Two of America's best fiber internet providers go head to head. AT&T wins on price, availability, and bundling. Google Fiber wins on max speed. Here's the full breakdown.
Every key spec, feature, and price point — all in one table. Green badges indicate the provider that wins each category.
| Feature | AT&T Fiber | Google Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $35/mo Win | $70/mo |
| Entry-Level Speed | 300 Mbps | 1 GIG (1,000 Mbps) |
| Max Speed | 5 GIG | 8 GIG Win |
| 1 GIG Price | $50/mo Win | $70/mo |
| 2 GIG Price | $80/mo Win | $100/mo |
| Top-Tier Price | $95/mo (5 GIG) | $150/mo (8 GIG) |
| Symmetrical Speeds | ✓ All plans | ✓ All plans |
| Availability | 28 states Win | Select cities only |
| Wireless Bundling | ✓ Save up to $420/yr Win | ✗ Not available |
| TV / DIRECTV Bundle | ✓ Available Win | ✗ Not available |
| Equipment Included | ✓ Wi-Fi gateway | ✓ Wi-Fi router + mesh |
| Professional Installation | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| Annual Contract | ✓ None (month-to-month) | ✓ None (month-to-month) |
| Data Caps | ✓ Unlimited | ✓ Unlimited |
| Customer Satisfaction | High (J.D. Power ranked) | High (consistently top-rated) |
Both providers offer genuine fiber-to-the-home with symmetrical speeds. Here's where each one pulls ahead.
All prices are month-to-month with no annual contract. AT&T prices reflect standard rates. Both providers include equipment and installation at no extra cost.
*Pricing as of 2026. AT&T Fiber prices shown are standard rates without promotional discounts. Bundle AT&T Fiber with AT&T Wireless to save up to $420/year. Google Fiber pricing does not include bundled wireless or TV services. Availability varies by address.
It depends on what matters most. Here's our recommendation for three common scenarios.
If price is your top priority, AT&T Fiber is the clear winner. Starting at $35/mo and cheaper at every comparable tier, AT&T saves you hundreds per year — especially if you bundle with wireless.
If you want the absolute fastest internet available and don't mind paying for it, Google Fiber's 8 GIG tier is unmatched. AT&T's 5 GIG is fast, but Google's 8 GIG is in a class of its own for heavy households.
For most households, AT&T Fiber is the better overall value: broad availability, lower prices, wireless bundling, and 5 GIG speeds that exceed what 99% of homes need. The complete package wins.
Yes. AT&T Fiber starts at $35/mo for 300 Mbps, while Google Fiber starts at $70/mo for 1 GIG. AT&T's entry-level plan costs half as much. However, Google Fiber includes its 1 GIG plan and 2 GIG plan at $70 and $100 respectively, while AT&T charges $50 for 1 GIG — so AT&T is cheaper at every comparable tier.
Google Fiber offers a faster maximum speed of 8 GIG for $150/mo, compared to AT&T Fiber's top speed of 5 GIG for $95/mo. However, both providers offer symmetrical upload and download speeds on all fiber plans, and speeds of 1 GIG or higher are more than sufficient for the vast majority of households.
AT&T Fiber is available in 28 states across the country, making it far more widely available. Google Fiber is only available in select cities in a handful of states, including Atlanta, Austin, Kansas City, and a few others. AT&T Fiber has significantly broader national coverage.
Yes. AT&T Fiber can be bundled with AT&T Wireless to save up to $420 per year — $10/mo off your fiber plan plus $10/mo off per wireless line. Google Fiber does not offer wireless bundling, as it is a pure internet provider without a mobile network.
Neither AT&T Fiber nor Google Fiber requires an annual contract. Both are month-to-month with no early termination fees. AT&T may offer promotional pricing with a 12-month agreement in some markets, but the standard plans are contract-free.
Both are excellent for gaming due to symmetrical fiber speeds and low latency. AT&T Fiber's 2 GIG and 5 GIG plans are more than sufficient for any gaming setup, and the ability to bundle with AT&T Wireless (which offers 5G access and low-latency mobile gaming) gives AT&T an edge. Google Fiber's 8 GIG plan is the absolute fastest, but most gamers won't need more than 1 GIG.
AT&T Fiber includes the gateway (Wi-Fi router) at no extra cost on all plans. Google Fiber includes a Wi-Fi router and mesh extender at no extra cost. Both providers include professional installation at no additional charge for new customers.
One call gets you set up. Check availability at your address, compare plans, and activate your wireless bundle savings — all in a single conversation. No annual contract. No hassle.