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Reviewed June 28, 2025
I had to leave Google Fiber Webpass mid-contract due to its increasingly unreliable service. In the first year, the service was solid. But over time, the reliability deteriorated significantly. Once I began monitoring the connection, I found I was experiencing outages roughly every three days. Even brief outages add up when you rely on a stable connection.
I used NetUptimeMonitor to document the issues, and I have clear records of the repeated failures. While customer service acknowledged the outages, they were dismissive if the connection happened to be working when I called. They made no effort to investigate the frequent disruptions, and my attempts to escalate the issue were ignored. If you need a dependable internet connection, I recommend looking elsewhere.
Reviewed June 19, 2025
I cancelled my service due to moving out of area, returning the equipment right away and receiving confirmation of receipt by them. Two months later I get a bill for non returned equipment. I promptly called customer service with Google Fiber providing the confirmation that the equipment was returned. They said that they were taking care of the charge and emailed me confirming that it was taken care of. Two weeks later, I had a $251 charge on my bank card from Google Fiber which caused an overdraft. I called them again. Once again, I was promised that it would be taken care of and that I would get refunded same day. It took two weeks of calling daily each time spray hour on the phone with a supervisor before I received a refund. Now they refuse to pay for my overdraft that was caused by them making an unauthorized withdrawal.
Reviewed June 13, 2025
When installing the lines they cut our water line disrupting our sprinkler system. When called customer service they just say they gonna write a ticket. It’s been two months for them to come out to bury the line. And when they came they messed up sprinklers. And left our yard a mess. Whoever is in leadership they need to train on Customer Service. And follow-up care for the customer. Now we probably have to wait another two months for a response. This is in Huntsville, AL. Google Fiber you will not last long as a provider because of the horrible Customer Service. And for your customers paying a higher water bill because of installers cutting water lines. It’s horrible!!!
Reviewed June 9, 2025
Google Fiber is terrible in communicating with their customer. They repeatedly told me they would be here for both the outside and inside installation on the same day. Instead, the outside contract crew showed up a week early to install. I tried to explain that I had a connection from the outside to the inside via a conduit that I wanted them to reuse and they said they couldn't. They wanted to drill an extra hole in the outside of the house. I refused to allow the outside contractor to do their work and called service to discuss it. They told me a supervisor would call to talk to me. I came home two days later to find someone had already dug up my lawn and put a box on the outside of the house. No supervisor call. I told him I wanted the box to use the existing conduit and he said they couldn't. Again a supervisor call was promised in a few minutes. No call.
A third call to now cancel the service led to an explanation that it couldn't be cancelled until it was escalated to their service team. It took 1/2 hour to get them to agree to cancel the service. Still waiting on the proposed followup call. I cancelled the service because of their refusal to work with me on this issue. They may be cheaper but they are terrible at customer service and communication.
Reviewed June 4, 2025
Recently left Xfinity due to near daily outages and horrible customer service that makes you navigate a gauntlet of bots to ever speak to a rep---(You have to say you are cancelling to even get a human). I finally had enough and switched to Fiber. My experience so far (about a month) has been great. No outages, much better customer service and significant and consistent speed improvements (xfinity also never delivered on the speeds they advertised). So,...it's early, but a way better experience so far. Surprised to see so many poor reviews. My experience so far is A plus. I'll update here if that changes.
Reviewed May 28, 2025
If you call Customer service you get an automated system. By the time you get someone real they have to fill out a survey before they will process anything further. I have requested someone to come look at the line and still I have not seen anyone since install. I have at least 2 interruptions per day during my work period. Most of the time it is 3-5 disconnects per day. When I called customer service I was told my password makes my internet slower!! Excuse me but in WHAT UNIVERSE does a password affect SPEED! I am getting the same amount of speed with the $70 plan as I was with the $100 plan. I cannot keep it with that many disconnects. Customer Service is a joke and will not help. I got a text asking how things were and when I went to the link it said the ticket was closed, after only 3 days of contacting customer service. I would not recommend them.
Reviewed May 21, 2025
This internet is beyond terrible, they installed the internet cables under our sidewalk just for the internet to have an 8 Mbps download speed and a 3.5 upload speed, if was standing a block away from McDonald's and connected to their wifi, it would be much faster than this garbage. Not to mention they love to have weekly unexplained wifi outages. Please don't get anywhere near this internet company. It's not worth your sanity.
Reviewed May 21, 2025
I’ve never had a more frustrating and damaging experience with a service provider than I’ve had with Google Fiber. Due to a system error they openly acknowledged, I was wrongly charged over $500. Instead of resolving it, they continued billing me, even though their own policies state billing should have stopped.
While my FCC complaint (Ticket #**) was still open and unresolved, they shut off my service—without warning. This outage directly caused me to lose my job, and my household was left without internet during a critical time. Despite several chats and escalations, I received empty apologies and broken promises. Their own representatives admitted in writing that this was their fault and that service should never have been suspended. I'm still waiting for a resolution. If you're considering switching to Google Fiber, think again. If something goes wrong, you'll be left to fight it alone.
Reviewed May 18, 2025
Google's lack of communication and customer service is the absolute worst I have ever experienced. My contract ended over 7 months ago, and yet, I today am still having to battle with them due to no communication between departments. I have been charged on multiple occasions for services I no longer have, each time spending days communicating back and forth with various representatives because none of them communicate, it takes weeks for any progress to be made on literally anything.
And as of last night, I received an email stating that I am being charged $130 because I never returned my equipment, which I returned 7 months ago when I canceled my service. And because I no longer have the receipt, after 7 months, they say there is nothing they can do and I am going to be charged anyways? How can one of the largest companies have the absolute worst services? I will have no choice but to fight this in small claims court, and possibly start a class action lawsuit. I refuse to give in to the mega corporation's extortion and greed.
Reviewed May 15, 2025
Rep sold me on the "Google Fiber Crack" & gave me his non working phone number for any issues-thanks guy. After finally finding a number and getting through to an actual human, I did not feel any warm fuzzies. I stated I had an installation issue and was cut off without being able to explain-really poor customer service to start with. After gathering my name, rank and serial number, I was then allowed to explain that 3 of my newly planted butterfly bushes had been completely covered up and smothered to death by my weed liner and bark. And the path where they dug was not evenly covered.
I spent hours planting 6 bushes last spring- 3 are thriving and the other 3 are RIP! Wrecked my shoulder in the process. Sergeant phone person made a report but no ticket number and was ready to hang up when I asked what would happen from here. Was confidently told someone would reach out within 5 days. Dang, I can plant 6 bushes in less than 6 hours- what's up with that? Tells you there might be a lot of other "issues". Not looking good from here- sitting on the fence with my legs hanging on the Centurylink side.
Reviewed May 15, 2025
You have to pay Google Fiber all this money onlyyyy for your internet to consistently be out every single month! Do not get internet services with these people! This is an ongoing issue that has been recurring for the past 3 years! & the only thing google fiber will do about it is give you credit for .10 cent to $3.10. Nothing more! It’s ridiculous!! They do not care about their customers! I work from home and have to go thru internet problems all the time. It's messing with my money! 0/10 would not recommend this service provided to any at all!!!
Reviewed May 9, 2025
1g price hasn't changed in years. Equipment upgrades are free. While the Fiber app is pretty lame, everything works, and I can't complain. Service has been fine when I needed it - Has gone out, but FAR less frequently than Spectrum did.
Reviewed May 8, 2025
Signed up in March. Never opened box with equipment. Never set up equipment. I was debating on switching and decided not to. Did get charged initial fee and been getting the run around since March for my refund. No help at all. Different customer service reps each call who you tell the same story to and they still try to say the same thing. No answer. No resolution. Will not be switching over again and I will still keep trying for my refund.
Reviewed April 23, 2025
This service sucks! Only reason I left Comcast is because of pricing… However Comcast service was always reliable no matter the area of the house, their services was just too expensive for wifi only…Google Fiber constantly glitches even with multiple devices, I guess I’m getting what I pay for 😩.
Reviewed March 19, 2025
If you do purchase Google fiber, make sure you install the jack in proper place at the 1st point of service. They won't move it, even if your internet service isn't performing up to what you've paid or even if installed in poor location which won't allow for wired connection. They won't even take the time to send a technician out to review the installation.
Reviewed March 11, 2025
Every time I turn around there is an outage occurring. I pay too much per month to have to deal with this. We still have to pay the same amount per month regardless if we have an outage or not. It always happens at the most inconvenient time as well.
Reviewed Feb. 27, 2025
Google Fiber is the worst internet I've ever used (and I've had some pretty bad ones.) It is beyond slow, I'm talking like early 2000s slow. Hell I can practically hear my computer screeching as it tries to connect, (oh wait, that's me). We switched from Comcast after dealing with slow speeds under the promise that this was the best internet there is. And after a nightmare of getting it installed finally we were ready to experience this legendary internet only to find out that everything we've heard about it has been a lie. Next month we'll be switching back to Comcast. Do not be fooled into signing up for Google Fiber.
Reviewed Feb. 25, 2025
Bad service, worse coverage. The tech didn't install it properly so for the first week it didn't work. We've heard others having issues when it first started but we contacted them and spent too much time having the lady walk us through all the steps to finally figure out their technician set it up wrong. It's up and going but if you're not right next to the router speeds drop TREMENDOUSLY!! Inconsistent speeds when running speed tests. And their "amplifier" is such garbage! Running a speed test right next to it results on inconsistent speeds but still drastically below the 3gb we're paying for. We're cancelling!!
Reviewed Feb. 14, 2025
I had moved to Google Fiber in August 2024 and the sales person from Google Fiber had said that there is promotion which is being run to provide 1 TB of storage space for free till the time I continue having my Google Fiber account. Initially I had paid for my storage which expired in Feb 2025 and now when I reach out to Google Fiber customer service, they mentioned that promotion had expired in May, 2024 and I am not eligible for that promotion. Companies like Google FIber have started making all false promises to customers.
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2025
I was very excited when I got notified that Google Fiber was coming to my neighborhood. I’ve been waiting for about 8 years since they came to Raleigh. I immediately set up a first available appointment and was ready to make the switch from AT&T Fiber. I arranged to leave work early on the appointment afternoon and was all set, when about 12 hours before the installation I got a notification that the time and date had changed to the following week. The email said it was a confirmation of my rescheduled appointment and there was a link in case I didn’t request the change. Confused - since I hadn’t made the change request - I clicked the link and called a representative.
