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Google Fiber offers a variety of plans at affordable prices. If you’re not a Google Fiber customer and would like to become one, enter your zip code below to find out if Google Fiber is available in your area.
Best Google Fiber internet deals
Get the 1 Gig plan for $70 per month to have 1,000 Mbps speeds with no data caps and free installation.How much internet speed do you need?
Take our free quiz to see how much internet speed is right for you:
What is a good internet speed?
Internet speed | How fast is this? | What you can do |
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0–5 Mbps | Very slow | Send emails, search on Google, stream video in SD on one device |
5–40 Mbps | Slow to moderate | Stream video in HD on three or four devices, play online games |
40–100 Mbps | Moderate to fast | Stream easily on multiple devices in HD or 4K, download big files quickly, run several smart devices |
100–500 Mbps | Very fast | Stream in 4K on more than five devices simultaneously, download massive files quickly, host a livestream |
500–1,000+ Mbps | Extremely fast | Stream in 4K on 10+ devices, run 10+ smart-home devices at a time, do basically anything on lots of devices |
1,200–5,000 Mbps | Faster than you need | Operate a bitcoin-mining farm with two dozen computers, watch Frozen in 4K on 100 devices at the same time |
About our Google Fiber internet speed test
The Google Fiber internet speed measures three things:
Download speed: The speed at which your device pulls data from the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Upload speed: The speed at which your device sends data to the internet. Usually measured in Mbps or Gbps.
Latency (Ping): The time (measured in milliseconds) it takes for a signal to travel from your device to an internet server and back. Lower latency means your connection has a better response time for activities like gaming and livestreams.
How does the Google Fiber internet speed test work?
Our speed test connects to a nearby server and sends test data files back and forth. By comparing how long it takes for different files to go back and forth, the test can determine several different things about your connection. Generally, this reflects the speed of your home’s internet connection, but if there’s another bottleneck in your connection, such as a slow wireless router, this will impact the results of the test.
To get the most accurate measurement of your internet connection, plug your device directly into your router using an ethernet cable, rather than connecting wirelessly. You can also try connecting both ways to find out if your router is able to keep up with your internet connection, or if it might be time to upgrade to a faster router.
Google Fiber internet speed FAQ
How fast are Google Fiber internet speeds?
Google Fiber speeds start at 1Gbps but go up to 8Gbps in some areas.
How do I get faster internet?
If you want faster internet, switching to Google Fiber is a pretty safe bet. If a gigabit connection still isn’t enough, you can upgrade to one of Google’s multigigabit plans if they are available in your area.
Run a search with your zip code below to see what kinds of speeds other providers are offering in your area.
Is fiber better than wireless?
Yes, if you have the option of a fiber connection in your area, it is almost always a better choice than wireless. Fiber has higher speeds and a more reliable connection than any other internet technology. Wireless plans are often cheaper than fiber overall, but fiber will always give you more speed for your dollar.