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Chandler becomes 2nd Arizona city with access to Google Fiber high-speed internet

Dec 12, 2024, 8:00 PM

Google Fiber internet service is now available in Chandler, Arizona....

Google Fiber internet service is now available in Chandler, Arizona. (Google Fiber Photo)

(Google Fiber Photo)

PHOENIX – Chandler recently became the second metro Phoenix city with access to Google Fiber.

The high-speed internet service launched in the East Valley city last month, a year after construction started.

Google Fiber, aka GFiber, made its Arizona debut in Mesa in March 2023. Queen Creek is up next, with the service expected to debut there in 2025.

Prospective customers can find out if Google Fiber is available at their home or business, or sign up for updates, at the company’s website.

What makes Google Fiber different than other internet services?

The GFiber optic connection is made of glass strands and uses lasers to transmit information at rates close to the speed of light.

The service offers multiple rate plans, with upload and download speeds of up to 8 gigabits per second at the current highest tier.

Google has competition in the East Valley from AT&T Fiber, which became available to about 16,000 households in Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler in October.

AT&T Fiber’s top speed is 5 gigabits per second, superior to cable internet options but shy of Google’s capability.

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Chandler becomes 2nd Arizona city with access to Google Fiber high-speed internet