After a long wait, the rep explained that the installation on the street had been done incorrectly and they had to fix that before they could install it at my house. Ok. Not ideal, but I understood. I rearranged my work schedule again and planned for the install. Guess what. About 8 hours before that appointment, I got another reschedule email for another week away. Now I was getting annoyed. I wrote Google Fiber an email asking how I could be sure they’d show up for a third appointment if they couldn’t get it right the first two times. I never got a response. So I just chalked it up to a big corporation who really doesn’t care about their customers. I rearranged my work again and canceled plans to see some friends. And yes, again with just over 12 hours notice, I got another reschedule email. Now I was really hot. If this is how Google Fiber treats a prospective customer, what happens after I’m locked in with their service.
I did a chat with a representative who apologized but basically said there was nothing to do about it and certainly they’d get it installed this fourth time. I told them to forget it. I’m not an AT&T fan but at least they always arrived on time and followed through. I’m willing to be reasonable, but in this case, three strikes and you’re out, Google.
Reviewed Jan. 28, 2025
This experience was absolutely awful. DO NOT SIGN UP!!!! At least twice crews showed up that I had no idea were coming. They needed me to be available to come outside and talk and be prepared for my yard to be dug up so they could bury the line. Would've been really great to have any idea whatsoever that 1/ this was needed and 2/ when it was going to happen. We discussed things like where to bury the line and what side of the house the installation would go on.
I don't do this for a living so I was counting on them communicating the things we agreed on to the installation tech. They did not and the tech was not able to answer any of the questions I previously asked because they're about to literally drill a hole in the side of my house and now I'm concerned because the person doing the drilling doesn't seem to have any idea what was decided with the other crew and I didn't know how to have the convo with him because he was not able to explain the impact of various decisions or details about how the connection or service will work so that I can make an informed decision.
On installation day my appointment was at 11 am and I was told they would be there within 30 minutes of the appointment and someone would call me before. At 1 pm when I hadn't heard from anyone I chatted with support. Miraculously, the tech called right after I started the chat and said he'd be here by 1:30, he got here after 2 pm... The internet connection is TERRIBLE. What they don't tell you is that in order to get the high speeds your device must be hard-wired to their equipment. If you are on a 1G plan and are using wi-fi your speeds drop to ~200 MBPS. My 400 MBPS plan with Spectrum is much, much, much faster. Ironically, I had to switch to my Spectrum wi-fi to get a good enough connection to chat with Google Fiber support to cancel.
My installation was Sunday afternoon. I chatted them on Tuesday afternoon and they told me they couldn't stop the automatic payment that will come out in February and won't refund the full amount. They are going to pro-rate and charge me for the 2 days I did not have working internet. So if you do make the mistake of signing up, do NOT have any patience or try any troubleshooting to get it to work because you will be charged for that. Bottom line, stay away. Both the internet service and the customer service suck!
Reviewed Jan. 19, 2025
Getting Google Fiber installation is a nightmare. Google’s left hand doesn’t know what the right hand is doing. I’ve had 2 techs come out only to leave because the “other” NIU installer didn’t show up. I wasted time on those 2 days plus 2 other days waiting for the NIU installer to come. Surprise…. no one showed up. Calling the 800 line is useless as they tell you that they’re “escalating” the issues, when in fact they don’t. One customer service “manager” outright refused to give me the name of his supervisor. A few days ago a nice customer service rep told me quietly that I should probably go with another provider. While shocked at the time, I can see now why she said that.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2025
I get a postcard in the mail a few weeks ago; Get Google Fiber internet for just $30.00... So I made an appointment... The tech shows up... (Google Fiber had been installed previously for $50.00 -- and worked fine)... The hardware was already set-up in my house previously... The tech has a look-see at the box in my basement and says, "You got a weak signal" -- and that he must call his supervisor... (I smelled a con job coming on)... So the tech tries a bait and switch; telling me a 100 Megs would not be sufficient enough for internet and streaming capability -- as advertised... And that I would need more Megs; 900 to be exact... For my devices to work properly... Costing me $70.00 instead of the $30.00 that Google promised... Why would you sell the public on 100 Megs...? When you know 100 Megs will not work... It's fraud... Now that I have thought about it... 100 Megs is a joke... All these internet companies are one big scam...
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2025
GFiber came for the initial outdoor work which seemed to go well although GF cut our neighbor's internet line. We had had a follow-up indoor visit scheduled but GF called twice to reschedule. We decided that if service was going to start like this we would try another carrier. The people we spoke with on the consumer line for scheduling were quite difficult to understand.
Reviewed Jan. 1, 2025
We had Google Fiber installed in a rental house, while our house was being repaired from a fire. Close account to Leave the rental house, and Google fiber refuses to come get the modem they jumped over a railing and put on a narrow ledge 40 feet from the floor. I can not retrieve it because I have a broken hip and can't climb over the railing and walk out on a dangerous ledge to retrieve the modem they installed. They refuse to come get it and are threatening to charge me if I don't risk my life and sent their modem back. Google fiber installed it in an unsafe place, google fiber needs to come get the modem, I can't get to it.
Reviewed Dec. 28, 2024
Extremely poor customer service, barely speaking respectfully to the customer. They send workers to the property without letting you know; those guys do not bother to ring your bell, and cannot explain what they are doing since they not understand and speak English. So much for the advertising that the cost will not change ever; that is because they use contractors that must be very poorly paid and do not know what they are doing. ORDER CANCELED
Reviewed Dec. 13, 2024
Google Fiber is absolute trash. Constant outages even after a tech came and afterwards refused to credit my account and blamed me for having a faulty outlet which was categorically false. What a scam, cancelling my service.
Reviewed Dec. 12, 2024
Not much good to say here. Gfiber used to be a quality service and the gold standard fiber option. They now have problematic equipment, lazy and uncaring online support, and clueless contracted technicians. I have had nothing but constant outages, latency issues, and mandatory restarts. Their affordability and speeds are no longer enough to keep using them.
Reviewed Dec. 11, 2024
Google Fiber as a service is good, IF you get them. Their problem resolution, customer service is the worst. I have a bad line and for over a week and a half, they've sent 5 techs that can't do anything. The word "Escalate" is redundant. Same answers every time. I'd rather go to McDonald's than deal with them. Again... THE WORST RESOLUTION TEAM EVER!
Reviewed Dec. 9, 2024
I’ve been without internet for DAYS because of Google Fiber, and the level of service has been absolutely awful. After reporting the issue, they took forever to send someone out, and when they finally did show up, they didn’t do a proper job fixing anything. It felt like they didn’t care about my problem at all. I had to deal with countless hours on the phone with support, who gave me the runaround every time I called. It’s been a nightmare trying to get anything resolved. They also blame their customers for their short coming. This is completely unacceptable. At this point, I’m seriously regretting ever switching to Google Fiber. If you value your time, money, and sanity, do yourself a favor and stay far away from this service. Terrible customer service, terrible support, and no internet for days—what more can you ask for? Would give zero stars if I could.
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2024
Honestly, one of the worst experiences we’ve ever had with any Internet service provider. I’m well aware that our experience may not be the normal experience, however Google is not a company built for resolution. Any problems with service outside the realm of equipment, they are simply incapable and unwilling to deal with.
Reviewed Dec. 6, 2024
We used Google Fiber for several years in the KCMO area and rarely if ever had an issue. Fast forward to us moving to another state and since Google Fiber wasn't available, we canceled our service and returned the equipment within the timeframe. A month AFTER the equipment was delivered to the Google Fiber office in CA, we had nearly $400 taken from our bank acct for payment of the equipment, that had been returned a month prior. After contacting Google customer service they apologized and advised a refund would be issued. I waited, and waited, and waited.
I contacted them again in early November only to be told I would receive my refund 15-30 days after it had been processed. It is now December 6th and they are still carrying on with their 15-30 day timeline. At the end of the day, the return process is a complete scam. Next step is to contact an attorney. The refund is electronic - there's no reason for them to take more than a month to refund the money they took. Even if they come to my area I will NEVER use them. They are nothing but cheats and frauds.
Reviewed Nov. 25, 2024
Omg what is going on with this company? I have a lot of issues with the service. I liked the company but damn I can’t watch the tv. With out the service going in and out every 4 minutes. I’ve had about 5-7 tech and they still can’t figure it out.
Reviewed Nov. 21, 2024
Called 4-5 times to resolve a billing issue. EACH time they would say something different. They declined to reverse or credit the charge they made wrongly and when we never used the service. "We are not going to give you anything back" was their words. Unprofessional business. Google Fiber staff said one thing( lied) over the phone to get us to sign up but that's not what was in the paperwork. I expect the people who work for a company to have been trained properly and not make up things to tell customers.
Reviewed Nov. 5, 2024
I have not actually used Google Fiber, and never will, after having seen how they interact with potential customers. I work from home in a neighborhood that is subject to door-to-door sales almost daily. Because my job is primarily comprised of virtual meetings and trainings with clients and these sales interruptions are so very disruptive, I have a "No Soliciting" sign on my door. Since putting the sign up, the sales knocks have declines notably; with the exception that Google Fiber reps routinely ignore the sign and knock anyway. Today, a rep knocked, interrupting a virtual call I was conducting for a team of 7 clients. When I explained that I was not interested and that he had interrupted an important call, he said "Sorry - didn't mean to interrupt you from walking your goldfish." Unbelievable.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2024
A horrible, corrupt company. Internet outages happen about once a week and there is no reimbursement even though you are expected to pay in full each month. Customer service takes 1-2 hours and devices regularly break. NEVER use.
Reviewed Oct. 31, 2024
Sounds like an ok service. I've seen better for better prices. But trying to get service is a joke. Needs to be more simple. Website sucks. Tried to call the number and get a stupid automated voice. Be nice to talk to a normal person.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2024
Moved into a new house and set the appointment for 6 pm. They didn’t show up until 7:30. The tech was here for 5 minutes and said they messed up the install connection and he can’t setup everything on his end until it’s corrected. Next appointment wasn’t for another week. I work from home so that wasn’t going to cut it. We went elsewhere due to their incompetency.
