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Google Fiber internet speeds

Google Fiber ranks as Reviews.org’s Fastest Internet Provider. This small but mighty internet provider sells packages that range in speed from 1Gbps up to 8Gbps. Offering 1Gbps as a base speed is quite the flex, considering that's the maximum speed offered by many competitors. Plus, since it's a fiber service, you get symmetrical speedsmeaning your upload speeds are just as fast as your download speeds.

On average, Google Fiber customers who took Reviews.org’s Internet Speed Test got 266Mbps download speeds and 183Mbps upload speeds across 11,850 tests. This is fast enough to support a family’s internet usage, although it’s not quite gigabit speed. Chances are, most of our test-takers were using Wi-Fi, which consistently returns slower speeds than a wired Ethernet connection.

Reviews.org’s Speed Test results show that Google Fiber customers experienced 28ms latency. This low ping is ideal for real-time activities like gaming, livestreaming, or even buying concert tickets.

Google Fiber internet speed by the numbers
Google Fiber
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
  • Google Fiber advertised download speeds: 1,000–8,000Mbps
  • Google Fiber average download speed: 266Mbps
  • Google Fiber average upload speed: 183Mbps
  • Google Fiber average latency: 28Mbps
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Top 5 cities with the fastest Google Fiber internet speeds

City and state
Avg. download speed
City population
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Austin, TX857Mbps984,567
Huntsville, Alabama647Mbps225,564
Denver, Colorado513Mbps716,577
Smyrna, Georgia474Mbps56,566
Marietta, Georgia402Mbps62,769

Data derived from results of the Reviews.org speed test, Dec. 1, 2023-Dec. 1, 2024.

Texas, Alabama, and Colorado are the states with the fastest speeds from Google Fiber customers as recorded in our speed test. Customers in these states experienced speeds from 513Mbps to 857Mbps—some of the fastest residential internet speeds in the country.

Google Fiber isn’t available in all major cities in the U.S., but it’s growing its footprint. Curious to know more, I reached out to a spokesperson, who confirmed that Google Fiber serves 150 municipalities across 19 states. “In 2025, we’ll begin serving our first customers in Nevada, and will continue to expand to new areas in our existing state footprint,” says Angie Welling, general manager for expansion at Google Fiber. All Google Fiber locations offer the 1Gbps plan, but the higher speeds up to 8Gbps are available in a few limited areas.

Is wired internet faster than Wi-Fi?

The speed you experience over a Wi-Fi connection is always slower than a wired connection. A Wi-Fi connection connects wirelessly to your router, so thick walls, distance to the router, and other radio waves interfere with your connection quality. A wired connection uses an Ethernet cable directly connected to your router, so you experience fast, consistent speeds.

I live in Utah and have used the 1 Gig Google Fiber plan for the past two years. In this image, you can see to the left are Google Fiber speeds at my home when I test them with a wireless connection. To the right are the speeds I get when I plug into an Ethernet connection. As expected, there is a significant difference between the speeds I get over Wi-Fi or through a wired Ethernet connection: 92Mbps over Wi-Fi and 624Mbps through Ethernet.

For my day-to-day streaming or internet browsing, the slower Wi-Fi connection works well for needs. However, getting top speeds is important for my husband, who often multitasks on his computer while playing online multiplayer games, so he prefers to get the fastest speeds possible to support all of his internet activities. That being said, the biggest reason why my husband uses an Ethernet connection is to test the limits of what’s possible because tinkering away on his advanced technology.

Compare Google Fiber to other major internet providers

Not sure if you’re getting fast enough internet speeds from Google Fiber? You may be able to find other options in your area. Run a search with your zip code below.

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You can also look over our guides to other internet options that you may be able to get instead of Google Fiber.

What’s the best internet speed to get from Google Fiber?

Every plan Google Fiber offers is fast, so choosing your plan is simply a matter of picking which level of insanely fast speed you want. I see a lot of advertisements about Google Fiber’s multi-gig plans, even though 1Gbps is plenty for everyone–even if you stream shows on multiple devices, play online multiplayer gamers, create content, or work from home.

However, getting a multi-gig plan could be useful if you connect primarily over Wi-Fi, and want to get near-gigabit speeds. This might be helpful for home-based business owners or content creators who download and upload large files all day long. Anything over 2Gbps is unnecessary unless you’re Linus Tech Tips and want to host a LAN party with 100 people.

The table below shows the capabilities of each of Google Fiber’s speed tiers:

Speed
Recommended number of users
Time it takes to download a 10GB file
1 Gig1–10 people1 minute and 20 seconds
2 Gig10–20 people40 seconds
3 Gig20–30 people26.67 seconds
5 Gig30–50 people16 seconds
8 Gig50–80 people10 seconds

Which internet plan from Google Fiber should I pick?

Google Fiber’s 1 Gig plan is the best internet plan for most users because it gets fast symmetrical speeds that can support a large household streaming, browsing the web, or playing online games. The $70 per month rate is also reasonable for the speeds you experience.

Even if you’re a content creator who uploads large videos, or your job requires you to download large databases, 1 Gig is enough speed.

For lighter activities like browsing, streaming, and even gaming, gigabit speeds likely exceed your needs. Google Fiber doesn’t offer slower plans, so if you don’t want to pay for more than you need, you could look for a lower-cost internet provider that gets just enough speed for a cheaper price. However, keep in mind that Google Fiber’s prices stay the same year after year, and you don’t have to deal with extra fees—unlike the rates of some cable or fiber companies.

What can you do with 2,000Mbps internet speeds?

With 2,000Mbps, you can support up to 20 users for just about any online activity. If you’re feeling generous, you could invite your neighbors over to your home to stream 4K movies on their own devices while you also stream 4K movies on yours and also host a livestream without lag. Almost no one needs 2,000Mbps speeds, but if you want to try Google Fiber’s 2 Gig plan out of curiosity, you can always downgrade to 1 Gig later without any change fees.

Before you try to test the limits of your 2,000Mbps internet plan, all your equipment needs to be capable of handling 2,000Mbps speeds. That means you need to get a compatible router, Cat6 Ethernet cables, a gigabit switch, and even check the ports on your devices.

Google Fiber internet prices and plans

Plan
Price
Download speed
Upload speed
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1 Gig*$70.00/mo.Up to 1,000MbpsUp to 1,000Mbps
2 Gig*$100.00/mo.Up to 2,000MbpsUp to 2,000Mbps
3 Gig*$100.00/mo.Up to 3,000MbpsUp to 3,000Mbps
5 Gig*$125.00/mo.Up to 5,000MbpsUp to 5,000Mbps
8 Gig*$150.00/mo.Up to 8,000MbpsUp to 8,000Mbps

*Prices and plan availability may vary by location.

Google Fiber speed test FAQ

How fast is your Google Fiber?

Google Fiber offers internet plans that deliver download and upload speeds ranging from 1,000Mbps to 8,000Mbps. These are some of the fastest internet speeds you can get on the market.

Is Google Fiber really 1,000Mbps?

Yes, with a wired Ethernet connection, Google Fiber can provide speeds up to 1,000Mbps on its 1 Gig plan. You should expect slower speeds over a wireless connection like Wi-Fi. For faster plans, Google Fiber can provide up to the speed indicated on the plan i.e. the 8 Gig plan can provide up to 8,000Mbps speeds.