CenturyLink Fiber Internet
1 Gigabit Speeds with CenturyLink
*Speed may not be available in your area
Starting at
$ 85.00 /mo
Speed may not be available in your area. Rate excludes taxes; activation fee applies.*
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What Is Gigabit Internet?
1 Gig Internet from CenturyLink is delivered over a fiber-optic network and is equivalent to 1000 Mbps (megabits per second). No matter how you measure it, though, CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet is a faster way to complete nearly any online task (speed may not be available in your area). Currently, CenturyLink Fiber with 1 Gig speeds is available in 10 cities.
How does fiber-optic internet work? Instead of relying on copper telephone cables like DSL internet, fiber-optic internet transmits signals via a newer network of glass wiring. Fiber-optic signals move at light speed, which is why fiber internet gets you faster speeds than any other type of broadband internet. While not all fiber networks offer speeds up to 1 Gig, all 1 Gig speed plans require a fiber-optic connection to achieve such high speeds.
How Fast Is Fiber-Optic Gigabit Internet?
Whatever you like to do online—stream HD movies, game, share photos, or just surf—CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet lets you do more of it, faster. Using estimated bandwidth by minute, see approximate times for how long it takes to download your favorite applications.
All download speeds below are estimates and can vary depending on your Internet connection.**
| Average File Size | Download Time | |
|---|---|---|
Stream a 4 minute song | 5 MB | 0.04 seconds |
Watch a 5 minute video | 62 MB | 0.496 seconds |
Scroll social media for 1 hour | 156 MB | 1.2 seconds |
Stream a 45 minute episode | 1.7 GB | 13.8 seconds |
Watch a 2 hour HD movie | 4.6 GB | 18.4 seconds |
*Listed internet speeds vary due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, equipment, and access through a wireless connection, and are not guaranteed. Availability percentages based on single zips within a city. Availability varies by location. See centurylink.com/InternetPolicy for additional network performance information.
**Assumes HD-quality video streaming consumes data at a rate of 2 GB/hour, streaming audio/radio consumes data at a rate of 75 MB/hour, an average web page is 2 MB/hour, and social media pages consume data at a rate of 350 MB/hour. Please be advised that the values provided should only be used as a general estimation, as download speeds may vary by device, by type and by quality of content.
Is CenturyLink Fiber 1 Gig Available in Your Area?
As the fastest type of internet available, fiber-optic internet is in high demand, which means its network is spreading rapidly. Currently, CenturyLink Fiber with speeds up to 1 Gig is available in 10 cities around the country, from Portland, OR, to Columbia, MO. Check the table to the right to see if you can bring speeds up to 1 Gig home today.
If you can’t get fiber or speeds up to 1 Gig in your neighborhood yet, don’t worry. CenturyLink offers high-speed broadband options in 37 states. With CenturyLink Price for Life, you can choose from speeds up to 20 Mbps, 80 Mbps, or 100 Mbps (listed speeds may not be available in your area)—and the price you see is the rate you pay as long as you keep your speed plan at the same address. No contract, price hikes, or cancellation fees required.
- Columbia, MO
- Denver, CO
- Phoenix, AZ
- Las Vegas, NV
- Minneapolis, MN
- Omaha, NE
- Orlando, FL
- Portland, OR
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Seattle, WA
*Up to 1 Gbps residential speeds may not be available in your area. Internet speeds will vary due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, equipment, and access through a wireless connection are not guaranteed. Restrictions apply. See centurylink.com/InternetPolicy for additional network performance information.
Get speeds up to 1 Gig in 10 cities across the country.
Up to 20 Mbps, 80 Mbps, or 100 Mbps also available.
With Price for Life from CenturyLink, keep your monthly rate as long as you keep the same service at the same address.
CenturyLink Gigabit Prices and Plans
CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet comes with more than just blazing-fast speeds that can support practically any number of users and devices with virtually no lag time. Any CenturyLink internet plan, 1 Gig plans included, includes round-the-clock, easy-to-access tech support from a real person, not a robot. Get in touch with a customer care representative and technical wizard 24/7/365.
CenturyLink Internet also includes access to CenturyLink @Ease, the CenturyLink customer service program that gives you PC support, including antiviral protection from Norton, one of the most trusted names in the business. Basic CenturyLink @Ease is included at no additional charge, though you can upgrade to plans with higher security levels, including identity theft protection and secure cloud storage, for an additional monthly fee.
Best of all, no matter what CenturyLink internet speed you choose, there are no rate hikes by getting CenturyLink Price for Life. With this offer, you maintain the same monthly rate for your speed plan without having to sign a contract that mandates yearly price increases. When we say CenturyLink 1 Gig internet costs $85.00/month, that’s exactly what we mean—and you can count on your price to stay that way for life.
Price for Life
Pay the same rate for your internet speed plan free of contracts or price hikes.
24/7 Technical Support
Access tech support any time of day or night, 24/7/365.
CenturyLink @Ease
Protect your computer with @Ease, the CenturyLink customer care plan.
Why Do You Need CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet?
CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet lets you to do more of what you love on more devices—all at the same time. The extra bandwidth of fiber Internet gives your network extra flexibility and speed, which you can use to participate in your favorite online activities:
- Stream multiple HD movies at once—stop fighting over what to watch.
- Save on mobile data—let family and friends use your Wi-Fi to avoid data caps and throttling.
- Upload as fast as you download—symmetrical 1 Gig speeds cut down on cloud backup and file upload times
- Game with virtually no lag—tackle your favorite multiplayer games with minimal skips or freezing.
Is Gigabit Internet Good for Business?
CenturyLink 1 Gig Internet is ideal for businesses! Business bundles include amazing perks like the following:
- Local presence and support—work with a locally based team for troubleshooting and technical support.
- Future-proofing—1 Gig gives your business and technology room to grow right now.
- Simplified connectivity—no need for multiple connections or equipment upgrades.
*Up to 1 Gbps speeds may not be available in your area. Internet speeds will vary due to conditions outside of network control, including customer location, equipment, and access through a wireless connection are not guaranteed. Restrictions apply. See centurylink.com/InternetPolicy for additional network performance information.
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