Google Fiber will offer residential 20 Gig service for $250 per month in select cities, including Kansas City, North Carolina's Triangle Region, Arizona, and Iowa. The ISP aims to make high-speed internet accessible and believes the 20 Gig offering, priced $70 more than its 1 Gig plan, will enable innovators to push boundaries. The service will allow multiple devices to simultaneously utilize multi-gig speeds. Google Fiber is rolling out Nokia's 25G PON technology and will provide a custom Wi-Fi 7 router, extender, and special Optical Network Terminal (ONT) for early access customers.
Google Fiber, the internet service provider, is increasingly using the abbreviated name "GFiber" in its branding. The name appears on its website, installation vehicles, and social media accounts. While "Google Fiber" still appears throughout, the use of "GFiber" suggests a potential move towards divorcing itself from the Google brand. Google Fiber offers internet services to homes and businesses across the United States and is a division under the Alphabet corporate umbrella.
If you're experiencing Wi-Fi connection issues, try connecting your devices directly to the router using an Ethernet cable to determine if the problem lies with your internet service provider. Slow or non-existent Wi-Fi speed may indicate bandwidth shaping, a technique used by providers to intentionally slow down your connection when you exceed your data usage limit. Contact your provider if you suspect this is happening and inquire about potential bandwidth shaping or throttling.
