When you connect using Wi-Fi, you won't reach maximum internet speeds but you can expect faster speeds than you would with other types of wireless access. It's normal for the speeds you receive to be lower than those listed on this page. Your real-world speeds depend on a variety of factors that affect your internet, including the Google Fiber equipment you have (such as device age/models, locations of Google Fiber equipment relative to your Wi-Fi devices) and the 802.11 version your device uses.
The following sections describe the maximum possible download speeds achieved using Google Fiber 1 Gig or 2 Gig service on a variety of wireless and connected devices. The maximum possible speeds for other Fiber plans are not included in these results.
Mobile devices (Wi-Fi)
|
Release date |
802.11 version |
Maximum possible speed |
|
2020–present |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
500 Mbps |
|
2013–present |
802.11ac |
180 Mbps–390 Mbps |
|
2011–2012 |
802.11n |
90 Mbps |
|
2007–2010 |
802.11n |
32 Mbps–90 Mbps |
|
2006 or earlier |
802.11a/b/g |
32 Mbps |
Computers (Wi-Fi)
|
Release date |
802.11 version |
Maximum possible speed |
|
2020–present |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) |
700 Mbps |
|
2013–present |
802.11ac |
195 Mbps–585 Mbps |
|
2011–2012 |
802.11n |
180 Mbps–270 Mbps |
|
2007–2010 |
802.11n |
90 Mbps–180 Mbps |
|
2006 or earlier |
802.11a/b/g |
32 Mbps |
Computers (Ethernet or USB adapter to Ethernet)
This section describes the maximum expected speeds based on real-world conditions. The most important factors in determining wired connection (Ethernet) speeds are:
- Is your computer capable of gigabit speeds? True for most computers manufactured after 2009
- Does your computer have an Ethernet connector? Most recent laptops don't have one; they require a USB to Ethernet adapter
- If your computer requires a USB to Ethernet adapter, is your computer capable of USB 3.0? True for many computers made after 2013
|
Release date |
How is Ethernet connected? |
Maximum possible speed |
|---|---|---|
|
2016 or later |
2.5GBASE-T or higher ethernet adapter |
2000* Mbps *only with Google Fiber 2 Gig plan |
|
2010 or later |
Ethernet connector |
930 Mbps |
|
2010–2014 |
USB 2.0 to Ethernet adapter |
400 Mbps |
|
2015 or later |
USB 3.0 to Ethernet adapter |
930 Mbps |
|
2009 or earlier |
Ethernet connector |
100 Mbps |
You can test your Wi-Fi speed at speed.googlefiber.net and clicking the play button. To ensure you're getting the best Fiber Wi-Fi speeds possible, please visit our Improve your Wi-Fi speeds article.
- Update the device with the latest versions of the operating system and web browser
- Turn hyperthreading on (Note: this is not supported on MacBook or Lenovo devices running Chrome web browser)
- Use an Incognito window in Chrome web browser or a private window in other web browsers
- Have only one tab open in your web browser when running a speed test