Reviewed Oct. 29, 2024
We have had Gfiber for 4 years now. Starting about 1-1.5 years ago our internet would drop out randomly and have slow speeds even though Gfiber always said it was fine from their end. We/they tried everything. New wall mount, new router, hard resets, nothing works and no one has any answers. We even ask if we need to upgrade and they say no every time. This has gotten so common we probably call them 2-3 times a week and no resolution in sight. We are switching this week, save yourself time and money pick a different provider.
Reviewed Oct. 28, 2024
If only I had read the reviews on this website before I decided to switch to GFiber, I would have saved myself countless hours of aggravation, lost work time, and watching my tv with blurry shows, and on and on. Here is where I have had trouble: 1. My internet is so slow it reminds me of dial-up from 30 years ago; 2. It goes in and out all day, not to mention the long-term outages that prevent me from working (work from home);
3. Can't get multiple of my devices to connect; 4. Can't watch a simple show on my TV (and it's a Google-based TV) because the internet is so glitchy and slow. I switched from Comcast/Xfinity thinking GFiber would be so much faster - but it's insanely slower. I should have known better knowing how terrible other Google products are, like the Google version of MS Word and Excel, gmail, etc. It's not often that you see a product with a 1.3 star rating. Seems like a good time to start a class action lawsuit, anyone interested (I'm not a lawyer)?
Reviewed Oct. 23, 2024
Cons: I didn’t this many outages and slow speeds with Xfinity. My apartment requires Google fiber and it’s not reliable. Today I’m getting .90 MB download. 280p video is struggling to load. I would not recommend it. Pros: Fast upload. Great when it works.
Reviewed Oct. 21, 2024
For the relatively same speed the price is too high, without any promotions for elders or students. Why pay so much if one can order a local provider with better customer service that don't use robots that loop you in their surveys and never solve the problem, or don't enable a rep in the first call but only after multiple attempts.
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2024
It has been truly a nightmare trying to get repairs done. The actual crew came out and cut our line for a fourth time in the last two months. When I ran out to stop them they looked confused. They then packed up and drove away. It’s been several days and we have called the service line multiple times and no one can help us. They contract out the repairs and the teams rarely communicate well. It has been awful. Please do not get Google Fiber if you require stable internet. At this point we’ve gone weeks at a time as we fight to get the line repaired each time it’s damaged by construction on our street, exposed lines being cut, or just simply negligence from Gfiber’s own technician teams.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2024
Blazing fast internet with pretty bad reliability. They auto credit outages based on how long services is down, and that will get you a cool $1.90 credit. Hopefully you don't work from home. Fast internet that only works sometimes is like owning a Lamborghini with a blown motor.
Reviewed Oct. 16, 2024
Service never met advertised expectations, and far slower than my other provider. Never had outages within the year I had it in Salt Lake City. Absolute nightmare to cancel. Canceled once and it never canceled. Had to call a second time, and they told me my account would be charged for the month since it had already been initiated. I have now been trying to get that refunded for the last 2 months. Each time I call support tells me a new excuse on why I haven't received my refund. I will avoid this internet service at all costs in the future because of this experience.
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2024
I cannot state enough that Google Fiber is not worth your time. CONSTANT outages for multiple hours, day and night. Even when it does work, the speeds I get are rarely even above 10% of the plan I signed up for (1 GB).
Reviewed Oct. 15, 2024
Gfiber showed up the day after I canceled my initial installation. They started digging in my yard and drilling on the side of my house. They never identified themselves. I went outside to see who they were. They identified as Gfiber. I told them they scared me. I didn't know who they were. Those services were canceled. I contacted Gfiber and they said they have contactor that come out. They will be contacting me. This is unbelievable. My car was home. They could have identified themselves.
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024
Was great until it wasn't. My Google Fiber suddenly quit working the other day. I did some troubleshooting, but quickly realized it was something on Google's end. Well, after THREE DAYS of constantly pinging Google about providing me an update, I have decided to cut my losses and switch to another ISP. Google isn't interested in restoring my service AT ALL. My outage is not a priority to them. They've had three techs out in the area, but nothing ever gets resolved and then they just leave and close my ticket. This customer service is the worst I've ever encountered. Let me say that again. Google's customer service is the WORST I've ever experienced. Never again. Good riddance, Google...
Reviewed Oct. 11, 2024
The service is despicable, I would just pay for Spectrum even if it’s slow. The only reason google fiber sucks so bad is the outages. I literally have not even been a week into the actual service and it shuts down, an outage occurs it takes them literally two days to fix it. When they do fix it, my router literally will not work, and now someone else has to come and figure out what's going on. It's ridiculous that it hasn’t been a full month nor a full week and the service decides to not allow me access to internet. This additionally the horrible time it takes for someone to come and even look at it not fix it look at it, and then they send someone else to come fix it. It's completely awful. Do not, I repeat, do not waste your money. Expect the worst outages possible push back all meetings, discussions etc back if you ever decide to use this service. I pray you don't, good luck.
Reviewed Oct. 4, 2024
After three days, GF fixed my speed, and my speed keeps going back to 68 Mbps! We upgraded our home GF speed to 1000 Mbps around two years ago. However, in May 2024, one of my sons complained that the internet was slow. Upon checking, I realized that the speed was only around 98 Mbps. I intended to contact GF about this issue but forgot. Three weeks ago, my son reminded me about the slow internet, prompting me to finally call GF. They scheduled a technician to come and fix the problem. I asked for compensation due to receiving only a fraction of the speed I was supposed to get, and they provided a credit of $12. Their reasoning was that I should have reported the issue three months ago.
I was unaware that after three days of upgrading to 1000 Mbps, the internet speed would automatically drop to only 96/98 Mbps. The technician replaced the ONT, which is similar to a modem that receives the fiber optic signal from the outside to the inside of the house, where we connect our routers. After the fix, our speeds improved significantly, reaching about 960 Mbps up and down on wireless. Unfortunately, this speed only lasted three days. After receiving the $12 credit, I decided to monitor my speed and bookmark (**) to check my speed every time I go online. I called GF again, and they scheduled another technician.
This technician decided to upgrade our NIU box, which is the box that sits outside of the home. He mentioned that it was the old style and fused the fiberoptic connection. Just like the previous time, the speed was excellent, around 960 Mbps. However, this time, I didn't fully trust GF, so I downgraded our connection to 500 Mbps. I checked the speed after the downgrade, and it was almost 500 Mbps until the 3rd day...Do you see the pattern here..!? Right after three days... Could it!!? I called GF and asked for a senior tech. They send one, and after he finds out what has been done, he decides to replace the routers. They were the latest routers, but he decided to replace them. Speed went back to 567 Mbps up and down!... until going down to 94/94 Mbps 3 days later.
Check your speed every time you remember to ensure you get what you paid for; trust me! Today, I waited for another tech who was supposed to be at my home at 2 pm but was so busy that he arrived 3 hours later. He replaced the fiber optic cable from the outside into the inside ONT modem box? The speed I am getting now is not as good as last time. The upload is about 200 Mbps slower than a week ago. I'll keep an eye on my speed, and I'm curious what will happen three days from now. Check your internet speed whenever you remember, especially if your provider is GF. ** - I will complain to the BBB and the FCC. Two years paying for a premium to get a 10th of the speed!? By the way. I never had down time with GF. (Good)
Reviewed Oct. 3, 2024
Constant outages basically every other week, if not every week. Not just 1 or 2 hours. Usually anywhere from 5-12 hours. Sometimes the entire day/days. Slow response times. Unreliable updates. Constant delays. Useless customer service. Internet itself is good when it works, but you could say that about every provider.
Reviewed Sept. 27, 2024
Hands down a waste of time, money, and resources. First, they scheduled to come out on a Saturday never stating that they would need to dig a trench the day before. Thank God I just happened to take the day off because two men were in my yard. I have dogs. They cut our sprinkler line, and buried another one. We had no idea until I saw my tree turning yellow and went up and it was dry. We had to replace it. Then a bit later see a huge stinking rot coming from a puddle. They buried a head and we had to dig it up. Now it’s a huge hole in the yard. The best part is it doesn’t connect to my computer. We had them out and the kid got it up and acted like I was crazy. I haven’t been able to use it since. I’m just so angry. To save 10 dollars a month from Xfinity it’s been far more expensive and frustrating. My TVs don’t always connect either. What a joke. Now I have to grovel back to Xfinity which I’ve had for over 20 years. So angry with this company.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2024
Google Fiber in San Antonio, Texas, is fast but unreliable. They recently "moved software" (to quote their representatives) and royally screwed up my account. No one could find it because it was "cancelled," when I was still being charged for the month. I did not have any internet access for the first week of having installed Nest. The following 3 weeks the internet was completely unreliable, making Remote Desktop work impossible and virtual meetings unprofessional.
I have spent a total of over 10 hours on the phone with numerous representatives. They have sent 4 technicians to try to fix the problem. They even replaced the Fiber jack. I want to say it was because of poor Fiber cable installation -- I read elsewhere they hire third party companies to do so. But Google Fiber customer service, though readily available, was unsuccessful in every pursuit, despite their repeated assurances of "escalating the matter to the highest level." I cannot report how reliable this service is elsewhere. But I do not recommend their services in San Antonio, TX.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2024
I have been with Google Fiber over 10 years and will be with them for 100 more. When I moved into a new apartment in 2022, I would only move somewhere that had Google Fiber. Google Fiber came out within hours when I had an issue moving my equipment. I was displaced by a fire in that same apartment building two days ago. I heard from Fiber before I even heard from my slumlord. They are putting my account on hold until I find housing, no extra fees, nothing. In closing, Google Fiber is freaking awesome and anyone who feels otherwise is legitimately unhinged.
Reviewed Sept. 4, 2024
I made the mistake of buying the year of service in advance. Big mistake. My internet goes out constantly. Much much more than Xfinity or CenturyLink, which is saying something. I’m disgusted, to say the least.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2024
From the beginning, Google Fiber has been a nightmare. The digging crew dug up my yard and then installed a box on the side of my garage without my consent or knowledge, as I was not home when it happened. IT install guy then created a patch wire to wire it through my backyard and onto the other side of the house where a port was located. He installed a second box there. Line was exposed/laying on the grass and he said that he put in a work request to have it buried. Two weeks later and it’s still not buried. Called Google Fiber to inquire of time frame and they said the order has been closed.
