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Our small business blog series, Connected by GFiber, continues! This time, we’re featuring Jay Langley, owner of High Performance Marketing in Raleigh, North Carolina, who shares how GFiber’s fast, reliable internet transformed the way his print shop operates day to day.

For nearly thirty years, High Performance Marketing has managed everything from big direct mail campaigns to custom print jobs. Some projects are large and corporate, while others are more personal, like the wedding invitations I recently printed for my niece. Whether it’s a 10,000-piece mailing or a unique project, every job depends on moving large files quickly and reliably from our clients to our printers. Our printers are powerful machines that need a steady stream of data to keep production going.

For years, we used whatever internet service we could get. Like many small business owners, I faced rising costs, spotty performance, and limits that made it hard to grow. I even tried a VoIP phone system early on, but the call quality wasn’t good enough, so we switched back to a regular landline.

Then GFiber arrived at our office park.

When I saw the announcement, I wanted to sign up right away. But our building didn’t have the needed infrastructure yet. Instead of waiting, I decided to help get things moving.

Over several days, I worked with the GFiber installation team and coordinated with the 18 unit owners in our building. I sent out information ahead of time, helped arrange access to each space, and supported the installation in all units. It took effort, but I knew it would pay off.

And it definitely has.

Once we were set up, the difference was clear right away. One of the first things I did was try VoIP again, and this time, it worked just as I had hoped. Calls are clear and steady, without the issues we had before. Now, our phone system runs fully over the internet and works reliably every day.

On the production side, the change is just as big. We often get files that are 100 megabytes or more, with several rounds of revisions and approvals before printing. What used to slow us down is now smooth. Files move fast, approvals are quicker, and we can start jobs without delay.

Just as important, the connection is reliable when we need it most. In our business, downtime can throw off the whole schedule, so having a steady connection really matters.

And then there’s the cost. We’re getting faster, more reliable service than before, and it’s a better value too.

For a small business like ours, having speed, reliability, and simplicity really changes everything. In short, GFiber is a-changer. If you’re considering fiber for your business, my advice is simple: I don’t know why you wouldn’t make the switch.

At Good Work Austin, our work is about nourishing the people who nourish our city. We believe the heart of our city lies in its food and beverage scene, but that it must be equitable and accessible. Our organization, in collaboration with a network of local restaurants, is fostering sustainable careers through professional development and advocacy. 

Good Work Austin is dedicated to improving healthcare access, identifying healthy workplaces, and providing culinary training for those facing barriers to employment. Our Culinary Workforce Training program is a free nine-week course that helps students find a living-wage job in the food and beverage industry. Students learn culinary skills from some of the best chefs in Austin while receiving a stipend to support themselves for the duration of the program. 

In partnership with GFiber, we identified a major, often overlooked barrier to employment: the digital divide. With job applications and information available mainly online, our students need internet access to get their foot in the door. Digital equity broadens employment opportunities, while our program provides the skills to get hired. 

To bridge the digital divide, GFiber funded a pilot program to equip our students with Google Chromebooks, available for them to use throughout the program and keep after graduating. These laptops allow our students to fully participate in training, build digital literacy skills, and secure employment at the end of the program. 

Access to technology is a critical barrier in workforce development, and these computers have been life changing. Brianna, one of our culinary trainees, shared her experience, “Instantly, I felt special. Like the community, businesses, donors, and GWA truly cared about us and our growth. I was already invested and motivated to do well in this program and elevate my life; to have others be as invested is a true gift. Thank you to all that contributed to providing us with laptops, especially GFiber.”

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless standard, but what makes the GFiber experience different? This Q&A guide is for current customers and those considering GFiber multi-gig service who want a technical breakdown of the new features of GFiber's premium, custom-engineered, multi-gig hardware product. 

Stonepeak to become majority shareholder in new venture combining GFiber and Astound Broadband; Alphabet to retain minority stake

MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, and NEW YORK, NY — March 11, 2026 — GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) and Stonepeak today announced that they have entered an agreement to combine GFiber with Astound Broadband, creating a leading independent fiber provider. The new company will be majority owned by Stonepeak, an investment firm specializing in infrastructure and real assets. Alphabet will remain a significant minority shareholder, reflecting its confidence in GFiber’s growth opportunity and leadership.

Vegas is officially a GFiber city! We’re celebrating our first connections and the opening of our new local office. Whether you need the simple reliability of Core 1 Gig or the limit-pushing power of Edge 8 Gig, we’re here to help you internet your way.

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas—unless it’s 8 Gig internet. Then, it travels at the speed of light.

When GFiber first brought gigabit speed to Kansas City in 2012, we didn’t just offer a faster internet connection; we established a new benchmark for what you should expect from your internet service provider. 

Today, we’re doing it again. We’re thrilled to announce that Des Moines is officially our first market where multi-gig internet is the standard, and we’re rolling it out to customers at the same prices we’ve always had (in fact, some customers will be paying less per month!). At the same time, we are also leveling up our highest speed  products to Wi-Fi 7, our most powerful Wi-Fi ever. This isn't just about more speed; it’s about continuing to create and add value, not just for the newest customers, but those that have always had GFiber. In fact, many of our existing customers woke up this morning to up to 3x higher speeds for the same price they’ve been paying, without having to do anything (and with just a click of the button on our side).

More speed. Same price.

At GFiber, we take immense pride in knowing our customers love … not like … LOVE their GFiber service. We’re in this relationship for the long haul and we know that to keep love like that going we have to keep investing in our relationship—surprising, delighting, and growing to flex and meet changing needs. So, starting with Des Moines, we’re leveling up our lifestyle products without changing the prices:

• Core 1 Gig becomes Core 3 Gig ($70/month): 3x the symmetrical speed of our original internet and still the same price since 2012.

• Home 3 Gig becomes Home 5 Gig ($100/month): Two more gigs of symmetrical speed plus the GFiber Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 7 Router with our best Wi-Fi ever.

• Edge 8 Gig ($150/month): Multi-gig gets supercharged with the new GFiber Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 7 Router. 

Additionally, the debut of these Home 5 Gig and Edge 8 Gig products come with the new GFiber Multi-Gig Wi-Fi 7 Router included so you can take advantage of the smartest traffic handling, best security, and multi-gig speeds even over wireless throughout your home. This isn’t an add-on; it’s GFiber’s new standard with a 10 Gig port plus three additional multi-gig ports, it’s built to handle more devices simultaneously —  imagine wired speed and quality without the wires.