- Fiber-Optic Internet
- A broadband technology that transmits data as pulses of light through glass or plastic fiber strands, enabling speeds up to 10 Gbps with very low latency.
- FTTP (Fiber to the Premises)
- An architecture where fiber-optic cable runs directly from the provider's central office all the way to the customer's home or building — no copper last mile.
- Symmetrical Speeds
- Equal upload and download bandwidth. Frontier Fiber provides symmetrical speeds, unlike cable which typically offers much slower uploads than downloads.
- ONT (Optical Network Terminal)
- The device installed at your home that converts the fiber-optic light signal into an electrical signal your router can use. Included free with Frontier Fiber installation.
- Latency (Ping)
- The time in milliseconds it takes for a data packet to travel from your device to a server and back. Fiber typically achieves 10–15 ms; critical for gaming and video calls.
- Bandwidth
- The maximum data transfer rate of a network connection, measured in Mbps or Gbps. Higher bandwidth allows more simultaneous streams, downloads, and users.
- Gbps (Gigabit per second)
- A unit of data transfer speed equal to 1,000 Mbps. Frontier Fiber plans range from 500 Mbps to 7 Gbps.
- Unlimited Data
- An internet plan with no monthly data cap or overage charges. All Frontier Fiber plans include unlimited data.
- eero Wi-Fi 6 Router
- The mesh Wi-Fi router included free with most Frontier Fiber plans. Wi-Fi 6 supports faster speeds over wireless, reduced congestion, and better range.
- ISP (Internet Service Provider)
- A company that provides internet access. Examples include Frontier Communications, Xfinity, Spectrum, and AT&T.
- Mbps (Megabits per second)
- The standard unit for measuring internet speed. 1 Mbps equals one million bits per second. 100 Mbps handles HD streaming; 1,000 Mbps (1 Gbps) suits large households.
- Download Speed
- How quickly your connection pulls data from the internet to your device — for streaming, browsing, and downloading files.
- Upload Speed
- How quickly your device sends data to the internet — critical for video calls, cloud backups, and live streaming.
- Throughput
- The actual data transfer rate achieved in real-world conditions, which may be lower than the advertised maximum speed due to network conditions.
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- The sixth generation of Wi-Fi, offering speeds up to 9.6 Gbps, improved multi-device performance, and better battery efficiency for connected devices.
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- The latest Wi-Fi standard, delivering speeds up to 46 Gbps with multi-link operation (MLO) and 6 GHz band support for ultra-low latency.
- Mesh Wi-Fi System
- A network of two or more access points that work together to blanket a home in seamless, overlapping Wi-Fi coverage — eliminating dead zones.
- Dead Zone
- An area in a home where Wi-Fi signal is too weak for reliable connection, often caused by walls, distance from the router, or interference.
- Contract / Early Termination Fee (ETF)
- A penalty charged when you cancel service before a contract period ends. Frontier Fiber plans require no annual contract.
- AutoPay Discount
- A monthly bill credit for enrolling in automatic payment. Frontier offers a $10/month discount with AutoPay and paperless billing.
- Promotional Rate
- A discounted price offered for an introductory period. After the promo ends, the standard rate applies — always check what the standard rate is before signing up.
- Data Cap
- A monthly limit on the amount of data you can use. Once exceeded, speeds are reduced or overage fees apply. Frontier Fiber plans have no data caps.