Customer service put in another request. Crew then comes out and says that they can not bury the connecting patch line and that they would have to dig under my driveway (where water, sewage and electrical lines are) and remove the connecting line. I told them I didn’t feel comfortable with that and they said that it was either this or have the exposed wire on the ground forever. In the end, I canceled because this is nonsense. The install, IT and digging crew do not communicate. Google Fiber refused to come and remove the wires/boxes and now I have holes in my siding.
Reviewed Aug. 24, 2024
Terrible service, unable to make any payments on their website using any payment method available and when customer service is contacted they simply blame the customer! Completely and utterly ridiculous, such unprofessional companies should not exist.
Reviewed Aug. 15, 2024
Fast internet when it works, a massive headache when it doesn't which is at least once a month. Outages usually lasting more than 24 hours the whole time providing incorrect ETAs and not caring at all when you try to say something about it. Don't get Google Fiber.
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2024
Google Fiber dig a hole in my front yard to put a box there that I did not want, authorize, need. The hole was incorrectly filled in. It is now a risk of a sink hole on our road. I was speaking to Google fiber but can no longer get them to reply? Are they this completely ignorant of what they are doing to our neighborhoods? My next call is the city because they have dug this hole next to a fire hydrant. Any ideas anyone on how to get a big company like Google to look after a customer? Yes I am a paying customer of Google products currently.
Reviewed Aug. 5, 2024
We’ve loved Google Fiber up to this point. Our internet set went out today 8/5. They tried to repair over the phone but could not. Can not send anyone until THURSDAY 8/8. That’s 4 days without internet. I’m a little pissed off to put it mildly. Our whole house runs on internet.
Reviewed July 28, 2024
I have had Google Fiber since the early rollout in San Antonio. The best outstanding service anywhere. Fast forward, for the last year Google fiber has been such a disappointment. Their issues equate to a minimum of 8 hour loss of service and up to several days. It had been several weeks without an outage. But here we are again. Let’s hope there is a provider that can and will keep outages to a minimum.
Reviewed July 2, 2024
Google Fiber is awful. They could care less about the environment and send junk mail every two days, even when you ask them to stop. When they installed it in every one’s front yards without asking for permission, they ripped up my plants and broke my sprinkler pipes and left them that way.
Reviewed July 1, 2024
They offer a mediocre product at a premium price. Also when you cancel they make the process as difficult as possible and make it very hard to get your refund! When you’re looking for internet I would recommend either Xfinity of centurylink. Both of those companies offer a more reliable service and product. It also took 1 1/2 months to get my Google Fiber line properly buried! That was 6 phone calls and 4 different contractors to get it buried. And that was only after I had cancelled my service and asked them not to bury the line!
Reviewed June 25, 2024
This internet service is trash, please tell me who don't lie on their commercials and really provide good service, I can't even work in my Zoom classes with this internet service without dropping signal.
Reviewed June 25, 2024
Worst ISP out there. They claim to be the fastest in the world with all the signs, etc. But I have had issues since I started using this Gfi nonsense. Nothing works, all of it is slow or the same speed as Xfinity.

Reviewed June 15, 2024
I've had Google Fiber for years now. Had my first outage this week. Their router quit working. Unlike AT&T or Comcast, or Spectrum, they do not keep equipment locally. It must be shipped. Shipping takes 2 business days. So if like me it goes out on a Friday afternoon, you will be without Internet for 4 days. Keep this in mind before ordering Google Fiber.
Reviewed May 29, 2024
Bought Google Fiber thinking it couldn't be any worse than mediacom but it's 10x worse., I lose connection multiple times a day. I sent them an email to see if they could address why it's so bad and no response yet. Unfortunately will have to switch back to mediacom.
Reviewed May 27, 2024
My boyfriend and I decided we were going to give Google Fiber a try. Well upon turning on our sprinklers, we discovered that they broke a sprinkler line and a sprinkler head. They said nothing to us!!!! Great customer service. Such a joke. I am so unbelievably angry about the service they have done.
Reviewed May 7, 2024
I’m having constant outages daily. This is taking its toll on my job And my livelihood. Customer service will only tell me to reset my router. This is happening multiple times a day and it’s only getting worse.
Reviewed May 4, 2024
It’s slow and disconnects often. It’s also sometimes down for a whole day. I’ve never once had my internet down a whole a day until Gfiber. This is the internet provider I have ever had. They also installed my neighbors' fiber on my property without even notifying me. But the worst is going a whole day without the internet. Not once have I ever had another provider down a whole day!
Reviewed April 30, 2024
We have waited over 4 months for installation of Google Fiber. Requested Google Fiber in January of 2024. After calling customer service in March, ticket was updated but still no resolution. Called customer service again 4/26/24. I was reassured that I would be contacted over the weekend to have an appointment made for interior installation - everything would be ready on the exterior side. Called today, 4/30 and was told that we are waiting on a missing plant and there is not a time frame for it to be installed, "We're waiting on a part." I am frustrated regarding the lack of communication and progress on Google Fiber installation. I have asked to talk with a supervisor and have been told that will take 2-3 days for the phone call to come. Others in our neighborhood did not have any issues when they went to Google Fiber; that is why I am confused and frustrated.
Reviewed April 27, 2024
Moved from one apartment to another seven floors up and couldn’t get service transferred for 6 months now. They have sent out 5 technicians and not one could complete the transfer. Final recommendation was to cancel the account and open an entirely new account under a different name and address which we just did and despite a technician having the new equipment he was the told he couldn’t install it and we had to wait for the installation kit to arrive before we can get internet. So 6 months and we still don’t have internet.
This is totally unacceptable. Each time we were told it would be fixed each month we returned it was not. Yes we will be switching to a different company if not working within the week. I can’t believe Google thinks it’s a tech company when they can’t switch an account from pending to active. Something so wrong with them. There must be a much smarter group of people to give them a run for their money.
Reviewed April 19, 2024
We purchased the Google Fiber service - 1G - Two routers in a 1900 sq foot two-story home. 1) "Unreliable connection." Imagine you get a Ferrari for a decent price. It has the capacity to go lightning fast, except that every two laps, you have to pull over because your car is overheating. That is what Google Fiber has been for me. I would think twice before getting Google Fiber if you conduct business video calls or training.
2) And that is just the tip of the iceberg. The installers are mostly careless, have a "I need to leave to get to my next appointment" attitude, and not very experienced. I've had 3 tenants in my home and all had Google Fiber. Each time they came out to install, they installed a new box without even checking if there was an existing box. Then they use the front of my home (the part that is most visible) as a peg board, holes everywhere, three different lines drooping down over my drive way, when they could have (with a bit more effort) taken the line over the side where it was not visible. Not to mention, they could have put the box where all of the other well-hidden (non-internet) boxes for the house are. I am having to pay a contractor to clean up their mess and repair my home. Unreal.
3) When I am in a room of the house (20ft) from the upstairs router, I get a whopping 2 Mbps up and down, if it works at all. Then I connected to my neighbor's WiFi, and I got 150Mbps.
4) Support is laughable. Hold a time of 30 minutes, and they will run the "test" again and again. Apparently, their tech support doesn't appreciate the intermittent problems. I managed to connect with a Sr. Advisor who promised to call me back Monday. She didn't. I called back 3 times and left messages. It's now Friday and I called again. They apologize and say they will escalate it...
I would say I am stunned, but when you think about how incredibly poor the other services and offerings, such as Google Ads, Google reviews, and the increasing incompatibility with MS, I shouldn't be surprised at all. Buyer beware!
Reviewed April 18, 2024
It’s been a nightmare. Service is constantly slow. Movies buffering/ cloud based software reading no connection. Can’t get work done. Can’t enjoy down time after work. This is with 5G. I’m paying a small fortune for the worst internet service I’ve had in a 20 years. Been down for 3 days now with no more than “It’s been escalated”. They send a tech out to change the wall box, then when that doesn’t work he says it’s a back end problem. I’m tired of the excuses and run around. They will never get a handle on it in Austin, Tx. They have been really great at doing a terrible job now since 2016. Back to cable, or through a phone provider. Google does so much, how can they have zero handle on Internet? Thanks for descent navigation maps though. We love our street views.
Reviewed April 12, 2024
Google Fiber is amazing as far as speed goes. But if you are working from home, needing to rely on your internet for security, home access or any of those items, it is very untrustworthy. I have been with them for a year now & it seems like at least once a month my internet is down for 6-12 hours at a time. It is not reliable WHATSOEVER. Then when it does go down I get a refund of under $1. Google fiber does not care for their customers. They only care to expand so if you have a similar experience I really hope you not only write a review but also use word of mouth to spread this message as this is their platform & they have hidden & made it as hard as possible to see google fibers 1.3 out of 5 star REVIEWS!
Reviewed April 2, 2024
Too many outages. Our last two have been over 6 hours, and during main work hours. Most outages are less than an hour, but it's the frequency this is happening over the past few months. We work from home most of the week and just isn't acceptable. Currently looking for another provider and will be cancelling shortly. Was a great product but until they stop the outages, please stay away and look elsewhere.
Reviewed April 1, 2024
I’ve had four canceled install appointments after the tech gets here because things aren’t set up correctly. Had to move the fiber box from one side of the house to the other and wouldn’t communicate when that would happen. I had new concrete laid just two days before they arrived to move the box, and they had a drill of 5-inch hole in my new concrete pathway. If they were communicated when they would be here this all could’ve been avoided.
A month after my first inquiry to get Internet tech finally came out today to install and he said the wires weren’t spliced correctly. Now I’m waiting for them to confirm a time for someone to come and splice the wires and then I have to set a new appointment for the install, which will put me out a few more days. I work from home and have used all my data for my wireless plan already this month. This is ridiculous.
Reviewed March 28, 2024
They have the worst billing I have ever seen. They say you owe a amount then charge more than they say which is stealing because when you agree to pay a certain amount it is illegal and fraud for them to take more than we agreed on. The bill is due on the 13th one time a month. They don't have the right to take money every other week. And it's not going to a bill if it shows a credit on my account. And furthermore I have to agree to the payment being used as a automatic payment and I didn't. This is not the first time this has happened and the reps say that it happens a lot. So there is a big problem that needs to be addressed.

