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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. 

GFiber offers two installation paths to connect your home to our fiber-optic network: professional installation by a technician or a simple self-setup for eligible addresses. Both options include the necessary equipment, such as a Fiber Jack and an advanced Wi-Fi router, at no additional cost.[1]

GFiber delivers the best long-term value by providing service built on a 100% fiber-optic network and high-performance Wi-Fi hardware at no extra cost. Our infrastructure is engineered for today's data demands and whatever comes next.

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.

Switching your internet service shouldn’t feel like a chore. GFiber is built to just work, with multi-gig speeds designed to keep up with your life, and we make switching easy.

GFiber delivers an essential upgrade over traditional internet providers, offering service built on a 100% fiber optic network designed to support symmetrical upload and download speeds and to meet the ever-growing bandwidth demands of a modern digital life.

Get fast, reliable internet backed by award-winning, responsive customer support. We’ve invested in the people, tools, and technology to make real responsiveness the baseline, not a premium add-on. What does ‘responsive’ really mean? It’s a clear commitment reflected in our performance and customer ratings.

Choosing an internet service provider can feel like a lot. With today’s technology, speeds are reaching thousands of megabits per second, which is amazing—but what actually separates one provider from the rest? It almost always comes down to value—what you get for what you pay, and how well it supports your life online.

For many households, a gigabit connection delivers great performance. But some homes need more to keep up with their internet needs. When you have multiple people working, creating, or competing online simultaneously, speed and reliability aren't just conveniences—they're essential. Edge 8 Gig is specifically engineered for those homes.

You shouldn't have to think about your internet. You just need it to work fast, reliably, and with zero surprise charges on your bill. Core 1 Gig has been doing exactly that since 2012—the same product, the same price, and the same commitment to value, without compromise. Here’s a closer look at the internet that just works.

Picture this: It's prime time at your house. You're on a critical video call, someone else is streaming the season finale, and a kid is deep into an online game while background music plays. Sound familiar? We designed GFiber Home 3 Gig for these busy households—it's the power you need to keep everyone running smoothly, all at the same time.

With so many high-speed internet providers out there, it can be tough to know which one is the right fit. The quality of your personal experience usually depends on a few key things. That’s why it’s important to find a provider that understands how internet shapes your daily life and builds their service around your reality.

Here are five factors that set GFiber apart and make us the right choice for your home or business, specifically tailored to your internet needs.

When you’re shopping for internet service, you hear a lot about speed. But how is that actually measured? And more importantly, is paying for the fastest speeds worth it? How much speed do you actually need?

Let’s break down everything you need to know about internet speed and how to figure out if you’re actually getting what you are paying for.

We designed our installation process to connect you to fast, reliable internet as easily as possible. Whether a technician does the work or you do it yourself, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

There are two ways to get started: professional installation and self-install. The exact steps depend on which internet product you choose or where you live. To see what’s available for your home, check availability of service at your address at fiber.google.com. 

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.