Brightspeed vs Google Fiber
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 79 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Google Fiber sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Brightspeed and Google Fiber compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Brightspeed | Google Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber, DSL | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $39/mo | $70/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $39/mo | $70/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | No |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 20 | 16 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 81/100 | 79/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Brightspeed
FiberDSLNot yet checked- Fiber 200200 Mbps · $39/mo · real $39
- Fiber 500500 Mbps · $49/mo · real $49
- Fiber 1 Gig1 Gbps · $69/mo · real $69
- Fiber 2 Gig2 Gbps · $99/mo · real $99
Google Fiber
FiberChecked Sep 11, 2026- Core 1 Gig1 Gbps · $70/mo · real $70
- Home 3 Gig3 Gbps · $100/mo · real $100
- Edge 8 Gig8 Gbps · $150/mo · real $150
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
Brightspeed
- Aggressive fiber pricing
- Building in towns big carriers ignore
- No data caps on fiber
- Copper DSL still the only option in much of the footprint
- Young brand, thin support
- Coverage changes month to month
Google Fiber
- No contracts, no equipment fees
- Multi-gig standard, 8 Gig available
- Price never increases
- Only ~20 metros
- Apartment coverage is inconsistent
- Long waitlists in new builds
Head to head
Cities where Brightspeed and Google Fiber compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Brightspeed vs Google Fiber, answered
Is Brightspeed or Google Fiber better?
Brightspeed ranks higher on our formula, 81 to 79 on each provider's best plan. Brightspeed is cheaper over two years (from $39/mo all-in), and Google Fiber sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Brightspeed or Google Fiber?
Brightspeed has the lower real cost: $39 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $70 for Google Fiber. The advertised entry prices are $39 for Brightspeed and $70 for Google Fiber.
Which is faster, Brightspeed or Google Fiber?
Google Fiber sells the faster top plan, at 8 Gbps down and 8 Gbps up. Brightspeed tops out at 2 Gbps down and 2 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Brightspeed and Google Fiber?
We have both on record in 6 markets, including Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Durham, NC; Kansas City, MO; Kansas City, KS. Availability still varies street by street.
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