Reviewed March 7, 2024
I started having major internet issues with Google Fiber (GF) mid Jan 2024. I spoke with a GF CSR about Feb 11th and was told a GF Tech will be out within 2 weeks. A month later, a GF Field Tech stopped by. I explained that I work from home, therefore, stable internet service is crucial for my job security. I had to use my own mobile data and mobile hotspot from my phone company to work 40 hours a week. I spoke to a GF CSR over the phone about Feb 11th. I explained GF internet service is either 50% up and down all day or 50% completely down. My neighbor is experiencing the same internet service issues with GF.
A GF Tech worked on the cable wires that run from my house, over my backyard, to a pole outside my property lines. That GF Tech left without notice and also left wires laying on the ground in my backyard. My GF internet services continued, since then, with the same issues as before. As a result, I used up my mobile data and hotshot for the month from my smartphone provider. After several live chats with GF CSRs, several over the phone calls, and several in-person attempts by GF Field Techs seeing and documenting the issues... I am again, at this moment, without GF internet service.
I asked the last GF CSR I spoke with today, "How am I supposed to work tomorrow?" The GF CSR put me on hold several long periods of times, and eventually, could not be of assistance. I called GF again. Another ticket submitted.. I'm online now comparing the very few ISPs available in my area and it's like....all I want is stable internet service so I can work. Why is this so difficult...almost a month later after Feb 11th, I'm still without GF internet service.
Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024
We have had Google Fiber since we moved here four years ago. Aside from periodic hiccups with connectivity, we’ve had fairly reliable service. That all changed when we recently upgraded from 1Gbps to 2Gbps to support a new Apple laptop with chip technology. We have a business in another state and it’s imperative we have internet access, as was explained. The tech came out (understand they do not work for Google, but are subcontracted) and replaced the fiber jack in the basement and plugged in a new router. That’s it. Simple right? Our computers and TV on the main floor seemed connected so we didn’t bother with our other devices, assuming they were also.
Three minutes (at most) after the tech left EVERYTHING crashed. Another tech came the next morning and switched out the router (which had consistently and falsely displayed all green lights signifying internet connection) and was ready to leave after our computers showed “connected,” again. This time I stopped him until we could check other connections and assure our son’s X-Box was able to connect - nope. So we took a closer look. Sure enough my computer when the tech checked my computer, it had ZERO bandwidth, even though it showed connected. After 3 1/2 HOURS of the tech working with the “back team,” my husband insisted he escalate the issue to a higher level and he left. It has been four days without since the “upgrade” and no WiFi or internet.
We have called Google support numerous times and the same scripted nonsense, the crux of which is “we’re working on it and have no idea WHEN it will be fixed,” us repeated by various CSRs over the country/world. Forget about talking to anyone knowing anything whatsoever about how the installation of a new fiber jack and plugging in a new router could possibly caused a complete failure in our service. We are frustrated beyond words.

Reviewed Jan. 6, 2024
Google Fiber agents promised to refund the device fee of ~$300 when I return the modem/router. But they did not refund the money after getting the device back. They also refused to return the device back. To add to this, we paid for 1Gbps and we are getting 5mbps in wired network. Customer service agents are very unhelpful and ignorant of the rules. Google Fiber cheats customer with unfair practices not seen in any business.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2024
I ran into a problem with Google Fiber equipment return experience. I returned equipment following Google instructions 2 months ago but internal system at Google had “a glitch”. 2 months later… still no resolution… Customer beware - this is not a customer-oriented company.
Reviewed Jan. 4, 2024
Google Fiber did a great job running line to my house. Google Fiber did a great job installing their equipment. Now, I just have to figure out how to connect my devices to Google Fiber. It's a little frustrating. Had I known, I would have planned for it. I have since read a number of reviews... I believe them... They scare me.
Reviewed Dec. 31, 2023
Lucky to get 300 Mbps when we're promised "up to 1000 Mbps". Technical service is horrible, had to fight for nearly two months to get them out to realize their equipment failed and needed replaced. Still rarely get over 300 Mbps download.
Reviewed Dec. 23, 2023
My experience with Google Fiber is by far the worst I've experienced with any company. They are very dishonest, one person doesn't know what the other person is doing, customer service is extremely poor, and they will manipulate to make money.
Reviewed Dec. 21, 2023
I had had non-reliable service from outages and digging in our yard where they hit a water irrigation line that I personally had to repair out of my pocket. Then fast forward I had to change a card on my billing and paid with my debit then realized that there was still a 9.66 cent amount due. My debit on a tight budget due to cut in hrs. Google took it upon themselves to charge my debit card again w/o consent after I had paid the remaining 9.66 with a credit card. They refused to credit back that debit card.
My electric bill was cut which I had a payment arrangement made with my light and it could only come from a debt card. The only reason I paid my Internet over light is because I’m a remote employee with cut hrs for holidays. Needless to say they refused my refund to the card I did not authorize, they did what they wanted and I lost light over the holidays. Til I could afford to pay my light bill in full. I left the company since they have ZERO integrity. When they could have done the right thing
Reviewed Dec. 15, 2023
Like many, I thought GF would be the best service out there with blistering speed and high reliability. Our service goes out for what feels like one or twice a week and takes hours/days to recover. They claim the "highest reliability" - which seems dubious based on my experience. Also, my 1G service often clocks in at only 300Mbs - sufficient for my needs, but, again, not as advertised. I was told by a service operator it was due to network traffic - again, dubious as their capacity should be as advertised. I'm keeping for now since ATT and Spectrum were not much more reliable and it is a pain to switch again
Reviewed Dec. 1, 2023
By far the worst internet service I have ever had. And I thought Comcast was bad. It wasn’t just the connection problems I ran into, it was the lack of customer service that was provided when the service dropped. I was told on a Friday that there was an outage that would be fixed until the following Tuesday. I work from home and my son does online homeschool. I switched to Fiber to have better service, not worse.
I ate up my hotspot for a crucial work meeting. When I called to find out what happened to the internet I was told about the outage. I asked how they were going to make it right. I was offered nothing except an apology. There was no offer to credit my account, in fact they pointed out an overdue balance from the month before. Not the best timing. I asked about a credit so I could use my cell hotspot until service resumed. I was told no.
Finally I told them I had to cancel. I was told I would be charged $240 if I did not mail back the equipment (at my own cost). I know there are techs installing in my neighborhood and they could pick up their own equipment, at the be try least. There were so many missed opportunities to make things right. This company is a terrible choice if you work from home and require reliable internet. If anything happens you are just out of luck. I hope this review helps.
Reviewed Nov. 22, 2023
Today I had Google Fiber installed at 8:00. At 12:00 the tv was working. By 12:15 it wasn’t. They aren’t coming back until 3;30 for another 2 hour try. None of the apps on my phone will connect. Even though it says “connected to the internet.” This is not looking good. If I have one more issue today, I will Have to cancel and go back to ATT. Crap. And miss a day of work!

Reviewed Nov. 5, 2023
I was under the impression Google Fiber was the Gold Standard for both speed and reliability. Nothing could be further from the truth. We have been using Google Fiber since August 11, 2023. In the 3+ months since we have been using it, the reliability is the worst of any Internet service we have ever used. We have had AT&T, Xfinity, etc. in the past. Do not use Google Fiber, I will be canceling tomorrow.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2023
I purchased a Google WiFi AC2200 Mesh 5 months ago only to realize that when I upgraded to the Google WiFi Pro 6E, my AC2200 is no longer compatible. Customer service will NOT help provide a 3rd Mesh or give a discount for a 3rd device which costs another $120. This service is a shady money pit that doesn’t care about the customers…only money. That’s 100% Google's belief. Money always comes 1st, customer last. Just keep draining the customer to gather their info and money.
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2023
Constantly receive their advertising flyer in my mailbox and their office is just so close by so I gave it a try. Definitely NOT next day service availability as advertised. Especially when the previous homeowner already had Google Fiber. 4 days after I placed order, the router has not even been shipped, and I wasn't given an option to pick it up in store either. Their customer support is beyond terrible. So NOPE. Will be using Xfinity.
Reviewed Oct. 17, 2023
I am a recent subscriber of Google Fiber and I have had at least a couple of issues with them in the first 3 months of service.
1- The Google fiber installer brought the wrong equipment and we didn't know until issue #2 had happened. He also buried my google fiber line from the front to the back of my home and I swear it's only about 5 to 6 inches down. So I hope aerating my lawn doesn't kill my connection.
2- Our service plan was messed up because of the equipment change in issue #1. We had to upgrade our service from $70 to $100. This wasn't a very big deal for us, but this caused a billing issue. We also had an outage during the first month and was told we would get reimbursed for those missing days. The next bill was incorrect, so we asked them to correct it. They didn't get this done right away so we didn't pay our bill. This is when we received text and emails threatening to cut our service.
3- My son's rabbit chewed on the Google Nest cord and I figured that his is going to cost me more money. So, I called Google Fiber and they said that they would happily change out the equipment for free as long as I sent in the old equipment before the first of next month (10/1/2023), Yippie!!! I sent out the old equipment using THEIR RMA on 9/27/2023. It took FedEx 6 days to get it to them (10/03/2023) and that got our CHECKING account charged $280 for something that can be bought for $80. This charge financially challenged the Las Vegas trip our family was on when they took the money out of our checking account.
We had to figure out how to get food and gas for the rest of our trip through other means. I got back home, got on my email account and found the FedEx tracking info. Called up their Rep and gave it to him. He apologized for the problems it caused and then told me it would take 5-10 days to get our money credited back to our account? How is that for Google Fiber Fast!!! You can verify my third complaint using my FedEx tracking info. **. Don't ask me why the USPS info is on there... I am still trying to figure that out myself.

Reviewed Oct. 10, 2023
After digging in my front yard without permission, they unprofessional send cards mail and want 70.00 a month for your check. I'm sorry Google but you trespassed my property. Now I have an ugly box that will never be used. What a waste of taxpayers funds. Stop sending your cards and mailers and email. I just rip them up. Your company is a scam.

