High-Speed Fiber Internet Plans
Lightcurve™ provides Fiber high-speed internet in select neighborhoods. Lightcurve’s fast, reliable, and secure home internet services delivered through our proprietary fiber-rich network is perfect for WiFi, streaming, gaming, watching TV online, and home networking.
Find Your
Fiber Internet Plan
Lightcurve fiber internet plans currently available in select neighborhoods within Tacoma and Puyallup:
Fiber 200/200
/mo.
- Future proof your home
- Email, surf & video conference
- Regular price $39.95
- 200 Mbps download/upload speeds*
- 5-8 devices simultaneously
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
Fiber 500/500
/mo.
- Ultra-fast for power users
- Surf, stream HD TV & movies
- Download large files, minimal lag
- 500 Mbps download/upload speeds*
- 8-10+ devices simultaneously
- Game confidently
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
Fiber 1000/1000
/mo.
- Next gen for gamers & home office
- Game & stream movies lag-free
- Regular price $79.95
- 1 Gig download/upload speeds*
- 11+ devices simultaneously
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
* Internet download/upload speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Observed speeds may vary based on device, connection, and other factors outside the control of Lightcurve | Excludes surcharges and fees | Equipment fees extra
Offer available only to new residential customers only in select areas serviceable by Lightcurve, formerly Rainier Connect. Please check available services. Fiber available in select areas and phone may be required. Promotional pricing available for the first 12 months of the account. Must not have been a customer for 60 days prior. Any changes to the account will result in a void of the offer and a return to regular pricing. Regular retail rates apply at the end of the promotional offer. Offer not valid with any other promotion and expires 11/30/2023. Price includes a $2.00 paperless billing discount. Prices do not include taxes, surcharges and additional fees. Services are subject to Lightcurve terms and conditions. Internet service is limited to a single outlet. Prices shown do not include installation charges. Speeds may vary based on customer equipment. Customer equipment must meet minimum requirements. ONT must be leased on a monthly basis for fiber service. All Internet services are subject to our Internet Service Acceptable-Use Policy.
Lightcurve fiber internet plans currently available in select neighborhoods within Eatonville, McKenna Forest, and Graham:
Fiber 200/200
/mo.
- Future proof your home
- Email, surf & video conference
- 200 Mbps download/upload speeds*
- 5-8 devices simultaneously
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
Fiber 500/500
/mo.
- Ultra-fast for power users
- Surf, stream HD TV & movies
- Download large files, minimal lag
- 500 Mbps download/upload speeds*
- 8-10+ devices simultaneously
- Game confidently
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
Fiber 1000/1000
/mo.
- Next gen for gamers & home office
- Game & stream movies lag-free
- 1 Gig download/upload speeds*
- 11+ devices simultaneously
- Unlimited data
- 24/7 local support
- No contract
* Internet download/upload speeds may vary and are not guaranteed. Observed speeds may vary based on device, connection, and other factors outside the control of Lightcurve | Excludes surcharges and fees | Equipment fees extra
Offer available only to new residential customers only in select areas serviceable by Lightcurve, formerly Rainier Connect. Please check available services. Fiber is available in select areas and phone may be required. Price includes a $2.00 paperless billing discount. Prices do not include taxes, surcharges and additional fees. Services are subject to Lightcurve terms and conditions. Internet service is limited to a single outlet. Prices shown do not include installation charges. ONT must be leased on a monthly basis for fiber service. All Internet services are subject to our Internet Service Acceptable-Use Policy.
4 Stages of Fiber Rollout
STAGE 1
Registration
You have received a letter notifying you of the potential fiber build to your neighborhood. It is now time to contact our customer care team at (253) 683-4100 to complete your registration and receive your invoice. Be sure to remit your invoice payment and encourage your neighbors to do the same. We’ll start engineering and construction as soon as enough of your neighbors complete the registration.
STAGE 2
Engineering
STAGE 3
Construction
Our crews are laying fiber optic cable in your area so you’ll soon have the fastest internet in the country. It’s time to complete your order for service and schedule installation.
STAGE 3
Installation
Frequently Asked Questions
Whats better... fiber optic, cable, DSL, or wireless? Fiber optic is the fastest Internet option available. If you use the Internet in any way and have the opportunity to sign up for fiber, you should! You will not be disappointed. For current Lightcurve cable modem or DSL customers, we will work with you to switch your service to Fiber. We want you to enjoy your experience with Lightcurve!
Is Lightcurve fiber more reliable than cable modem or DSL? Fiber to the home uses a pure data Ethernet connection. A router would still be required to take advantage of WiFi connections. Because it’s light being transmitted, there is no interference or noise from common items such as radios, motors, power lines, or other nearby cables. This means the clearest signal and best connection for you. Even lighting strikes, which can be transmitted by copper cabling, are not transmitted by fiber-optic cable.
Is there maintenance on fiber? Fiber optic cables costs less to maintain than traditional copper lines, saving us all time and money.
What does 1 Gigabit per second Internet mean? It is a measurement of Internet speed. The national average for residential Internet speed is 10 megabits per second. 1 Gigabit per second is 100 times faster.
