In the areas where Google Fiber has been available, it has presented a tempting option for those seeking high speed connections. Its current gigabit service is rebranding as “multi-gig,” according to ZD Net, and expanding to five additional states. The new states will be Arizona, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada and Idaho.
The expansion of Google Fiber broadband service is projected to take several years to complete. The company has also said it has plans to deliver 100 Gbps service, but no timeline for that upgrade has been announced.
“In the coming months, we’ll have announcements to dramatically expand our multi-gigabit tiers. These will be critical milestones on our journey to 100 Gig symmetrical internet,” said Google Fiber CEO Dinni Jain. “We’re already closer than you might think,” he added. “This month, we took our testing out of the lab and into the home, starting with our first trusted tester, Nick Saporito, the Head of Commercial Strategy for GFiber. Look closely at that speed test below from Nick’s house in Kansas City – yes, that’s 20.2 gig download you’re seeing!”
Google Fiber’s model of operating in high population density areas is a counterpoint to Starlink’s approach, which focuses on delivering connectivity to hard to reach places, notes ZD Net. “The unique selling points [for Google Fiber] will be how that network is built to deliver symmetrical multi-gig speed at accessible pricing,” stated Jain, “All with a focus on enabling service that takes advantage of that speed not just to the home but in the home, as well.”
A schedule of “accessible pricing” was not provided at this time. However, a current subscriber with Google Fiber gigabit service now pays $70 a month. The 2/1 Gbps download/upload service plan with 1TB of cloud storage is available for $100 a month, similar to what a Starlink subscriber pays.
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