Cox Communications vs Google Fiber
Google Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 59 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $70/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Cox Communications and Google Fiber compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Cox Communications | Google Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Cable, Fiber | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 100 Mbps | 8 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $50/mo | $70/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $74/mo | $70/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | On some plans | No |
| Data caps | On some plans | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Up to $14/mo | Included |
| States served | 17 | 16 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 59/100 | 79/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
Cox Communications
CableFiberOut of date — checked Sep 11, 2026- Go Fast100 Mbps · $50/mo · real $74
- Go Faster500 Mbps · $70/mo · real $99
- Go Even Faster1 Gbps · $90/mo · real $119
- Go Beyond Fast2 Gbps · $150/mo · real $150
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
Cox Communications
- Widely available in its metros
- Multi-gig tiers in most markets
- Low-cost ConnectAssist tier
- 1.25 TB data cap
- Equipment fee on most plans
- Price steps up after 12 months
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 Cox Communications and Google Fiber compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Cox Communications vs Google Fiber, answered
Is Cox Communications or Google Fiber better?
Google Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 79 to 59 on each provider's best plan. It is also cheaper over two years (from $70/mo all-in) and sells the faster top plan (8 Gbps).
Which is cheaper, Cox Communications or Google Fiber?
Google Fiber has the lower real cost: $70 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $74 for Cox Communications. The advertised entry prices are $50 for Cox Communications and $70 for Google Fiber.
Which is faster, Cox Communications or Google Fiber?
Google Fiber sells the faster top plan, at 8 Gbps down and 8 Gbps up. Cox Communications tops out at 2 Gbps down and 100 Mbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Cox Communications and Google Fiber?
We have both on record in 6 markets, including Irvine, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Chandler, AZ; Las Vegas, NV. Availability still varies street by street.
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