Reviewed Oct. 4, 2023
Been trying to cancel my account for 4 months. Each time I've spoken with a representative, the notes got shadier and shadier. None of the notes reflect actual conversations that took place between me and the representatives. At this point, Google Fiber has become the worst company I've ever dealt with. I pay just as much money to be disrespected and mistreated by the cable company. The only difference is cable will keep my services monitored and will never let me go without service. Google Fiber will find ways to keep from paying you back your money. Google Fiber had me on the phone with 5 different people for over 2 and a half hours just to be denied because they don't "monitor usage" so they have no way of telling whether or not the internet was actually used, but they have ways of telling when you've entered the chat to discuss cancellation WITHOUT authentication.
They even show the chat was never answered by one of their representatives. When I asked why they didn't respond back, they said they sent an email. WTF. Every time I try to cancel, they somehow get disconnected. Didn't matter if it was the chat or a phone call, I was disconnected. Stick with the phone/cable providers. It might be a pain, but they monitor your service and they do come out eventually. Google Fiber only monitors whatever is necessary to cover their butts.
Reviewed Sept. 26, 2023
Google installer insisted on placing wire on outside of my house even after I told him I wanted it coming in under house. Installer crushed my siding trying to get wire through it to house interior and left without making me aware of his mistakes. I reported it to Google service and got a Quick return email from construction (wrong dept). He forwarded to appropriate dept. Zero contact for 3 weeks. Service man finally came out. Looked at scope of work and now a month later still no response. Almost 2 months and still no resolution. Google's installation is second rate.
Reviewed Sept. 19, 2023
I had scheduled to have installation done on my house about 6 months ago (just wanted more reliable connection than Xfinity) for a 12 o clock appt. I was told an installation team would be there ahead of the technician to run the line to my house. I received a call from the tech at 9 asking if he could come early. I changed plans and said yes. When he got here he said it wasn't installed correctly and they would come out. The installation team came out and resolved this. I contacted them back and they said they only had one appointment available over the next two weeks which was on a day/time that didn't work for me.
When I expressed this was their mistake and they should provide more options they said sorry. So I decided I wouldn't move forward with them based on my experience. Not to mention the damage (canyon) they cut through my yard and covered the lines with rocks, leaves, etc. You can still see where the optic line cut is and it is sticking up in places.
Fast forward 6 months - I decide to try again. I had an appointment for 1PM today. I am contacted at 8:06 by the tech asking if he can come earlier. I asked how long. He said 20 min. so I told him I could be here in 30 and I came home from work. An hour goes by and I haven't heard from or seen him. I send him a text asking where he was. 30 minutes after this he responds and says he got pulled into another job (don't know why he couldn't have advised me) and asked if he could come in an hour. Of course due to previous experience, I have no trust this is going to happen. I told him no, and I contacted customer service. Reply was "We are sorry, do you want to schedule another appointment," with no other resolution. They didn't even have record of the issues from the first time. I would not recommend them at all.
Reviewed Sept. 9, 2023
Google Fiber 1 gig isn’t worth your money. 2 gigs is even worse. If you’re a gamer you need to spend $125 plus, just for the mesh extender. When Xfinity you can pay $35 for the router and higher speed. If your house doesn’t have a line to the internet box, I recommend just having the tech install it. No reason to pay high prices for internet without Ethernet. Especially for renters! You’ll need to install a jack into your room. Xfinity you just need the router and a plug.
Reviewed Sept. 6, 2023
I shut down their service after three months. I see no difference from their internet and Xfinity. I have a credit of 47.60 which these thugs are giving me a hard time of giving me my money back. I change my account dues to their threat about returning their equipment. Which I did returned, but these clown are impatient. Dues to my changing act I'm being told they can't send my money to no other acct but the acct I closed. Stay away from these rip off thugs. 47.60 of my money down the drain.
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2023
This company does not care at all about the consumers. It's all about making money while destroying neighborhoods, residential property and taking advantage of home owners. They get states that have easements on their property and never give a notice and just come up and tare up your yards and put there cable lines under your property. I have my water meter and main water line with cables going through them. My meters are no longer straight. All crooked. My brand new grass tore up. There excuse I got permission from the city because they own the easement. I don't see any helping pay the property taxes maintaining the yard on the dam easement. Where there is grass because there are cement boxes all over everyone's property. The neighborhood looks like commercial property and not residential anymore. This company needs to seriously leave this city. Customer service is bad.
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2023
Google Fiber lied about when it was gonna be because something happened then the second time they lied and said 24 hours then the 3rd time they said 2 months and never told me!! Going to AT&T. Simple!
Reviewed July 29, 2023
This is my 3 attempt to try and mail Google Fiber back their Wi-Fi box. Google send me a FedEx label which takes 36 hours to receive by email. They have sent me two email, which did not cover the full cost of sending the box back to them. The FedEx label they keep emailing me does not cover the full cost to send it back to Google. The label they keep sending me, even though they lie and say they are sending you a label that covers the full cost of the return, it never arrives.
I have driven to FedEx on 2 occasion on the word of Google that I will not incur a costs, only to find out when I get to FedEx-there is a costs to myself. I have placed a 3rd call to FedEx for another label to mail this Wi-Fi box back to them and get my refund. I will have to wait another 36 hours. I have now waited 108 hours total to receive a FedEx label sent from Google to my email box. I have asked to speak to a supervisor, I was told I would be placed on a lists for a call back from a supervisor, which takes about 24 hours. The customer service for Google Fiber is the worst I have ever encountered. There’s Wi-Fi is slow and overpriced.

Reviewed July 24, 2023
Horrible service and customer service. I got the box delivered and they told me to set it up. I haven’t had internet for 3 weeks now and they keep saying they have someone scheduled to come and unfortunately they can’t give me an exact date or time. I’m getting Billed for a month of internet I never had and they can only give me a 25 dollar credit. Customer service only repeats the same thing they are training to say and will not provide you with actual information so it’s the same as speaking with a robot. Honestly I always had Verizon and never had an issues. I can’t wait to cancel this and change carriers.
Reviewed July 21, 2023
Google Fiber hired Ervin Cable to install Google Fiber lines in The Nashville Davidson County TN area. I live in Newer Neighborhood, Magnolia Farms in Hermitage TN and “Google Fiber Hired” 3rd party Cable installer left 4 inch in depth holes in my grass 2 ft to 5ft long and 18” inches wide and cut through one of my sprinkler lines.
Though Google Fiber Paid to repair the Communities Several Cut Irrigation Lines, Google Fiber Construction and Ervin Cable Company refused to reimburse me $50 I paid to a Contractor to repair it even going to the extreme to send me a certified letter stating they had someone come out to look at the damaged sprinkler line and denied it was their fault (after I had the line repaired) not to mention my paying another $70 for a landscaper to install top soil and sand to repair the damaged grass areas after countless failed attempts by Ervin Cable to repair the grass only by throwing straw over the holes which in some spots the straw was more than eight inches thick.
The Google Fiber Construction Team could care less and were unapologetic I incurred property damage and only cited they were in their rights to access my property as part of public utility domain. Not even a simple "We’re Sorry for your inconvenience." Google Fiber, I guess doesn’t make enough money as it is from consumers and appears in my case to only care about their Bottom Line. I Had considered the possibility of switching to their line but will stay with XFinity. At least XFinity stands by their Customer inside and outside Customers Homes.
Reviewed July 20, 2023
We had Google Fiber installed. After about 4 months had problems. They came and replaced the router. Another 4 months we had over 200 crashes and they replaced the Router again and when requested a refund for the month we couldn't use it, We never heard ONE response back! They went dark, after multiple times of calling, emailing etc.
Reviewed July 18, 2023
Surprise surprise. Outage again starting at 0930am and site claims will be restored at 3am but that’s always a lie. This keeps happening too frequently and for too long. 15+ hours at a time!!!! Service reps offers 0 explanation for this in San Antonio.

Reviewed July 13, 2023
A breeze - no service. A cloud - no service. Forget about it in the rain. It is slow, it cuts in and out ALL THE TIME!! I only have it because my apt. makes me pay for it regardless. Don't do it, just don't.
Reviewed July 11, 2023
We have had 2 long outages in the last 2 days. I called to get the status because I'm missing work because of this and was told I would be compensated 20 dollars. Are you kidding me? I missed 2 days of work and that's all I get? They told me the same story both days, a main fiber was cut and they are fixing it as fast as they can. I understand things happen, but their outages last quite a long time, longer than I ever had with ATT. Will be switching to another company.
Reviewed July 11, 2023
I was having some landscaping done and the contractor accidentally cut the buried wire. Google Fiber did put flags to indicate where the line is but over time from the city cutting the grass I think they disappeared. I called support and they escalated my case and my internet was back up in 90 minutes!! This has never been my experience with Spectrum with just a non-physical outage. I recommend Google Fiber for Internet service.

Reviewed July 7, 2023
They guarantee 24 help if line goes down. I am on 4th day because there is problem with communication between them and the people they hire to service! Apparently they came by the house one night at 10pm but didn’t want to Disturb me so they just left.

Reviewed July 6, 2023
Tried to call Google Fiber customer service AFTER I CHECKED ONLINE that my address is indeed covered by google fiber. "Success" the online site stated. When called, I was informed that "Not yet, we will be there soon". Phone slammed. In fact, we DO have newly installed google fiber (note that they never came back to reseed the area that they dug out). I do not care to deal with automated answers that clearly are not updated. Goodbye GF even before you started to produce service in my neighborhood. I will certainly inform all my neighbors how useless are your algorithms. Happy to stay with AT&T.
Reviewed June 20, 2023
I had Google Fiber in my existing house and was moving across town to a new house. I called Google Fiber Customer Support to notify them in the change in my service. The Google Fiber Rep informed me that I needed to set up a new account with new email for the new house that I was moving into in the coming month and schedule the installation of Google Fiber into the new house. Once the Google Fiber was installed into the new house I could call and cancel the old house's Google Fiber Services. I asked the Google Fiber Customer Rep if I needed to move any of the old equipment from the existing house to the new house. Google Fiber Rep said no that I would be receiving new Google Fiber equipment at the new house.