Why would I want 1 Gbps service in my home? This is a breakthrough technology that will change the way you connect and bring the world into your home. Speed this fast means that you can:
- Browse the Web with instant page changes and no buffering.
- Gamers will experience an immersive multi-player experience.
- Stream multiple movies simultaneously on devices throughout your home.
What else is different about Fiber? You will no longer experience slow downs when adding new devices or as you gradually changing on-line habits. As the Internet usage has changed, so do the needs of our customers. We have found that even advancements in web page design has resulted in needing additional bandwidth. One example is that Facebook now automatically plays videos. We have also seen a surge in use with iCloud automatically syncing all devices with they hit wi-fi.
What is fiber optic cabling and what are its benefits? Fiber optic cabling is a cable that carries one or more strands of glass. Digital pulses of light carry signals along the line - what we call the "speed of light." Fiber is the top technology for Internet speed and reliability - it offers the highest speeds, best transmission, and highest reliability in adverse weather conditions.
Is this promotional pricing and is my bill going to change like it does with other providers? We believe in clear and consistent billing, therefore we do not offer promotional-period pricing to attract Fiber To The Home customers.
What happens if I subscribe to Fiber To The Home and then move to an area without fiber? There is no penalty for canceling Fiber To The Home service if you move to an area where we do not offer the service.
Can my neighborhood be considered for Fiber To The Home services? The Fiber To The Home initiative is open to new neighborhoods, simply contact our customer care team at (253) 683-4100 to request information on fiber builds.
Will Fiber To The Home services automatically be available to all Lightcurve customers? Certain areas that we service are designated as Fiberhoods. In order for construction to begin in a Fiberhood, a designated percentage of the residents must first pre-register.
What are the phases in this process? The first step for each Fiberhood is pre-registration. Once enough people in a Fiberhood pre-register for service, that Fiberhood moves to Engineering. Each phase generally takes from four to six months to complete depending on each Fiberhood’s needs. During the construction phase, you can place your order for Fiber To The Home service, which gives Lightcurve the green light to bring the fiber into the your yard. The final phase of the process is installation of the fiber services you ordered.
Why can't I get service immediately after my Fiberhood goes to Engineering? Once enough people in a Fiberhood have pre-registered for service, that Fiberhood moves into the next phase in the process, which is the engineering phase. To engineer a Fiberhood is to survey the area and draw the construction plans. Before construction can begin. Since we're bringing new technology to the area, the lead time between interest and installation is longer than with an existing technology.
If I need new wiring, what type of cable will you use? We will use Cat6 Ethernet, which can be installed by Lightcurve technicians.
Will any equipment be placed in my yard? Just like for cable service, we will need to place a box on the side of your home, which will house the fiber connections from the home to the rest of the Lightcurve fiber network. Fiber optic cable will also run underground from the street to the box on the side of your home.
How far does the fiber actually go into my house? Fiber connects to Ethernet cabling in the box on the side of your home. This allows the signal to connect to devices in the home.
How do you plan to run fiber in my yard? Fiber is placed in a yard in one of two ways: either by blowing it through existing conduit or trenching. If you currently have Lightcurve service to you home, we may be able to run the fiber through existing conduit. The other option is trenching, which uses excavation equipment to create a path on the surface of your yard. Engineers will determine the best method for each individual customer.
Will running fiber to my house mess up my yard? It is possible that the construction crew might need to temporarily disturb a flower bed or portion of your yard. Our crews will will clean up and restore all landscaping.
Can I use my own wireless router? Yes, you can use your own wireless router. We recommend an 802.11ac grade router to receive the best wireless experience. Please note that wireless speeds are dependent on the device capabilities.
Do I have to purchase a fiber modem from Lightcurve? Fiber modems are not currently easily available. We will sell modems, as well as offer them on a monthly lease.
Is the speed the same in both directions (uploading and downloading)? Yes, this is one of the great technological benefits of the service. Our service will deliver 1Gbps upload, not just download. This is becoming increasingly important for home-based businesses, and also supports live two-way video conferencing sessions and other benefits still to be discovered. Actual transmission speeds will depend on your equipment.
Will this work with Wi-Fi? If so, can Wi-Fi handle the entire 1Gbps speed? Yes, it works with standard Wi-Fi routers. To handle full gigabit speeds, a Wi-Fi router will need to use the 802.11ac standard.
What features are included with home phone service? Voice mail, call blocking, call return, call waiting, caller ID and more are included in our home phone service. Learn more about all of the features available with our home phone service.
Will I need a different home phone? You can use any phone designed for landline service.
Is this Voice over IP service? Our home phone service is not traditional Voice over IP but does utilize IP connectivity. We do apply a quality of service which gives your voice call priority over data traffic to ensure a clear connection.
Can you use my existing home phone wiring? Yes. New wiring is not needed for our home phone service.
Do you offer international calling? You can request access to make international calls. Calls are charged based on the rate for the dialed country code.
Will I have phone service when the power goes out? Yes, if you opt to lease the 24-hour standby battery backup, you will have power during an outage.
Will my home phone work with a security system? Yes.
Will my home phone work with a fax machine? Yes.
