Google Fiber vs Verizon Fios (internet): which is better? Comparison 2026

By our public methodology Google Fiber scores 67 out of 100 and Verizon Fios (internet) scores 65. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.

Internet providers in the US 2026: home broadband ranking How we rank

1

Google Fiber

67/100
2

Verizon Fios (internet)

65/100

Score breakdown

Google FiberVerizon Fios (internet)
Network8987
Cost7065
Service5050
Transparency4040

Pros and cons

Google Fiber

  • Sells fibre to the home or building
  • High advertised speed
  • App or online account available
  • Tariff with no minimum term available

Verizon Fios (internet)

  • Below the country's reference price
  • Sells fibre to the home or building
  • High advertised speed
  • App or online account available
  • Installation is charged

Facts side by side

FactGoogle FiberVerizon Fios (internet)
Top advertised speed, Mbit/s8,000 gfiber.com5,000 verizon.com
Price of 100 Mbit/s+ tariff, % of country reference140% gfiber.com80% verizon.com
Fibre to the home or buildingYes gfiber.comYes verizon.com
Connection types (of 3)1 gfiber.com1 verizon.com
Tariff with no minimum termYes gfiber.comYes verizon.com
Free installationYes gfiber.comNo verizon.com
App or online accountYes gfiber.comYes verizon.com
Contract terms publishedYes gfiber.comYes verizon.com

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