I met with the Google Fiber Installer at my new house for the installation of the new Google Fiber equipment. I again asked if I needed any of the old equipment for the new house? The Google Fiber Installer again said no I do not need any new equipment since I was getting new equipment installed. He said that I could discard the old equipment. I notified and canceled the Google Fiber Service at the old house and was not informed that I needed to return the old equipment back to Google, especially since I was told multiple times by different reps at Google Fiber and the fact that I was still a paying customer for my new house.
The New Google Fiber works great at my new house. I received an email from Google Fiber saying that I needed to return my old equipment back to Google Fiber by 60 Days (July 31st 2023) or I would be charged $70 per unit, with a total of $140. This was a shock. I called Google Fiber Customer Support and explained the situation and how I was told by multiple reps at Google Fiber that I didn't have to return the equipment. The Google Fiber Rep put me on hold and later said there was nothing he Google could do for me since the sent me an email saying I needed to return the equipment. It did not matter how many Google Fiber Employees told me I didn't need to return the equipment and that I was still an existing customer. WOW. That is a complete money grab and sneaky revenue model by Google Fiber. That is great customer service and a great way to keep your customers from going to another Fiber Provider in the area. I will be researching new Fiber providers ASAP.
Reviewed June 17, 2023
Being told that I have to wait now multiple weeks to resolve a simple issue is absolutely infuriating. And being lied to by their supposed support reps is even worse. They changed their stories every single time I called or chatted in to get help
Reviewed June 16, 2023
I used Google Fiber in Durham, NC for ~2 years. Customer support is not great though: I had issues with installation (no fiber jack in the unit, despite the website stating otherwise, and multiple "try to reset the device again" before actually sending a technician to my address - of course, it was impossible to solve the problem on my own), return (cumbersome and illogical), and service termination (the customer service couldn't get the date right from the first attempt, though it was clearly stated in the email). The return is the most annoying part:
(i) Why cannot you send a shipping QR code on the date service termination is requested, not 36h after service is terminated? People move to different states regularly, and taking a clumsy box with you on a plane is a nuisance. Dropping the box off at a FedEx office on the last day of the lease/service makes so much more sense.
(ii) FedEx charges $6 for an extra box when using the QR code. The FAQ page claims "no packaging is needed" (of course, as FedEx will ask the customer to pay for it).
(iii) Charging $70 for an extra month on the last but one day of service to "refund it later if and then the equipment is returned" is abysmal. Whoever created this policy had only the company's interests in mind (an option to keep extra money) and couldn't care less about the customers.
(iv) Spending 20+ min at the FedEx counter, as employees don't really know how to treat a GoogleFiber device after scanning the QR code (does it contain lithium batteries? should it be handled with extra caution? etc.) is not the most productive use of anyone's time.
(v) Overcomplicating the return of a device that must have already been fully depreciated on the books over 2 years in service and will likely be scrapped is not an example of a customer-friendly approach.
Overall, the service was fairly reliable (except for a few days) and the price stayed the same for almost two years. However, issues with installation and equipment return mean I won't recommend GoogleFiber to others. Verizon etc. provides a comparable service and comparable pricing (a slightly lower speed but it's good enough for a couple working from home simultaneously), so it's just not worth going to a smaller provider available only in certain states and not really customer-friendly.
Reviewed May 23, 2023
I signed up for Google Fiber and scheduled an install appt. Got a call a few days before from a tech saying he was running a line from the street to my house and asked where they could install the box on my home. Got that figured out. On day of service activation the tech shows up and quickly says he can't set me up before the box on the house isn't active. He makes some calls and says a different tech has to come back out to set up service from street to house before he can set up service from the box to inside the house. He said I'll need to reschedule my appt.
There isn't an appt for over 1.5 weeks. I called to see if they can make an appt work earlier since I work from home and need wifi. I'm moving to this service location but have to wait to move until I have wifi since I work from home. I can't wait another 1.5 weeks. The customer support agent couldn't get me an earlier appt either. Though helpful she called around a bunch to find help and ultimately told me that google is aware and was surprised that they didn't tell me that they can't service my house since they don't have the needed equipment installed in my area and there's no ETA for them to install the needed equipment. Had they told me this I would not have signed up for service and wasted 3 weeks to before getting internet.
Now I have to find another company or sit around and wait while google determines if they ever add the needed equipment in my neighborhood. I'm extremely frustrated since I had to take work off for the appt, can't move until I have wifi, and was never told upfront the reality of the situation. Google doesn't care because they'll just keep getting other customers and one missing customer doesn't show up to them making billions of dollars.
Reviewed May 20, 2023
When I switched 1GB to 2GB, the new router started losing connectivity to the internet 3-5 times a day, requiring a reboot. This got progressively worse over 6 months to the point I insisted a Google tech come to the house. First tech came out and said that Google had installed system incorrectly - the coupling misaligned and end was dirty. He fixed this issue, replaced router, and replaced fiber optic transceiver. Less than 3 hours later I had the same problem. Google told me they were escalating issue and it would take 2 business days. Didn't hear from. A week later I called Google, and they told me the escalation determined there was no problem. Thanks for the lack of notification and not solving the issue!
Had another technician come out. He said there was a problem with the fiber jack and that the previous fiber optic transceiver was bad. Fixed these. Next day, I have no internet at all and Google says there is an outage until 10 am. After 10am, red alert lights up on my fiber jack. Call Google. They claim that while fixing the internet outage they accidentally broke the connection to my house, but they are sending a tech to my house at 1:00 PM. Wait around for tech. At 12:30 pm, Google sends me an email that they have cancelled the tech.
When I call them and ask why they say it’s because they elevated the problem and it’s an outdoor problem and not an indoor problem. Why didn’t they tell me that instead of making me wait? Internet is finally restored at 5pm, and I start experiencing the same loss of connectivity as before. I call Google and ask them what they are going to compensate me for all this hassle. $20. Less than 25% of a monthly bill. Switched to AT&T the next day.
Google never wants to admit they have a problem. Clearly their Google 2GB Fiber is an issue, even one of the Google repair technicians told me the same thing. But Google won’t admit it. I had my internet go down with 5 google installers actively digging up my front yard, and Google would not even admit that is why my internet was down. They just deny, deny, deny.
Reviewed May 17, 2023
Prior to switching over to Google Fiber, I had Xfinity wifi…Mind you, I did not change providers due to bad service with Xfinity but due to their pricing…Google Fiber NEVER offer consistent online service and the $70 plan is not worth the headache…One star because of the price.
Reviewed May 8, 2023
I've tried to get Google Fiber installed multiple times. Every time they cancel last minute. This time I had an appointment at 1pm and they call 6 minutes before to chancel. Why would someone want to keep scheduling just keep getting a cancelation call. I've wasted so much time and gas to get to the house for them to install just to cancel last minute.
Reviewed May 5, 2023
If you are considering choosing Google as your ISP…don’t… Due to the guidelines here on this site I can not tell you how I really feel about google internet service… All I will say is… You will regret your decision should you choose google as your isp… It is very bad… It rarely works… It cuts in and out periodically for no reason whatsoever… If it does go down you can not rely on the customer service they offer… Every time I call they tell me there aren’t any problems that they can see or know about…despite my lack of internet service… You can not run more than maybe 2 devices at a time reliably (I'm including phones) and for the price it is just not a good option. I would recommend dial up service before google. I hope that my opinion will help you to make a good decision when it comes to your isp…
Reviewed May 3, 2023
We've had Google Fiber for 2 years now - worst mistake I ever made. The site crashes constantly like last week when it was down for 3 days. How much credit did I get for downtime - $2.00.. You'll get 400-500 speed - nowhere close to the 1000 they claim.. Stick with AT&T - Google stinks in San Antonio..
Reviewed April 19, 2023
Their internet is fast but the speed is never as fast as they advertise. Their service area is very limited so if you can get it and you want faster speeds you will pay a premium for it. Also when you cancel service make sure the dude that installs it leaves the boxes that your router and whatnot came in or you will be paying fed-ex for packing and the box. All in all I wouldn’t go this route again because I just didn’t feel like I got what I paid for. Also if you have a router installed for Pete’s sake Don’t touch it cause the service person will make you feel like a complete idiot if you say that you tried restarting it. I’m moving and I will try something else for internet service.

Reviewed March 23, 2023
I've had Google Fiber for two weeks now and the speed is at about 700KB. Customer service to resolve the issue has been some of the poorest I've ever received. They give absolutely no information, no ETAs, and can't seem to schedule proper resolutions. I have been told three times that they've identified the issue and fixed it when they have not. They sent out an installation tech to fix the problem and he admitted all he's trained to do is set up the equipment and if there's a problem with speed/connectivity he is not able to help. Why send him out if, when he originally installed the equipment TWO WEEKS PRIOR, he had said the exact same thing to me?
I have a dear friend who works in the industry come out and immediately identified the issue and what needs to be fixed and yet GoogleFiber is going on three weeks of not being able to tell me what's wrong, not being able to figure it out, and not giving me ANY information on when I can actually expect to have the service I'm paying for. I work from home and cannot actually complete an entire day with speeds this low. I am flabbergasted at how unprofessional this entire experience has been.
Reviewed March 6, 2023
Google Fiber is good when it works, but when you have trouble the business and their techs are no help. We have had several techs out, and I have spent hours on the phone trying to get in touch with supervisors. Our service is intermittent, not reliable, and since they don't want to actually monitor and check our fiber line, they have decided to say it's because we "use third-party hardware" that they are not responsible for.
2. No tech on site has ever said anything like this to us, so the notes the last guy left in our file are 100% false.
3. If that's the case, then install the hardware you guarantee! I'll pay for it.
They also say that the tech's notes include that he wanted to relocate our router, but the homeowner refused. Nope. We showed him another hardwire access point he was unaware of, and he said that would also be good. But his notes say we "refused" his advice. I've been begging them to monitor our actual fiber line, since it's clearly not a problem with the hardware inside. They said they would, but when I called to check on the report they backtracked - citing notes from the technician about our hardware being the real issue. So they never even tested.
Further, GF claims that every time a tech arrives at a home, they check where the line enters your house. I have video of the appointments, never once did he go outside to check our line or where it enters the house. The last supervisor told me that GF has closed our case, it's my word against their technicians, and they have determined that we are lying.
