Advertising Claims
We’re not your typical internet provider, so these aren’t your typical advertising disclosures. Our goal is to make sure everyone – no matter how tech or legal savvy – can understand what’s behind our marketing claims. Here’s the story behind some of the key terms or phrases we use.
Advertised offer details
No contracts / no early termination fees
- There is no contract to tie you down on any of our internet or our phone service plans. We don’t even offer anything else. And you don’t have to bundle other services to get our advertised offers.
- For Fidium, we offer a minimum of a 1-year internet price lock but we don’t require you to sign a contract. You have the flexibility to change your plan or cancel your service whenever you want with no penalty.
- For Fidium Fiber Pro, we offer a 3-year price lock and we don’t require you to sign a contract. You have the flexibility to change your plan or cancel your service whenever you want with no penalty.
30-day money-back guarantee
- All Fidium internet and phone plans come with a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee. You may cancel your service within the first 30 days and receive credit for all charges that have been billed, including applicable fees and surcharges. You can cancel for any reason and without penalty, but we won’t be able to provide any refunds for services provided after your first 30 days in service. Oh, and don’t forget to send back your Fidium WiFi equipment to avoid being charged for keeping it.
No bundles required / No bundled pricing
- Our advertised pricing doesn’t change depending on what other services you might order. If you want a phone line, great. If you want to order streaming TV from one of our preferred partners, great. If not, that’s ok, too.
No hidden fees / Transparent pricing
- Our advertised prices include all the bells and whistles we advertise as being part of the service, with no additional costs necessary to enjoy the features we advertise. The only exception is international long-distance calling charges, taxes and other governmental imposed surcharges that vary by your location and the type of service you purchase. See the list of taxes and fees that may apply to you.
- What do Fidium’s advertised internet rates include?
- The standard rate for your internet plan
- Promotional discount on internet for new residential customers (discount amount varies by plan selected)
- Or, 3-year price lock for Fidium Fiber Pro customers
- WiFi gateway and access to the Fidium Attune WiFi™ or Attune@Work™ WiFi app to manage your network
- Paperless billing discount (-$2.50/mo)*
- AutoPay discount (-$2.50/mo)*
*Our advertised rates assume you will participate in our paperless billing and AutoPay programs. You are not required to participate in these programs, but we highly encourage it! You may cancel your participation in these programs at any time, but we’ll have to remove your discount(s) when you do.
- What do the advertised phone rates include?
- The standard rate for local and unlimited long distance calling in the U.S., Canada and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam and Puerto Rico.
- We do NOT estimate any international calling charges you may incur for your usage, but we automatically block international calling to protect your wallet unless you tell us otherwise.
- VoIP-based phone service doesn’t work in the event of a power outage. We do NOT cover the cost of battery backup. Read our customer notice on using your VoIP phone service for 911 and other calls during a power outage for more info.
Fidium price lock / Promotional rate eligibility
- The total price you are charged for internet service will not change during the new customer promotional period as a customer. If we were to unexpectedly change our standard internet rates during that time, your promotional discount would also change to ensure that the total price you’re paying for internet stays the same. When your promotion expires, you will begin to pay the standard rate for the service purchased. We plan to offer existing customers opportunities to upgrade service or gain access to the newest and coolest features whenever they become available. We may even surprise you with new promotions from time to time. We’ll contact you when we have a new offer or feature that can benefit you.
Fidium Fiber Pro 3-year price lock
- The total price you are charged for internet service will not change for 3 years. If we were to unexpectedly change our standard internet rates, your total price you’re paying for internet stays the same. We’ll contact you when we have a new offer or feature that can benefit you.
Fidium Fiber Lifetime Rate (if applicable)
- If your offer includes a Fiber Lifetime Rate, the monthly rate you pay for internet service will remain the same for as long as you maintain that same service at the same address. The Fiber Lifetime Rate takes effect once the 2 Year Fiber internet discount period ends and the Lifetime Price Discount begins in year 3. If Fidium’s fiber rate changes in the future, your monthly price will not increase, and your Lifetime Price discount will adjust as needed to maintain your Fiber Lifetime Rate total price. The Fiber Lifetime Rate is non-transferable and will no longer apply if you change service plans, move to a new address, or disconnect and later reinstate service. The Fiber Lifetime Rate does not apply to any other fees, taxes, or charges that may apply to your account, including equipment fees or installation charges. All otherwise applicable terms and conditions, including Fidium’s Internet Terms of Service, apply. Fiber Lifetime Rate is not available in all areas.
