What is the connection speed offered by optical fiber and how is it measured?

Download and upload connection speed

Fibre optic connection speed is usually expressed in terms of download and upload speeds. Download Speed refers to how fast data is downloaded from the Internet to a device, while Upload Speed refers to how fast data is uploaded from a device to the Internet.

With the offer Enel Energia Fiber FTTH you can reach speeds of up to 1 Gbps in download and 300 Mbps in upload.

The connection speed of optical fiber is generally much higher than ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) which usually has connection speeds ranging from a few tens to a few hundred Kbps (Kilobits per second) or Mbps (Megabits per second). Thus, optical fiber allows you to download and upload data much faster. 

Measuring fiber connection speeds

The connection speed of the optical fiber is measured using tools called speed tests, which measure the download and upload speed of the Internet connection in a quick and sufficiently indicative way.

To measure the speed of your fiber optic connection, you need to choose one of the speed tests available online. Make sure there's no other activity that could affect your connection speed, such as downloading or streaming video content.  At the end of the test, the speed test will give you results that will include the download speed and upload speed of your fiber optic connection, usually expressed in Mbps (Megabits per second).

It is important to remember that the speed measured during the speed test may vary depending on various factors, such as network load, connection conditions and even the time of day. The speed test will give you a good indication of the actual speed of your fiber optic connection, but it is advisable to take multiple measurements throughout the day and average the values ​​obtained.

An experience of connection with Enel Energia Fiber

If you want to experience new connection performance and enjoy the speed of fiber, Enel Energia Fiber is right for you. With Enel Fibra FTTH you can browse, play online and watch streaming video without buffering or slowdown problems. Don't miss the opportunity to exploit the power of optical fiber, find out which fiber you are served by and subscribe to the Enel Energia Fiber offer.