Google Fiber’s available speeds have increased since the company started the venture in 2010. After starting with 1Gbps, it has since implemented 2, 5, and 8Gbps plans in select areas. Instead of waiting for customers to get fed up with their internet service, Nick Saporito, Head of Product at Google Fiber, says the team functions under the philosophy that “[if] you build it, they will come.” And they aren’t done building. The team is aiming for 100Gbps and above with the adoption of Wi-Fi 8 and beyond. Although it’s impossible to say how far off 100+Gbps speeds are.
That said, many still don’t have access to fiber internet in their area for a few reasons. One is that Google Fiber’s expansion has slowed down in recent years. This is something many have been critical of, especially since potential customers would prefer Google Fiber in their town instead of the company doubling down on already serviced areas.
The company apparently is still committed to bringing its services everywhere, stating that it wants to make “gigabit internet the baseline of service in the US.” CEO Dinni Jaina added, “We believe that many, if not most, communities across America will ultimately have at least two, if not three, fiber providers and an incumbent coax provider.”
