Internet speeds will be dramatically increased as a result of Google Fiber's rapid resurgence. In early 2023, Google will start selling 5Gbps and 8Gbps services for $125 and $150 per month, respectively. Both tiers will come with up to two mesh network extenders, a WiFi 6 router, and symmetric upload and download rates. According to the corporation, the changes should aid in large file transfers while minimizing latency and jittering.
Customers who sign up to be "trusted testers" can test the faster plans as early as November, especially in Kansas City, Utah, and West Des Moines. Google will ask you how you intend to use the additional bandwidth if you are qualified.
This is a significant improvement over the previous-best 2Gbps service Google offered in 2020, and it may matter a lot if you enjoy gaming or rely heavily on cloud computing. In ideal circumstances, the 8Gbps plan could reduce the wait time for a 150GB Microsoft Flight Simulator download from 11 minutes at 2Gbps to less than three minutes. It undoubtedly makes standard cable internet services appear pricey. In certain regions, Comcast currently provides 6Gbps service, although it costs $300 per month on a contract and does not yet provide symmetric uploads.
The new plans are an expression of purpose in any case. The improved speeds and the first network upgrades in five years . it shows Google is returning to Fiber's origins. In other words, it's increasing demand for blazing-fast internet connection while also (to a certain extent) fostering competition among established providers. Of course, this might help Google promote its other services, but if it encourages telecoms to push out "10G" and comparable improvements earlier than they otherwise otherwise have, you might not mind.
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