Verizon FiOS is upping the game in the battle of the bandwidth by pushing out an increase of upload speed to 500Mbps, the current speed on the fastest tier is 100Mbps up.

According to the press release, Verizon will transition qualifying current residential customers to higher upload speeds for free throughout the coming months. Additionally, all FiOS Internet services will boast equal download and upload speeds at current prices. Later this year, existing and new FiOS small-business customers also will receive this upgrade.

“Faster upload speeds means better sharing experiences,” said Mike Ritter, Verizon’s chief marketing officer for consumer and mass business. “All Internet sharing – whether videos, large photo files or gaming – starts with uploading. FiOS all-fiber-optic technology offers a unique opportunity to enhance our customers’ Internet experience on a mass scale by increasing our upload speeds to equal to our industry-leading download speeds. As the Internet of Things becomes a reality, equal download and upload speeds will become essential.”

The new FiOS Internet speed tiers are:

New Speeds

15/15 Mbps
25/25 Mbps
50/50 Mbps
75/75 Mbps
150/150 Mbps
300/300 Mbps
500/500 Mbps

Existing Speeds

15/5 Mbps
15/5 Mbps
50/25 Mbps
75/35 Mbps
150/65 Mbps
300/65 Mpbs
500/100 Mbps

The free speed upgrade is part of Verizon’s continuing commitment to recognize customers for their loyalty. Customer upgrades to equalized download and upload speeds will continue throughout the fall, starting with customers enrolled in My Rewards+ or who join the program now. My Rewards+ is Verizon’s free loyalty program that rewards customers for everyday tasks – such as paying a bill online, renting or buying videos on demand – or in recognition of a birthday, service anniversary or other event. My Rewards+ members can use earned points for Visa Prepaid Cards or at participating merchants.