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How is 100% fiber internet better than what I have now?

Unlike cable, DSL, satellite, and cellular connections, 100% fiber from Fiber by Central Florida will deliver lightning-fast download and upload speeds, at up to 2 gigabits per second. There are no contracts or introductory deals that vanish, and no data caps or throttling whatsoever. Just competitive prices and exceptional service.

Will there be visible fiber wire in my yard?

Fiber will follow the existing path of your electrical service. If your electrical service is aerial, a drop install will be performed. If your electrical service is underground, the drop will be spliced into your existing electric path.

What happens if the equipment is damaged?

Repair or replacement due to physical damage to the ONT, GigaSpire, fiber optic cable, or any other equipment will be charged to the subscriber. Malfunctioning equipment will be replaced by Fiber by Central Florida at no charge.

Why should I choose Fiber by Central Florida over another fiber provider in my area?

As an extension of the cooperative, Fiber by Central Florida is based locally and invested in the advancement of the communities we serve. Unlike big name providers who have neglected rural areas for decades, we are personally committed to improving the quality of life for those living in them - with quality, reliable internet service at a competitive price.

Also, others may tout fiber, but in many cases that fiber stops at the street, meaning another transmission medium is needed to bring internet into your home. Many internet providers use fiber in their systems but use copper lines for the final connections to the home, resulting in slower speeds. Fiber by Central Florida will provide 100% fiber all the way to the home.

Can I use my own equipment?

You must use the ONT (modem) provided to receive internet service. Though you can use your own router, we highly recommend that you utilize the router we provide. With the provided router, we can provide direct technical support remotely to your home, at no extra charge. If you elect to use your own router and we are unable to resolve the issue over the phone, a service call will be required and a fee of at least $99 will be added to your monthly bill.

What changes are you going to be making to my property? Why do you have to trim trees?

As we build our fiber-to-the-home network, you may see trees and vegetation near the lines being trimmed, or in other cases cases removed altogether. This is necessary for preventing damage to the fiber lines that can result in outages and potentially threaten public safety.

We are committed to treating members and their property with quality service and respect. When right-of-way changes impact your home or property, we will work with you, the homeowner, as much as the project allows.

Home Phone Service

Can I keep my phone number?

In most cases, customers changing providers will be able to keep their phone numbers.

  • If you choose to port your phone number, please do not contact your current provider to disconnect phone service since this will cause issues in the porting process.
  • Fiber by Central Florida will coordinate the port with your current provider.
  • In the rare case that your existing phone number is not available to port, our customer care team will contact you to discuss options for phone service with Fiber by Central Florida.

Add-on Services

What is Managed Wi-Fi?

Every Fiber by Central Florida internet service plan comes with Manged WiFi backed by the power of 100% fiber, delivering the fastest, highest quality Wi-Fi for your home or business. Managed WiFi includes advanced remote support capabilities that allow our tech support team to automatically identify and troubleshoot issues and make changes remotely- in many cases before you even experience an interruption. This means quicker resolution of potential issues and convenience for you, enhancing your overall user experience.

What is the Safe & Secure Package?

The Safe & Secure Package includes:

  • Parental Controls consisting of an extensive set of controls that allow parents to easily create and enforce online rules for the users and devices on their home networks. It provides them peace of mind by protecting their children from inappropriate or harmful content.
  • Network Security that provides malicious website protection, anti-virus and anti-ransomware packet inspection, and intrusion detection. The service proactively monitors network traffic coming into the home, automatically blocking anything that looks suspicious.