Google Fiber worth it?
Google Fiber worth it?
I reside in KC where many installations have been halted and new fiber deployments face significant delays. Prices remain quite competitive, with value often under $100 per month being ideal. Personally, I’d purchase whenever it’s available for $100 or less monthly, though demand here is notably higher than average. The key advantage of Google fiber is that local providers are raising their standards. It seems you likely have around 200 Mbps; for typical tasks, the improvement won’t be substantial.
Available in Atlanta, users are happy about it. I’m using AT&T Gigabit fiber because Google Fiber isn’t nearby. It’s impressive. On Ethernet directly from the modem, I achieve around 950 Mbps down and 950 Mbps up. My Wi-Fi router caps at roughly 500 Mbps. The monthly cost of $70 is a good value compared to Comcast and similar providers charging $45–50 for just 50 Mbps or more. It’s clear AT&T offers Gigabit at $70/month mainly due to Google’s presence in the market. In areas without Google, they charge significantly higher. Picture this: you play a game, and with a new 6GB update, it downloads in under a minute thanks to Gigabit fiber.
AT&T, Verizon and Comcast all provide Fiber internet. AT&T and Verizon could offer better value in terms of price. Comcast's plan costs $199 monthly plus a one-time $1000 installation fee for a 2 Gbps connection, making it their sole Fiber option. The following tier is 1 Gbps down with 35 Mbps upload on Docsis 3.1.