Google Fiber Coverage

What's a PON? It's the technology enabling Google Fiber's new ultra-fast 20 gigabit service

Google Fiber's 20 gigabit broadband service is going live in the Triangle soon. What's the "secret sauce" driving the delivery at the fasts speeds available over commercial internet services. It's called "PON."

Google Fiber to launch ultra-fast 20 gigabit internet service in Triangle at $250 per month

The Triangle is one of the first markets where Google Fiber (GFiber) will roll out its ultra-fast 20-gigabit internet service. But it's not cheap: $250 per month.

Blazing quick Christmas gift: Google Fiber to launch fastest internet yet

Google Fiber is preparing to launch internet access that's double the fastest commercial service now available - 20 gigabits per second, enough experts say to sharply reduce delays (or latency) that pause or slow videos and gaming similar to what streaming customers tend to see at home. Plus there's advanced Wi-Fi coming, too.

Google Fiber dials up service speed in Charlotte; it's coming soon to Triangle

Internet speeds are getting even faster in the Charlotte Metro area: Google Fiber is launching 8 gigabit service. And that speed soon will be available in the Triangle.

Google Fiber expands efforts for faster internet - exec in charge explains new GFiber lab

Google Fiber has focused on not just keeping up, but going beyond — being one of the first to offer 2 Gig, to roll out Wi-Fi 6 and whole home Wi-Fi 6E, to bring 5 Gig and 8 Gig to whole cities at affordable rates, and to offer 20 Gig in a home setting.  And we don’t intend to stop any time soon.

Google Fiber is looking for suppliers - here's how your business could cash in

Google Fiber is looking for suppliers, launching a public appeal this week for companies to provide a variety of goods and services as the company continues to expand its high-speed network.

Fast, faster: Google Fiber more than doubles speed of its internet service

Already called the "fastest internet provider" by a third party's studies, Google Fiber is launching faster services in its North Carolina markets and other service areas. But, hold on internet travelers, even more speed is promised to be coming soon.

'The future of fast:' Google Fiber looking for testers of '20G'

Imagine what you and your organization or business could do with internet services delivered at 20 gigabits. As Google Fiber describes it, that speed makes "virtual reality less virtual and more reality." And you have a chance to test a faster speed limit for your data, streaming, gaming and more.

Hello, metaverse: Google Fiber to launch even faster broadband (8 gigabits) in 2023

Google Fiber plans to quadruple its fiber internet service offerings to as high as 8 gigabits - and it's looking for people to test the higher speeds. But not right now in the Triangle, unfortunately.

Google Fiber expanding in NC, too, spokesperson says

Google Fiber continues to expand its network in both the Triangle region and in the Charlotte metropolitan area, a spokesperson tells WRAL TechWire.

Google Fiber, which has growing NC reach, expanding to five more states

Google Fiber is stepping up its expansion strategy beyond construction in current markets such as the Triangle and Charlotte. It's the biggest expansion announced by the broadband internet fiber in years.

Google Fiber to change some advertising claims following challenge from Charter

Google will change some of its advertising for Google Fiber, following a determination by an industry group that investigated a complaint from Charter.

Google moves to guarantee high speed internet reliability for SMBs

Google Fiber will guarantee uptime and service to its business customers under a newly announced policy. Here's how it works.

Google Fiber opens services kiosk at Crabtree Valley Mall

Google Fiber's growing services footprint across the Triangle now includes a kiosk at Crabtree Valley Mall. Here's what's going on.

Google Fiber doubles speed of business service offering to 2G

Google Fiber is increasing the speed of broadband to business customers to 2 gigabits - double the previously available offering - for the same price as 1G.

AT&T rolls out fastest broadband service – doubling Google Fiber’s top speed

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – There’s a new internet speed leader in the Triangle: AT&T. Offering speeds via fiber at up […]

Google Fiber expanding footprint in Charlotte, surrounding areas

Google Fiber is expanding in Charlotte, and has begun construction that will allow the company to offer Fiber service in Concord and Matthews, according to an announcement on the company blog.

Triangle internet speeds are climbing: 96% improvement since pandemic began

The growth of fiber-optic speed internet from a growing number of providers across the Triangle means speeds are increasing quickly – more than 96% since the pandemic began, according to a new report.

Google Fiber is hiring in Triangle, adding office space in Durham, Chapel Hill

Google Fiber is hiring and adding office space in Durham and Chapel Hill as it continues to broaden its footprint across the Triangle. Here are the details.

Google Fiber rolling out 'upgraded' TV service in Triangle, Charlotte

The ultra-fast internet service is making Chromecast with Google TV, which it tested earlier this year, available in all its markets. That includes the Research Triangle area and Charlotte.

Chatham county residents frustrated with water outages from fiber optic cable drilling

Residents in one Chatham County neighbor have been out of water four days in less than two weeks.

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 On Your Side reporter

Neighbors frustrated after water lines cut during construction

Residents in one Chatham County neighborhood have been out of water for four days in less than two weeks.

Who has fastest internet access? Raleigh ranks No. 9, Durham No. 10, study says

Raleigh and Durham metros both crack the top 10 in the US when it comes to the fastest internet service, according to a new survey. Leading the way are Google Fiber and AT&T.

Google Fiber expanding in Triangle, Charlotte after 32% increase in bandwidth demand

When it comes to peak internet usage and bandwidth demand, the onset of the global coronavirus pandemic has shifted the industry to a new normal, said a senior director for Google Fiber, and it's here to stay.

Ultra-fast internet from Google Fiber - now available in Charlotte, Triangle - may require tech upgrades

Ultra-fast 2 gigabit internet is now available from Google Fiber in areas it services across the Triangle - and as of this week in Charlotte, too - but ...