en.Wedoany.com Reported - Local internet service provider Lightcurve announced the launch of fiber internet service with download speeds of up to 8 Gbps in Tacoma, Washington, making it the first operator in the Tacoma area to offer broadband access at this speed. This ultra-high-speed service supports a variety of applications such as remote work, gaming, and streaming, and is currently available only in select Tacoma neighborhoods, with the company planning to roll out related upgrades more broadly over the coming years.

Lightcurve operates its network infrastructure in Tacoma under a long-term lease agreement with Tacoma Public Utilities, and is advancing network upgrades and improvements in accordance with the agreement. Previously, the company had launched 2 Gig access services within its fiber coverage area, as well as 8 Gig fiber services in Centralia, Chehalis, and in Central Washington's Ellensburg, Kittitas, and Selah; the Tacoma project is the latest step in its further expansion of high-speed fiber access across the state.

Jackie Flowers, director of Tacoma Public Utilities, said this capability highlights the value of the partnership with Lightcurve, and that investing in and upgrading to these new capabilities also reflects the benefits of collaboration with local operators. The director expressed delight in seeing high-level connectivity arrive in the community.

Beth Barnes, senior vice president of sales and marketing at Lightcurve, said high-speed internet is essential to meeting the demands of a fully connected world. Whether it's AI applications, cloud computing, or ultra-high-definition streaming and competitive gaming, customers are using more bandwidth than ever before. By bringing 8 Gbps download speeds to Tacoma, the company ensures that homes and home-based businesses have the network capacity they need now and in the years to come; she also expressed anticipation for expanding these capabilities to a wider area in the coming years.