5 things you didn’t know about StarHub’s all-new UltraSpeed network
Are you ready for a quick dive into its exciting features?
In the era of high-bandwidth connectivity, our digital landscape has been reshaped, from streaming shows on smart devices to the seamless integration of IoT (Internet-of-Things) into our homes and daily lives. However, this increased demand can strain home networks, especially when multiple household members are logged in concurrently. Data-hungry tasks, apps and games running simultaneously on smart TVs, phones, tablets and laptops can tax the available bandwidth, leading to buffering and online lag.
While these are just hiccups for most of us, here’s how Starhub’s all-new UltraSpeed network can redefine our online interactions and render online lag a thing of the past with a better, more resilient broadband network.
1. A QUANTUM LEAP IN STANDARDS
StarHub’s UltraSpeed network heralds a new era of connectivity, leveraging XGS-PON (extended gigabit-capable symmetric passive optical network) fibre technology. While its predecessor, GPON (gigabit PON) offers speeds of up to 2.5Gbps, XGS-PON takes a giant leap, with its new fibre-optic architecture delivering speeds of up to 10Gbps.
XGS-PON is also designed for seamless future speed upgrades. This means that your home network is ready for future technologies and increasing bandwidth demands, ensuring a long-lasting and robust broadband connection.
2. GREATER SUPPORT FOR CONNECTED HOMES
A smart home is a data-hungry home. Most families already have multiple devices – laptops, TVs and phones – connected to their home networks. Add new smart home devices – like security cameras, smart lights and speakers – into the mix, and StarHub’s UltraSpeed network offers a critical advantage over traditional 1Gbps and 2Gbps networks.
3. SYMMETRICAL UPLOAD AND DOWNLOAD SPEEDS
Ever wondered why you may face a slower connection when uploading content compared to downloading content? Unlike traditional asymmetrical connections, StarHub’s UltraSpeed bandwidth is symmetrical – meaning users can upload and download at the same speeds concurrently. Think of it as adding more lanes on an expressway instead of being stuck in a traffic jam in one lane. This reduces potential bottlenecks and benefits data-hungry activities like video-conferencing and online gaming.
Users who upload and download large files – like 4K (3,840 x 2,160) video content – will be able to do so at faster speeds, more reliably. It also future-proofs home networks – offering bandwidth to support multimedia advances like 8K (7,680 × 4,320) video streaming and high-definition virtual reality.
4. WORRY-FREE CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL USERS AT HOME
StarHub’s UltraSpeed network enhances online activities throughout the household, especially when paired with equally capable 10Gbps WiFi 6 mesh routers. Select the highest available resolutions available when watching your favourite movies and scrub through YouTube clips with little buffering. Jumping on a video call with a loved one overseas? You’ll feel as if they’re in the room with you, thanks to smooth, high-resolution streaming.
Whether you’re a content creator working with large multimedia files, a work-from-home professional giving an online presentation or an avid gamer, the higher speeds help to offer a smoother online experience. For students attending virtual classes or seniors having a tele-medical review, the greater bandwidth helps to ensure good audio and video quality.
5. EXPERT HOME NETWORKING SUPPORT
Installing a new home network can be daunting, but StarHub’s technical experts, the Hub Troopers, make setting up your broadband network fuss-free. They will be able to help install your broadband service and provide equipment recommendations to ensure good Wi-Fi connectivity that meets your needs. Not sure if you need a mesh router or Wi-Fi extenders? They’ll be able to help.
This lets you quickly focus on what matters – enjoying blazing speeds for all your online needs at home. Plus, with broadband bundle plans that include Disney+, Netflix, Premier League and more, you’ll soon be enjoying those speeds 24/7. Don’t miss out on the limited-time 10Gbps Broadband bundle offer at just S$88.77 per month.
Experience the future of connectivity with StarHub’s Broadband plans on UltraSpeed network.