Google Fiber vs Quantum Fiber
Quantum Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 79 on each provider's best plan. Quantum Fiber is cheaper over two years (from $50/mo all-in), and both top out at 8 Gbps.
Prices last checked September 2026.
Side by side
Google Fiber and Quantum Fiber compared
Real cost is the two-year monthly average with the promo step-up, equipment rental and installation folded in.
| Measure | Google Fiber | Quantum Fiber |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Fiber | Fiber |
| Fastest plan | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Upload on fastest plan | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Lowest advertised price | $70/mo | $50/mo |
| Lowest real cost | $70/mo | $50/mo |
| Price steps up after promo | No | No |
| Data caps | None | None |
| Contracts | None required | None required |
| Equipment fee | Included | Included |
| States served | 16 | 19 |
| Our rating (best plan) | 79/100 | 80/100 |
Plans
Every plan from both
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
Quantum Fiber
FiberNot yet checked- 500 Mbps500 Mbps · $50/mo · real $50
- 940 Mbps940 Mbps · $75/mo · real $75
- 2 Gig2 Gbps · $95/mo · real $95
- 8 Gig8 Gbps · $165/mo · real $165
Honest assessment
Where each one wins
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
Quantum Fiber
- Symmetrical up to 8 Gig
- No annual contract
- Price does not step up
- Build is patchy inside its own metros
- Install lead times
- Support is shared with CenturyLink
Head to head
Cities where Google Fiber and Quantum Fiber compete
Markets where we have both on record. Each page ranks every provider there.
Questions
Google Fiber vs Quantum Fiber, answered
Is Google Fiber or Quantum Fiber better?
Quantum Fiber ranks higher on our formula, 80 to 79 on each provider's best plan. Quantum Fiber is cheaper over two years (from $50/mo all-in), and both top out at 8 Gbps.
Which is cheaper, Google Fiber or Quantum Fiber?
Quantum Fiber has the lower real cost: $50 a month averaged over two years with fees included, against $70 for Google Fiber. The advertised entry prices are $70 for Google Fiber and $50 for Quantum Fiber.
Which is faster, Google Fiber or Quantum Fiber?
Google Fiber sells the faster top plan, at 8 Gbps down and 8 Gbps up. Quantum Fiber tops out at 8 Gbps down and 8 Gbps up. For most households upload speed matters more than the headline download figure.
Where can I get both Google Fiber and Quantum Fiber?
We have both on record in 10 markets, including Phoenix, AZ; Mesa, AZ; Chandler, AZ; Denver, CO; Colorado Springs, CO. Availability still varies street by street.
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