A super-fast, super-reliable and super-secure internet connection? In our ultra-connected homes, it is no longer a luxury, it is a necessity. Do you think your current connection is enough? Here are 6 irrefutable proofs that you need fiber, now and in the future.
Published on 10/10/2024 at 10:32
Fiber is not a gadget for geeks, it is the technology that meets your needs now and in the future. Installed right into the heart of your home, as is the exclusive case of Proximus fiber, you benefit from unbeatable download speeds (up to 8 times faster than with a coaxial connection)1 and sending speeds ( up to 20 times faster), but also foolproof reliability. In short, it’s the cream of the crop, no matter how many devices are simultaneously connected to your network. Smartphones, family tablet, computer, smart TV or games console, Belgian households have on average 7 connected devices at home, constantly requiring their internet connection. What if we told you that this is just the beginning?
1. When teleworking becomes your daily life
Between freelancers and employees, the number of teleworkers is exploding and this will continue, transforming your internet into a crucial work tool. Thanks to Proximus optical fiber, you are as comfortable digitally as in the office, even when your partner is also working from home at the same time as you. Sending large files, using cloud software or participating in video conferences is a piece of cake.
2. When your living room turns into a 360° cinema
Netflix in 4K may already be your daily life. But, after 8K and perhaps even 16K, the future of screens will be written in holograms and augmented reality. On the menu, a complete immersive experience, which will transform you into Avengers or put you behind the wheel of one of the cars from Fast and Furious 19! Without fiber to the home from Proximus, your connection will have difficulty keeping up…
3. When eSport goes beyond football
Today, nearly 1.1 million Belgians play video games (not counting games on tablets and smartphones). Tomorrow, gaming will gain further ground… But if your connection lags, it’s as if you have to play blindfolded! With fiber to the home from Proximus, you have all the cards in hand. Did you know, for example, that it takes 30 seconds 1 to download EA SPORTS FC24 (30 GB)1compared to 10 minutes with a coaxial connection!
4. When memories are shared in high def
Your last vacation album easily weighs 10 GB. In 5 years, between drone shots, vacation videos and hundreds of photos and selfies, it will probably be double that! So, if you want to continue storing them in the cloud and sending them to the family, only Proximus’ “end-to-end” fiber allows you to do so almost instantly: 10 GB takes a little more than a year. minute, compared to more than 20 minutes with a traditional coaxial connection!
5. When your thermostat knows you better than your partner
Siri, Google Assistant or Alexa have paved the way. Tomorrow, your house will be populated by dozens of other “intelligent” little companions. Intuitive thermostat, automatic shutters, smart alarm system, lighting with motion detectors, etc. So many devices to improve your comfort, but which need… an infallible internet connection. In short, fiber installed right to the Proximus home!
6. When your fridge does your shopping for you
In the same vein, your household appliances and other electronic devices will all be “connected” to the network. Digital watch, smart scale, connected toothbrush, smart fridge, remotely programmable washing machine, “cook” oven, etc. Everyone must be connected to be effective! Fiber allows them to communicate effectively with each other and with you, optimizing your daily comfort.
So, ready for the future? Have it installed for free2 Proximus fiber to your home today. You just need to check if it is available at your address. And if you are not yet eligible, sign up for “Fiber Alert”. Proximus will notify you as soon as it is available.
1With the Ultra Fiber option (8.5 Gbps download and 1 Gbps upload) from Proximus, the fastest internet in Belgium, in your Flex Fiber pack.
2Free installation: Your fiber connection is completely free for any activation of a Flex Fiber pack, whether or not you are a Proximus customer. If you opt for another fiber product, such as fiber-only internet, installation costs could be billed to you.
