The Internet is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of modern society. It allows us to do things that were previously unimaginable such as online shopping, instant messaging, movie streaming and social networking. However, the full capacity of the Internet remains untapped by those who are using older infrastructures such as copper wires. Fiber optics, one of the most efficient ways to access high speed Internet, is currently employed by AT&T as a solution for those who want to access extraordinary Internet speeds.  Gigapower, AT&T’s upgraded fiber optic service, was launched in Austin Texas on December 11. But what sets U-verse Gigapower apart from other AT&T services and what benefits can customers expect from this service?
Fast Speed Internet
When you hear the term “fast speed Internet†what speeds come to mind? Most likely your idea of fast is far from the mark since AT&T Gigapower offers speeds which are much faster than other Broadband connections and will even get faster in months to come. Do you recall dial-up or other Internet connections that resulted in frustration due to the fact that you could hardly do anything other than email or browse websites? With Gigapower, those days will definitely be in the distant past. After all, according to AT&T, you can download about 25 songs in a second with Gigabit speeds.
L to R, David Wenham and Elisabeth Moss in the Sundance Channel original miniseries ‘Top of the Lake’, created by Jane Campion – Photo Credit: Parisa Taghizadeh
Digital TV
The Gigapower service also promises an upgraded TV experience. Customers can watch crisp pictures and access entertainment of the highest quality via HD technology as well as Internet Protocol television (IPTV). Those who choose a Gigapower service, which includes TV, will gain access to the U-200 U-verse TV package. This package offers access to news, sports and entertainment and includes the following channels:
FX Network: This channel epitomizes the brilliance of TV programming and features several hit shows including The Americans and American Horror Story.
Sundance: This channel is the ideal channel for those who are interested in independent films and TV shows which are brazenly original. Some of its latest TV shows were ranked as top shows in 2013, including Top of the Lake and Rectify.
BBC America: This network features TV shows mainly from Britain as well of new broadcasts. Popular TV shows include Doctor Who, one of the longest running TV shows of all time.
Total Home DVR Service
In today’s world, the Digital Video Recorder (DVR) is as vital to TV viewing as actors are to movie productions. For this reason, AT&T includes a Total Home DVR service in its Gigapower package. Those who choose Gigapower won’t need to sit glued to their TV or rush home in a frenzy to watch their favorite shows. Instead, they’ll have the freedom to record and watch their shows whenever they choose.
The Total Home DVR features extraordinary storage capacities—one terabyte—and offers many advantages by allowing viewers to do the following:
- Pause a recording in one room and resume watching it in another
- Pause, rewind or fast-forward recorded or live TV programming in any room
- Control the same program separately on several TVs
- Record as much as 5 shows at the same time
- Access and manage recordings from any Internet-enabled device
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VoIP Home Phone service
AT&T’s voice over IP (VoIP) offers better service than traditional home phone services. Communication is facilitated via the AT&T’s Internet Protocol (IP) network and therefore AT&T enables the integration of home phone, TV and Internet services. A more integrated service is a better service due to innovative features. These features include the following:
On screen Caller ID and call history: With VoIP, both caller ID and your call history is displayed on the TV screen so that you’ll know who’s calling no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
Locate me feature: This feature, when enabled, rings as much as 5 phones simultaneously to ensure that you’ll never miss a call.
Click to call:  With “click to callâ€, you can make a call from your TV screen by using your remote.
Online home phone access: The integration of Internet and home service also allows you to view your call history and review voicemails via any Internet-enabled device. You can also change voice setting by accessing your AT&T account online. Â
In addition to the aforementioned features, those who choose AT&T’s Gigapower service will be able to make unlimited calls to people within the U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico, Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Fiber to the node (FTTN)
100% Fiber optics
A 100% fiber network is one of the major distinguishing features of U-verse Gigapower. This network, often called fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP), does not include copper technology like other fiber optic services such as fiber-to-the-node (FTTN). Instead, 100% fiber optical wires are connected from the service provider’s Central Office directly to the home, allowing customers to access the unlimited speeds. Since fiber optic technology uses thin strands of plastic or glass to transmit light, Internet speeds are literally as fast as the speed of light! For this reason, customers who choose Gigapower will have access to extraordinary speeds via a 100% foolproof fiber optic infrastructure.
Where will Gigapower be available?
This service is available in areas such as Onion Creek, Zilker, French Place and Mueller. If you want to find out whether or not this fast speed service in available in your area, check the AT&T website. Vote for your neighborhood to get Gigapower if it’s not currently available in your area.Â
Gigapower allows you to enjoy unimaginable speeds. This 100% fiber optic service also offers enhanced TV and home phone service to its subscribers. If you want to get the best out of your Internet connection, consider U-verse Gigapower.
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