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February 24, 2026

GFiber Edge 8 Gig: Built for homes where the internet needs to be ready for anything at any time

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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.

What is GFiber’s Edge 8 Gig? 

Edge 8 Gig is GFiber’s fastest residential internet product. Get symmetrical 8 Gbps speeds for just $150 a month, including free professional installation, unlimited data, battery backup and an uptime guarantee.* Like all GFiber products, what the price you see is what you pay, there are no annual contracts or added fees for equipment or repairs.

What’s included in Edge 8 Gig? 

Beyond symmetrical 8 Gig speed, Edge includes features that extend beyond speed, setting it apart from our other products. During installation, our team will consult with you and, if eligible, create hard-wire connections in up to two high-use areas—like a home office or gaming setup—using your home’s existing qualified wiring. This ensures your home’s most important devices aren't Wi-Fi dependent.

Edge 8 Gig also includes a Wi-Fi 7 router** and up to two mesh extenders. And because we know how important it is to stay connected, Edge comes with battery backup, providing up to 2 hours of power if your electricity goes out,*** and an uptime guarantee.**** If your service goes down, we’ll credit your account automatically for the time you were offline.

The GFiber standard: Performance you can count on 

Our network delivers latency that's 41% better than typical US internet service, and our customers experience upload speeds that are nearly 8x faster than the national average.

What does that mean for your home network? It means crystal-clear video calls that never stutter, massive creative files uploading before you can finish a cup of coffee, and a gaming experience perfectly in sync with your reflexes.

It’s that level of performance that has led one long-time customer, Robert Pease, to compare getting GFiber in his neighborhood to "seeing the Renaissance start." That might sound big, but for creators and power users, that’s what 8 Gig feels like. It’s why PCMag and CNET consistently rank us at the top of the industry. We aren't just building a faster connection; we're building a "no-limit" experience.

Is Edge 8 Gig right for my home? 

If your home runs like a small business (or is one), creative studio, or gaming hub, Edge 8 Gig gives you the speed, reliability, and backup infrastructure to keep up with your needs.

Ready to switch? Check if GFiber is available in your neighborhood: fiber.google.com

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*[Uptime guarantee] Conditions Apply. See Uptime Guarantee for Details

**[Equipment included] Customers canceling service will have to pay a replacement fee (including any applicable taxes) if they fail to return equipment within 60 days after cancellation.

***[Battery backup] Provides up to 2 hours of power for your primary point of internet connection during a power outage. Will not power extenders. May not function in a serious or widespread outage that also affects centralized networking facilities. Only available for Home 3 Gig customers ($10/mo) and Edge 8 Gig customers (included). Plans and Reliability Plus features may not be available in all locations. Please check your address at [hyperlink or phone number] to see available speeds and options for your area. 

****[ 99.9% Uptime] Conditions Apply. See Uptime Guarantee for Details