Google Fiber Upgrades 1 Gig Service to New 3 Gig Default

The Alphabet-owned ISP is rolling out faster internet speeds across its service areas.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 5:31pm

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Google Fiber, now increasingly referred to as 'GFiber', is upgrading its internet service to start at 3 Gig as part of its multi-gig future, beginning in Des Moines. The 'Core 1 Gig' plan is now called 'Core 3 Gig' at the same $70 per month price, while 'Home 3 Gig' is now 'Home 5 Gig' at $100 per month. GFiber is also offering a new 'Edge 8 Gig' plan at $150 per month.

Why it matters

This upgrade to multi-gig internet speeds across GFiber's service areas is part of the company's efforts to future-proof its networks and provide customers with faster, more reliable internet service without requiring additional construction or disruption. As internet usage and bandwidth demands continue to grow, these higher-speed tiers will help meet the needs of households and businesses.

The details

The Core 3 Gig plan comes with a GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router, while the Home 5 Gig and Edge 8 Gig plans include a new GFiber Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 7 Router that offers advanced traffic handling, security, and multi-gig wireless speeds throughout the home. The higher tiers also include up to 2 hours of Internet Battery Backup and an 'Uptime Guarantee'.

  • Google Fiber began upgrading customers in Des Moines on January 28, 2026.

The players

Google Fiber

An American internet service provider and subsidiary of Alphabet Inc., Google's parent company, that offers high-speed internet and television services.

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What’s next

Google Fiber plans to roll out the 3 Gig default and other multi-gig tiers to more of its service areas in the coming months and years.

The takeaway

This upgrade from Google Fiber demonstrates the company's commitment to providing customers with fast, reliable, and future-proof internet services that can keep up with the growing bandwidth demands of households and businesses.