GFiber's 20Gbps Internet Service Is Now Available In Early Access: Here's How Much It Costs And What You Get

GFiber, or Google Fiber, is rolling out early access to its 20Gbps internet service after announcing it in October, with prices starting at $250 per month.

What Happened: Alphabet Inc.'s GOOG GOOGL Google has flipped the switch on its extremely fast 20Gbps fiber internet service for customers who had pre-ordered it in October.

The Google Fiber 20Gbps service costs $250 per month, and subscribers opting for it will have their connections enabled starting in 2024.

To allow subscribers to make the most of 20Gbps speeds, Google Fiber is also giving away a next-generation Wi-Fi 7 router for free. Existing Wi-Fi 6 routers max out at 9.6Gbps, while Wi-Fi 7 supports speeds of up to 46Gbps.

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However, you will also need a Wi-Fi 7-capable smartphone, laptop, or tablet to make full use of these speeds wirelessly.

In its announcement, Google Fiber notes that Iowa, Kansas City, Arizona, and North Carolina's Triangle Region subscribers will be among the first to enjoy its 20Gbps internet speeds.

Google Fiber already services thousands of 5Gpbs and 8Gbps customers. Moreover, the University of Missouri and the United Way of Utah County already have access to 20Gbps speeds.

How Fast Is A 20Gbps Connection?

A 20Gbps connection lets you download huge games like Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 in a flash.

Here's how long it will take to download some popular video games:

Game	Size	Est. download time
Marvel’s Spider-Man 2	87GB	35 secs
Starfield	140GB	56 secs
Grand Theft Auto V	95GB	38 secs
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0 (2022)	70GB	28 secs
Red Dead Redemption 2	120GB	48 secs
Baldur’s Gate	150GB	60 secs
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor	155GB	62 secs

A 20Gbps connection also drastically reduces the latency so that gaming will feel more responsive.

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