do online, including: