Gigabit Fiber Optic Internet | Google Fiber (2024)

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Choose the speed you need — from the 1 Gig we're known for to the fastest we've ever offered. 1 Gig Our original internet, best for fundamental needs and smaller homes. Same price since 2012. 2 Gig Internet for high-speed activities like next-gen gaming and streaming. 5 Gig Internet with seamless connection for families who work and learn from home. 8 Gig Internet for content creators, serious gamers and tech professionals. Technical Specifications2 “The best value you'll find from any major ISP” “Fastest internet provider in the country” #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Residential Internet in the South Wi-Fi that goes the distance — and then some Corner-to-corner coverage Up to 3x faster Wi-Fi7 Next-gen internet built with you in mind Download and uploads of equal importance Customer support that has your back Your network, all in one place A connection you can count on How fast are you going? Our customers know best “Google Fiber helps to keep me connected to the rest of my teammates with little to no dropouts or lost connections whatsoever.” “GFiber has been an integral part of helping me…by making my uploading and downloading of the large files I deal with daily almost instant.” FAQs What is Google Fiber 2Gig? What is Google Fiber 5Gig? What is Google Fiber 8Gig? What can I do with 5Gig or 8Gig that I can’t already do with 1Gig or 2Gig? Should I get 5Gig or 8Gig for gaming and streaming TV? What’s Wi-Fi6E? Will 2Gig, 5Gig and 8Gig be available everywhere? Stay in touch with us. References

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Choose the speed you need — from the 1 Gig we're known for to the fastest we've ever offered.

1 Gig

Our original internet, best for fundamental needs and smaller homes. Same price since 2012.

$70/mo1

  • Uploads and downloads up to 1 gigabit
  • Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E
  • Up to one mesh extender
  • Free self or pro install

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2 Gig

Internet for high-speed activities like next-gen gaming and streaming.

$100/mo1

  • Uploads and downloads up to 2 gigabits
  • GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router
  • Up to two mesh extenders
  • Free pro install with performance verification

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5 Gig

Internet with seamless connection for families who work and learn from home.

Select markets*

$125/mo1

  • Uploads and downloads up to 5 gigabits
  • GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router
  • Up to two mesh extenders
  • Free pro install with performance verification

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8 Gig

Internet for content creators, serious gamers and tech professionals.

Select markets*

$150/mo1

  • Uploads and downloads up to 8 gigabits
  • GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router
  • Up to two mesh extenders
  • Free pro install with speed and performance verification

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*Our 5 and 8 Gig plans are not available in all locations. Please check your address above to see available speeds and plans for your area.

Technical Specifications2

1 Gig 2 Gig 5 Gig 8 Gig
Download speed up to 1 gigabit per second 2 gigabits per second 5 gigabits per second 8 gigabits per second
Upload speed up to 1 gigabit per second 1 gigabit per second (2 gigabits per second in select markets) 5 gigabits per second 8 gigabits per second
Time to download a 2.5 hour movie

(1080p, 6Mbps encoding)

56.9 seconds 28.5 seconds 10.8 seconds 6.8 seconds
Time to download a 2.5 hour movie

(4K, 15Mbps encoding)

2.4 minutes 1.2 minutes 26.9 seconds 16.8 seconds
Time to download 30 5-minute songs

(MP3@190kbps)

1.8 seconds 0.9 seconds 0.4 seconds 0.3 seconds
Time to download a 10GB game 1.5 minutes 42.2 seconds 15.9 seconds 10 seconds
Included equipment 1Gig comes with Mesh-ready Wi-Fi, or you can use your own router. Wi-Fi 6 Router, Mesh Extender Wi-Fi 6 Router and up to two Mesh Extenders Wi-Fi 6 Router and up to two Mesh Extenders

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“The best value you'll find from any major ISP”

–CNET June 20233

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“Fastest internet provider in the country”

Named 2023’s Fastest Internet Provider by HighSpeedInternet.com.4

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#1 in Customer Satisfaction for Residential Internet in the South

J.D. Power 2023

Wi-Fi that goes the distance — and then some

Get the most advanced wireless technology available at no additional cost.

With Google Fiber gigabit internet, you get the latest Wi-Fi 6E technology certified by the WiFi Alliance. That means you can keep more devices connected at faster speeds than ever before.5

Learn more about our Wi-Fi

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    Corner-to-corner coverage

    GFiber internet plans offer Mesh Extenders to expand the range of your Wi-Fi coverage. So you get a strong, steady connection in every corner of your home.6

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    Up to 3x faster Wi-Fi7

    Wi-Fi 6E introduces the new 6 GHz band, bringing tri-band connectivity to your compatible wireless devices. That means more connected devices at faster speeds and with less congestion.8

Next-gen internet built with you in mind

  • Download and uploads of equal importance

    Fast uploads help with everything you put into the internet. That means you look and sound great on video calls, game without lagging behind, livestream your own videos in real time — and of course, send big files really, really fast.

  • Customer support that has your back

    You may never need support, but if you do reach out, someone will answer in under 10 seconds — at any time of day. Plus, our team works together to make sure you won't get bounced around from person to person.9

  • Your network, all in one place

    Manage your account and network, check your speed, chat with us and more — all with the Google Fiber app.

  • A connection you can count on

    Internet is only good when it’s working. That’s why we built our fiber optic network with plenty of capacity to handle peak time traffic.

How fast are you going?

Take a speed test to see how strong the connection is in your home (and if you don’t already have GFiber, see how it compares to our speeds).

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GFiber is committed to bringing you the latest technology to keep you going as fast as you can. And we’re not stopping there. See how GFiber Labs is pushing the limits of speed, service and technology.

Check out the lab

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Our customers know best

See what GFiber customers are saying about our internet.2

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“Google Fiber helps to keep me connected to the rest of my teammates with little to no dropouts or lost connections whatsoever.”

Kartik | 2 Gig customer

Atlanta, GA

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“GFiber has been an integral part of helping me…by making my uploading and downloading of the large files I deal with daily almost instant.”

Michael, 5 Gig customer

Kansas City, MO

FAQs

What is Google Fiber 2Gig?

Google Fiber 2Gig internet provides faster internet speeds than our 1Gig product. It comes with Wi-Fi 6 coverage so customers can make the most of their internet throughout their home.

2Gig includes:

  • Downloads of up to 2 gigabits per second and uploads of up to 1 gigabit per second (up to 2 gigabits per second in select markets)
  • Includes Wi-Fi 6 Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router and a Mesh Extender
  • Free professional installation
  • No data caps, contracts, or hidden fees
  • Only $100/month

What is Google Fiber 5Gig?

Google Fiber 5Gig is even faster for truly pro-at-home speeds. For comparison, 5Gig has speeds up to 5x faster than Google Fiber 1Gig (with compatible equipment). It’s currently rolling out in Kansas City, Utah, Mesa and West Des Moines, and will be expanding to more cities throughout 2023.

5Gig comes with all the features of Google Fiber 2Gig, only faster. To make the most of 5Gig speeds (see: uploads and downloads at up to 5,000 Mbps), you’ll need an ethernet connection to devices capable of going that fast.

We know that you have Wi-Fi devices, too, so 5Gig comes with the Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router and up to two Mesh Extenders for mesh Wi-Fi 6 coverage. But if you have a need for 5Gig, you might also have a favorite router, so we’ve made it easy to use your own by plugging it directly into the professionally-installed 10Gig Fiber Jack.

5Gig is only $125, plus applicable taxes and fees and includes:

  • Downloads and uploads of up to 5 gigabits per second
  • Includes Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router and up to two Mesh Extenders
  • Free professional installation
  • No data caps, contracts, or hidden fees

What is Google Fiber 8Gig?

Google Fiber 8 Gig is our fastest speed (so far) with an up to 8000 megabits per second symmetrical connection. It’s all the features of 5 Gig with a GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router and up to two mesh extenders. Connect via ethernet to devices capable of up to 8 gigabits for truly pro-at-home speeds. For comparison, 8 Gig has speeds up to 8x faster than Google Fiber 1 Gig (with compatible equipment). It’s currently rolling out in Kansas City, Utah, Mesa and West Des Moines, and will be expanding to more cities.

8 Gig comes with all the features of Google Fiber 2 Gig, only faster. To make the most of 8 Gig speeds (uploads and downloads at up to 8,000 Mbps), you’ll need an ethernet connection to devices that are ready for these speeds. It includes the 10 Gig Fiber Jack, so it’s also easy to use your own router.

8 Gig is only $150, plus applicable taxes and fees and includes:

  • Downloads and uploads of up to 8 gigabits per second
  • Includes Google Fiber Multi-Gig Router and up to two Mesh Extenders
  • Free professional installation
  • No data caps, contracts, or hidden fees

What can I do with 5Gig or 8Gig that I can’t already do with 1Gig or 2Gig?

People are always doing more with their internet. We know that not everyone will have the kind of equipment, file sizes, or number of connections that can make the most of 5Gig. However, if you’ve got a lot of data to move very quickly, you’ll appreciate having up to 5000 megabits per second in both directions. And with 8Gig, our fastest speed yet, you get even more speed and capacity for extremely large, concurrent file transfers – and near real-time connection to cloud applications.

Our testers have said lossless video, raw image files, music production including stems, VFX and a whole lot more – but we look forward to hearing what you want to do with that kind of speed.

Should I get 5Gig or 8Gig for gaming and streaming TV?

All of our internet plans are great for online gaming and streaming ultra high-def content. It comes down to how many people and devices are connecting, and how fast the services you’re using are actually sending content.

Some game servers and many streaming services aren’t currently sending data faster than 2Gig. So we recommend 5Gig or 8Gig for people who are focused on cutting-edge use cases and gigantic file transfers.

Of course, if you’re streaming 8K at the same time your roommate is collaborating with indie filmmakers around the country real time with lossless raw files, and your game console is grabbing a system update – you won’t mind having these professional-grade speeds at home.

What’s Wi-Fi6E?

Wi-Fi 6E is up to 3x faster speeds on compatible devices when compared to Wi-Fi 6. Both Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 also introduce an additional, new frequency band in the 6 GHz range. This makes it a tri-band technology with 4x the bandwidth, allowing for up to 1.6 Gbps speeds on compatible devices.

Wi-Fi 6E also features a WPA3 security option, the latest standard in network encryption. So you can rest easy knowing you're protected by the best of what network security has to offer.

We currently offer Wi-Fi 6E technology with our 2, 5, and 8 Gig plans.

You can refer to the chart below for a quick look at the differences between all of the frequency bands.

Wi-Fi Technologies
Wi-Fi 5
  • Uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
  • Up to 500 Mbps on a modern smartphone
Wi-Fi 6
  • Uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands
  • Up to 800 Mbps on a modern smartphone
  • Up to 50% faster than Wi-Fi 5
  • Supports more devices at a greater distance than previous generations
Wi-Fi 6E
  • Is the only certified standard that supports 6 GHz
  • Introduces a new frequency band in the 6GHz range
  • Has the least congestion compared to Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6
  • More than 1 Gbps on a Wi-Fi 6E smartphone
  • Supports more devices across peak times than previous generations
Wi-Fi 7
  • Anticipated to be fully certified in 2024
  • Planned to have better congestion management in crowded Wi-Fi networks
  • Planned for much more data traffic across multiple compatible devices at max speeds

Will 2Gig, 5Gig and 8Gig be available everywhere?

2Gig is already widely available in the majority of our cities.

We expect 5and8Gig to be available in almost all of Google Fiber’s service areas in the future, but there may be some technical limitations that will exclude some customers.

2Gig is currently available at most Google Fiber addresses. We’re rolling 5and8Gig out across the majority of our cities.The new Google Fiber cities we are currently planning and building out – including West Des Moines, Des Moines and Mesa, Arizona are ready with 5and8Gig from the start

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