Having fast, reliable internet is important for staying connected to friends, for meeting with colleagues, and for all your entertainment needs. But no plan is one-size-fits-all. Depending on your tech requirements, one kind of internet plan might be better than another. But whether you’re a video editor in need of a high download speed (how quickly information is transferred to you), or a tech enthusiast who wants an upgrade in bandwidth (the amount of information you receive), Google Fiber has a plan for you. Both its 1 Gig and 2 Gig plans offer fast internet with no data caps or annual contracts, and 24/7 customer support. Plus, the 2 Gig has increased download speeds, which are even better for next-gen devices. Read on to find out what kind of internet plan will work best for your lifestyle.
Gaming and eSports Fans
If your list of favorite hobbies includes competitive gaming, then you already know speedy internet is key. The games you play are graphically intensive and fast-paced — plus, if you’re live streaming for an audience or playing with friends, a great internet provider matters. Google Fiber offers fast upload and download speeds (upload speed measures how quickly information can transfer from you), with low latency, or lag, for smooth gameplay. For your needs, a 2 Gig plan — which includes download speeds of up to 2 gigabits and uploads up to 1 gigabit — is recommended. This ensures fast fiber speeds and reliable connectivity for multiple users at once, meaning you won’t get interrupted in the middle of a move or when downloading a new game or update.
Culture Vultures and Cinephiles
You love streaming movies... and so does everyone in your household. Naturally, though, you don’t all agree on what to watch. One thing you do agree on — how you watch is important. You may recall that when renting something online, you used to get a choice of how to rent it. SD resolution, aka standard definition, was once the typical format for watching movies (think DVDs), but now HD, aka high definition, has become the new standard. For streamers like you, though, who want to quickly download and consume content, you’re likely ready for the next biggest thing: 4K streaming, which provides a higher resolution than even HD. Of course, 4K streaming requires greater bandwidth, so you’ll want either Google Fiber’s 1 or 2 Gig plan to accommodate. With download speeds at either 1 or 2 gigabites, from each plan respectively, stream high-quality content on multiple devices at the same time with no freezing or buffering. One more thing your whole household can agree on.
Select the Plan Everyone Agrees With
Content Makers and Shakers
You have a big video or music project to work on, but you can’t get started until you’ve downloaded that very large file your colleague sent, which requires fast download speeds. With low-quality internet, that could take all night (literally), but with Google Fiber, you’ll be in the creative zone in no time. For this kind of professional-level efficiency, you’ll want Google Fiber’s 2 Gig Plan. With lightning-quick download speeds and one terabyte of free cloud storage, you can complete your project, live stream it to your whole team and then save it in the cloud, all without any lag time or buffering.
Well-Connected Families
Everyone in your family (or family of choice) has a different need for the internet: Some of you hunt for bargains online, use it to check your email or read a long-form story, and several of you can be found streaming a sitcom or checking out a new game at any time. But work and school take place outside the home now, so you’re not all simultaneously online like you once were. If this sounds like your household, then Google Fiber’s 1 Gig plan, which is good for all of your devices and includes a mesh-capable Wi-Fi route, is perfect. The plan’s upload and download speeds of up to 1 gigabit per second are great for those who need and enjoy fast internet, but who don’t use it in every corner of their lives.
For fast, reliable internet for all your home and work needs, look no further than Google Fiber. To learn more about why you should consider Google Fiber for your next internet plan, go here.
