Choosing between AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber, often searched as "ATT fiber vs Google Fiber," is mostly a price-timing decision. Both run fiber to the home with matching upload and download speeds.[1][2] AT&T's headline gig price runs for one year, while GFiber says its gig price has not changed since 2012.[3]
Google Fiber now goes by GFiber, a name it made official in March 2026.[2] Check both companies at your exact address: a ZIP result is only an area shortlist.
Where AT&T Fiber and GFiber actually overlap
This comparison only matters in a short list of metro areas. Our FCC data (filings as of December 30, 2025) lists both AT&T and Google Fiber in places such as San Antonio, Austin, Nashville, Kansas City, Raleigh, Durham, Huntsville, Charlotte and Atlanta.[4] Each of those metros also appears on GFiber's own city list.[3]
Two cautions apply. AT&T's FCC listing covers all of its home internet, so it does not prove AT&T Fiber reaches a particular street.[4] And several GFiber cities, including Chicago, Denver, Miami, San Diego and Seattle, link to separate gFiber Webpass pages rather than the standard fiber city pages.[3] If you live in one of those cities, ask GFiber what service your building would get before comparing.
The year-two price check
The two companies price differently, so compare what you would pay in the second year, not the first month. Figures below are as of October 20, 2026, from each provider's own site.[1][3]
| Speed level | AT&T Fiber | GFiber |
|---|---|---|
| Entry tier | 300 Mbps at $50/mo after a $10 AutoPay and paperless discount[5] | 1 Gig at $70/mo[3] |
| About 1 gig | $70/mo for the first year with AutoPay and paperless[1] | $70/mo, unchanged since 2012[3] |
| Multi-gig | Up to 5 GIG in limited areas; ask for the price[1] | 3 Gig at $100/mo; 8 Gig at $150/mo[3] |
AT&T's prices are plus taxes and fees and depend on keeping its discount conditions.[1] Ask AT&T for the monthly price after the first year in writing, along with any reward-card terms. Ask GFiber for its taxes and any charges for optional add-ons such as Home Phone or battery backup.[3]
If you only need a few hundred megabits, AT&T's 300 Mbps tier may cost less than GFiber's entry plan.[5][3] If you want a gig or more for several years, GFiber's flat price is easier to predict. Not sure how much speed you need? Our guide to whether 300 Mbps is enough walks through typical households.
Equipment and installation
Both include Wi-Fi equipment. AT&T says its Fiber service comes with a Wi-Fi gateway at no extra cost and no equipment fees.[1][6] GFiber includes a Wi-Fi 6E router on 1 Gig and a Wi-Fi 7 router on its 3 Gig and 8 Gig plans, with extenders as needed, or you can use your own router.[3]
Installation is where to ask detailed questions. GFiber offers app-based self setup or a free professional install on 1 Gig, and its higher tiers add an in-home consult and wiring for up to two rooms if eligible.[3] AT&T does not publish an equivalent on the pages we checked, so ask whether a technician visit, new wiring or an installation charge applies to your address. Our self-install or technician guide lists the questions that prevent surprises.
One practical limit: AT&T notes that on its 5 GIG plan a single wired device tops out at 4.7 Gbps.[1] Multi-gig speeds only help when your devices, cables and router ports can use them.
Contracts, data and the road ahead
The basic terms are close. AT&T advertises Fiber with no annual contract and no data caps.[6] GFiber says every product comes with no contracts and no data caps.[2]
One change to watch: GFiber agreed in March 2026 to combine with Astound Broadband under majority ownership by the investment firm Stonepeak, with closing expected in the fourth quarter of 2026 after approvals.[7] GFiber's announcement did not describe price changes, but anyone signing up now should save their order confirmation showing the plan price.
Quote questions for both providers
- Is your fiber service, not another product, available at my exact address and unit?
- What will I pay per month after any promotion or first-year price ends?
- Which discounts does that price depend on, such as AutoPay, paperless billing or a phone bundle?
- What equipment is included, and what costs extra?
- Is installation free, and when is the earliest appointment?
- What upload speed should I expect on a wired connection?
Our verdict
Pick GFiber if it serves your address and you want a gig or faster at a price that has stayed the same for years.[3] Pick AT&T Fiber if its 300 Mbps tier covers your needs, if bundling with an eligible AT&T wireless plan lowers your total, or if GFiber is not built on your street.[5] In apartment buildings in Webpass cities, confirm the service type first.
For how fiber compares with cable in general, see fiber vs cable vs 5G home internet. Comparing GFiber with a cable company instead? Read our Google Fiber vs Spectrum guide.
The call line below is for comparing plans before you order, not for support on an existing account.
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Fiber better than AT&T Fiber?
Neither is better everywhere. Both offer symmetrical fiber; GFiber's price is flat, while AT&T's gig offer is a first-year price.[3][1]
Is Google Fiber still called Google Fiber?
It now uses the name GFiber.[2]
Can I get both at my address?
Possibly, in overlap cities. Our FCC data shows both providers in parts of several metros, but only each provider can confirm your address.[4]
Sources
- AT&T Fiber Internet. AT&T, Fiber Internet, accessed October 20, 2026. First-year 1 GIG offer and conditions, symmetrical speeds, included gateway, 5 GIG device limit. ↩
- It's official! Google Fiber is now GFiber. GFiber, It's official! Google Fiber is now GFiber, March 26, 2026, accessed October 20, 2026. Name change and service terms. ↩
- GFiber home internet plans and cities. GFiber, home page plans and city list, accessed October 20, 2026. Plan prices, included routers, installation options and cities. ↩
- FCC National Broadband Map, Broadband Data Collection. FCC Broadband Data Collection, D25 filing as of December 30, 2025, via our place-level provider data, accessed October 20, 2026. Area-level listings, not address eligibility. ↩
- AT&T Internet Plans. AT&T, Internet Plans, accessed October 20, 2026. 300 Mbps Fiber offer and discount conditions. ↩
- AT&T Fiber vs. Google Fiber. AT&T, AT&T Fiber vs. Google Fiber, accessed October 20, 2026. AT&T's contract, data cap and equipment fee terms only. ↩
- GFiber and Stonepeak's Astound to combine. GFiber, GFiber and Stonepeak's Astound to combine, March 11, 2026, accessed October 20, 2026. Pending combination and expected timing. ↩
Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources listed; our data from FCC/Census as dated. FCC data as of December 30, 2025; Census ACS 5-year 2020-2024. Editorial policy