Is gFiber worth it? How much does it cost?
gFiber (formerly Google Fiber) isn't the cheapest fiber, but its prices don't move. Here's what you pay and when it's the better deal.
gFiber costs $70/mo for Core 1 Gig, $100 for Home 3 Gig and $150 for Edge 8 Gig, plus taxes and fees. Installation, Wi-Fi equipment and unlimited data are included, there's no contract, and the 1 Gig price has been the same since 2012. It's worth it if you want a price that won't rise or need multi-gig speeds.
gFiber plans and prices
In upgraded markets, gFiber sells Core 3 Gig for $70 and Home 5 Gig for $100 instead. All plans are symmetrical, with the same upload and download speed.
What costs extra
- Taxes and fees. Plan prices are before taxes and local fees.
- Battery backup. $10/mo on Home 3 Gig; included on Edge 8 Gig.
- Home phone. $20/mo.
- Unreturned equipment. Return the router and extenders within 60 days of canceling to avoid a replacement fee.
How gFiber compares on price
At 1 Gig, gFiber and AT&T Fiber cost the same before discounts. AT&T can come out cheaper with its wireless bundle discount; gFiber includes a mesh extender and has a longer record of not raising prices. At multi-gig speeds, gFiber's $100 for 3 Gig (or 5 Gig in upgraded markets) is one of the lower prices available.
When gFiber is worth it
- You want a price that won't jump after a year.
- You work from home or upload large files, where symmetrical speeds help.
- You want multi-gig speeds without paying $150 or more.
- You'd rather not pay extra for mesh Wi-Fi.
When it isn't
If 300 or 500 Mbps is enough for your household, a cheaper tier from another provider will cost less, and gFiber's smallest plan in most markets is 1 Gig. gFiber is also only available in specific metros. It's combining with Astound Broadband in a deal expected to close in late 2026; see who owns your ISP.
- gFiber plan pages and FAQs, checked Oct 2026
- AT&T Fiber, Verizon Fios and Kinetic plan pages, checked Oct 2026
Prices and offers change often; confirm at your address before you order. How we research
Questions
How much does gFiber cost a month?
Core 1 Gig is $70/mo, Home 3 Gig is $100 and Edge 8 Gig is $150, plus taxes and fees. Upgraded markets get Core 3 Gig for $70 and Home 5 Gig for $100.
Does gFiber raise prices?
gFiber says the 1 Gig price has been the same since 2012. There are no promotional rates that expire.
Is Google Fiber the same as gFiber?
Yes. Google Fiber renamed itself gFiber.
Is gFiber cheaper than AT&T Fiber?
At 1 Gig they're the same at $70/mo before discounts. AT&T can be cheaper with an AT&T unlimited phone plan; gFiber includes a mesh extender.