Streaming TV Bonus Card redemption process (if applicable)
- Redemption Process: After maintaining 60 days of active service following installation, and so long as the account remains in good standing, customers will receive an email from MyBundle (fidium@mybundle.com) with instructions on how to redeem their one-time Streaming TV Bonus Card. Customers must complete the redemption within 45 days of receiving the email, or the offer will expire. Streaming TV Bonus Card Issuance: The Streaming TV Bonus Card will be provided as a one-time virtual card that can be used toward streaming services, including new or existing subscriptions. Usage Guidelines: The Streaming TV Bonus Card must be used within 6 months of issuance, or any remaining balance will be forfeited. Service Changes: If a customer cancels Fidium Fiber service, downgrades their plan, or their account is not in good standing before the bonus card is issued, they will forfeit eligibility for the offer. Additional Terms: This offer is non-transferable, has no cash value, and cannot be combined with other promotions unless explicitly stated. Fidium and MyBundle reserve the right to modify or terminate this promotion at any time. Misuse or abuse of the offer may result in immediate termination and forfeiture of any remaining value. By participating in this promotion, customers agree to these terms and conditions.
Professional installation / Free installation
- We require professional installation of all our services. We offer free professional installation on all fiber internet plans. This means that a Fidium Network Expert will come to your home to install service and ensure it is working properly.
- We’ll need to be inside your location for up to 3 hours on your installation day, depending on the number of connected devices in your home. Occasionally, it takes longer than expected, based on things like your location's distance from the street and the number of connected devices you have. Please make sure someone 18 years of age or older is available for your appointment.
- Successful internet installation is not guaranteed and will depend on many factors, including home size and layout, WiFi gateway location, computer age and condition, and the presence of other possibly interfering electronics. Each computer must have a wireless adapter and meet minimum system requirements. File and print sharing, game console setup, and connection of other wireless devices are not included in professional installation. Wireless adapters, hard-wired networking, and additional WiFi extenders are available for a separate charge.
WiFi gateway / Leased equipment
- The Optical Network Terminal (ONT) is required to provide Fidium Fiber internet service to your home. This device connects the fiber that has been installed outside of your house to your router, whether you choose to supply your own router or lease the Fidium WiFi Gateway. The Fidium WiFi Gateway is the preferred option and provides access to the Fidium Attune WiFi™ or Attune@Work™ WiFi app to manage your network. Leased equipment will be replaced as needed. Your leased WiFi Gateway equipment remains the property of Fidium and must be returned in good working condition within 10 business days of service disconnection, or an equipment charge will apply.
Taxes and surcharges
- Fidium collects taxes and fees required by local, state or federal governments. Those charges are based on the services you order and where you live and are not included in our advertised rates. They are also not controlled by Fidium and are subject to change, so unfortunately, we don’t know the total amount of these charges in advance. You will be able to see the exact list on your first bill – they normally add up to a couple bucks or less. Read more about applicable taxes and surcharge in your local area.
- In some communities, a Fiber Infrastructure Build Recovery Fee applies to internet service. We make sure to include this cost in advertised pricing when it can be targeted to potential customers in the applicable community. For example, if you find your town’s page on our website, you’ll be able to see the cost of our service with the Broadband Infrastructure charge included, if applicable. And any time you order our service online, this cost is shown up-front in your shopping cart.
Service availability
- Fidium specializes in connecting individuals and families.
- If you have a simple home office, we can support you with Fidium Fiber internet and VoIP phone service. But if you have multiple business locations, need team collaboration and productivity tools, website design services, or connectivity to an additional location outside your home, let us refer you to Fidium Enterprise business.
Other customer terms and policies
- The latest Fidium policies, customer terms of service and privacy practices can always be found on our website.
Other marketing claims
Dedicated connection / No sharing
- In a fiber network, there is a single fiber that leaves our central equipment. The signal running over that fiber is then used to connect multiple locations in your area. However, you have a dedicated connection from our network equipment in your area, straight to your home or building. On this dedicated connection, your bandwidth is always available to you. The speed you receive isn’t impacted by the usage of others in your area, so you can get the service you expect, even during peak hours of use.
WiFi connectivity
- We use the latest WiFi technology in our gateways and offer wireless extenders to boost coverage where needed. WiFi extenders are available for $5/month—but that fee is waived with our 2 Gig plan. The WiFi Gateway is $10/month, and that cost is already included in the price of our 1 and 2 Gig plans. For 100 Mbps and 300 Mbps plans, the $10 gateway fee is added to the monthly rate.
No data cap
- Many providers are instituting data caps as a not-so-subtle way to charge you more…and we don’t do that. With Fidium, you have unlimited data. That means you can stream, share, work and play without limits and without additional fees based on your usage of our service.
True Gig / Symmetrical speeds
- It’s a fancy way of saying you have a connection with equal download and upload speeds. For example, with a 1 Gig Fidium Fiber internet connection you get 1 Gig of download AND 1 Gig of upload speeds. High upload speeds are great for people working from home, students, gamers, content creators and more.
- Although Gig speeds over WiFi are possible with Fidium Gig+ service, wireless speeds vary depending on device limitations, distance from the wireless access point, the number of connected devices, and network interference. Use our Fidium Attune WiFi™ or Attune@Work™ WiFi app to test the internet speeds or to see the capabilities of each individual device over WiFi. For tips on how to ensure you are getting your best internet connection, see our support section for your home network or business network.
100% pure fiber internet
- We own and manage the fiber network that serves Fidium customers. It’s the most reliable internet-delivery technology on the market, and we use only this fiber-based network to deliver your service.