So - if it works, great. But if your internet stops working, GF is going to allow their technicians to lie, even when you have recordings and actual video footage proving so. Then they will tell you that perhaps you should consider other providers. Because why keep a paying customer when you can have dishonest technicians?
Reviewed Feb. 10, 2023
I like Google Fiber but I've been down for 5 days and all I get when I reach out is to be told it's will be fixed by xx:xx time.... and they haven't met one of the times or can give me what really is the issue. If I call CS they have NO INFO and are pleasant enough but appear to be reading from a script. I work from home... This is not ok.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2023
I switched to Google fiber in Sept 2022. I’ve had problems since, tech came out. Said I was only hooked up for 1gig but I’ve been paying for 2gig. Instead of making it right with $30 credit per month they gave me $11. Talk about an insult. Be sure to check you're getting what you're paying for!
Reviewed Jan. 25, 2023
Not reliable. When it works it’s good. But it comes and goes. You can be researching something online, then all of a sudden no internet. Go into your settings, it may pop back on. But then a minute or so later it’s gone. Also they were suppose to come out and replace an outside wire over a month ago. Never have come yet. As of this writing, hoping it stays on long enough to finish this review.
Reviewed Jan. 17, 2023
Been with Google for 3 months. Our Internet went out yesterday at 10:00 AM. 24 hours later we still have no internet and all the company does is say it will be restored in 5 hours. This is the 4th time they pushed the time back. It's a bunch of Hot Garbage. I am cancelling service and going with Xfinity!
Reviewed Nov. 9, 2022
This App is Malicious and invasive. It Advertised as being A Ad Blocking App for free, the first week. I downloaded it 10/27/2022. I noticed that I was charged $1.99 this same day on I deleted it 10/30/2022. The first day it showed up with all of my other Apps in my settings. 24 hours later I couldn't find this app anywhere in or on my phone. Then my phone began getting HOT & APPS THAT I DIDN'T DOWNLOAD BEGAN Appearing. Neither could I find this App in the Google Play Store. During the 3 day hunt for this App I found a way to open this App, and I deleted it then I opened my Google account Site settings and scrolled through it and it showed the website for this App. I tried to open it up. It said dangerous site. I Think I Removed the Virus in my 3 week old Moto G CELL PHONE.
Reviewed Nov. 4, 2022
I have been trying to contact Google for years to inform them that I am receiving other people’s emails. There is no direct contact number. The troubleshooting steps that are provided online do not work.
Reviewed Sept. 20, 2022
I had Fiber with Google twice in the last 5 years. Just recently switched back to Google Fiber 1GB internet. The internet is not consistent and has major latency issues and bad jitter. I don't care what the speeds show but the proof is in the pudding. The speeds are shotty at best and cannot handle a simple 4k video running with 2 or more devices connected to it. This is off of a brand-new hub in my neighborhood, that has at max 5 other households attached. It should be a crime what they are advertising but then giving to consumers.
Reviewed Aug. 19, 2022
When Google Fiber was available in my area, I immediately signed up, the line and box were put in immediately, then the first installation appointment was scheduled. Cancelled ten minutes before, reason, 'poor signal strength'. Second installation scheduled, that technician came out, poor signal strength. He and CS supervisor contacted the team to get this corrected, the third appointment scheduled today, still no signal. Talking to CS, supposedly a technician arrived at my home, corrected the problem, but I have a closed backyard, no one ever showed up. The Chat CS today said this was the first time a correct escalation request was sent through. I received a phone call today, stating the problem had been taken care of and we could set up a new (fourth) installation date. I would not recommend this company until they have worked through their internal problems
Reviewed July 30, 2022
Google Fiber technicians and field operations technicians have no clue what they are doing and they cannot identify the issue without playing the blame game. The internal technicians can only setup the equipment and check your signal and are not really qualified or educated to do anything else which results in "sorry there is not much more I can do on my end". When they schedule the field technicians which are supposed to be the ones that install the line are usually never available to fix the issue which results in 4-6 business days without internet and there is no way to contact them directly and Google Fiber customer service has no idea when they will show up and will not provide an ETA.
I work from home and have been without internet for 4 days and haven't been able to work and I keep getting the same run around from customer service. Google Fiber needs to fix their repair process because it is a mess and they don't care about their customers. I honestly had higher expectations from Google Fiber but they are a huge disappointment and have the worst possible service.
Reviewed July 19, 2022
It's down on a weekly basis sometimes 7+ hours at a time. According to customer service the fiber is more likely to break in the summer. My son lives nearby and has not experienced 1 outage this summer with Spectrum. Clearly Google Fiber is too delicate to be reliable.
Reviewed June 30, 2022
Note: I have AT&T Fiber as my internet service provider. One of my neighbors got Google Fiber. The technician who installed her line cut my line, leaving me without internet for 5 days. I lost 3 days of work because of this. I will now have to use vacation time. I'm pissed...the tech that had to fix my line confirmed it. I'm never getting Google Fiber...techs have no idea what they're doing!
Reviewed June 3, 2022
I have been a Google Fiber customer for more than 2 years. When I signed up they mentioned "giving" the two wifi mesh routers as part of signing up. When I cancelled my service this month, I was informed these were just loaned to me and would have to return them. The support person, Ben, said this is "the policy" and all ISPs do this. This is one of the reason I thought Google was different. Other companies are at least upfront about loaning you the router and inform you if they are going to change the monthly rental fee. If the installation guy, the account person, or anyone told me that these were loaned to me, I would not have sold my other router. Google and its staff should be more upfront about the what is actually given to you in their service and not loaned.
Reviewed May 19, 2022
After repeated requests prior to exterior installation to call and schedule a time to discuss the install before starting, and multiple promises that would happen from the Google customer service representatives, the installer showed up and installed the exterior connection in an incorrect spot damaging the exterior of my home in the process. After 3 months of repeated calls, conversations, and promises not one person has ever called me back to try to address the issue and I still have property damage caused by Google Fiber and no internet service from them.
At this point, I have requested they simply close the account and I will figure out how to remove the exterior connection and repair the damage myself to not have to deal with them again. The one thing Google Fiber should be proud of is accomplishing something I never thought anyone would be able to do and that is make me glad I'm a Comcast customer because their customer service is somehow better than Google Fiber's.

Reviewed May 9, 2022
Google Fiber will not follow through with construction problems. Been months, calls, they even came and took photos only to not address the bare spots and damage to my lawn. They sure didn't have any issues coming on to my pro.
Reviewed April 27, 2022
Google came to install Google Fiber. To make it easy I drilled a hole to show where the install should be made. Instead, they trenched at least 12 feet past the point of entry. Instead of correcting it they put a box on my stucco wall 12 feet away from the hole I had drilled. Then, to make matters worse, they ran a black cable 4 feet above the ground for 12 feet. They put even more screws into my stucco with no waterproofing. Now 7 months later my stucco is damaged and looks like hell.
I have called Google 4 times and each time I've been promised I would get a call within 6 business days. The first call was more than 4 months ago and I have not had a single call from anyone to fix it, despite my repeated attempts to do so. It is a horror show on the install side for Google and has ruined (at least for me) the stellar reputation google has enjoyed n the market. All in, it horrible, very bad, terrible and awful experience!
Reviewed April 20, 2022
I have been using Google Fiber for a couple of years after having years of problems with other services; they are now the worst for customer service. To start, they hired a business called ECC to install the fiber lines. This company came through and ripped up anything in the way, including other companies' fiber lines and everyone’s irrigation lines. They literally did not care about any damage they caused because Google just threw money at the problem; but not to the residents, just other businesses to fix the problems.
It didn’t end there. Several years later and that same ECC is back doing it again. In the last month, our service has been interrupted 4 times. It takes them a day to fix it, but this time they did not get service restored and had to send out two different technicians to fix it, so far. Keep in mind this has been during the pandemic. I have had to take off 3 days of work now due to no internet. When I asked for a month's service paid for as compensation, they refused. Instead, they give $2 or $3 dollars for each time.
Google, a multi-billion dollar business, can’t compensate their customers with a month of free service due to outages caused by the contractors they hired! This isn’t after one or two times. This is now the fourth time in a month this has happened. I’ve been using their service for a over two years. I’m not a new customer trying to get something for free. I have had to use my paid time off when these outages occur. The customer representative I worked with last night was very polite and professional. I did not lose my cool or berate her for the company’s policies, but it is sad when their own representative can clearly realize how wrong they are treating their customers.
The internet service itself is actually pretty good. I would even say based on the quality of the product, when it is not being interrupted by their own contractors, they are the better provider in our area. But their own corporate greed is negating the positives of their service. Other internet service providers in our area were not as fast and had issues with keeping the service up too. They at least had customer service and compensation policies worth dealing with when there were issues. Google needs to realize they are losing customers. Based off the reviews I’ve read here, it’s pretty clear they don’t care much for being in the service industry. I would not recommend using Google Fiber. If you are considering switching to it for the higher speed, I cannot justify it due to the manner in which they treat their customers and their greed.
Reviewed April 18, 2022
When Google changed out our network devices because they are getting out of the TV business, they changed my IP address without asking if I had any other devices connected with the address which caused my security systems to become disconnected. Their tech had no idea how to change the IP address back to the original address. I had to pay $450 to my security tech to come out and change it back. Google claims zero responsibility for this change and of course would not pay the $450.
Reviewed March 28, 2022
Google Fiber is impossible to deal with. I canceled my account months ago and they are still billing me. Their customer service is terrible, nothing gets resolved. AVOID AT ALL COSTS. Also, the connection speed is not that great, xfinity is better.
Reviewed March 7, 2022
I was excited to hear that Google Fiber was coming to my neighborhood a year ago but it’s been the WORST internet experience of my life. I lose connection constantly - they take 3-4 days to resolve the issue when I do and their “customer service” reps when I have to call are miserable. Save yourself the trouble. I just cancelled my account.
Reviewed Feb. 12, 2022
When Google Fiber was first offered in my area a sales rep came by and talked about how much better they were and the cost was only $60/month with everything included, one price without all the taxes etc so I signed up. I had three different people come to the house to put in the box, connect etc. It was good I was off on the days they came because my yard is fenced and locked. So it took awhile to let them in etc. I was told by the last person that came it was ready and someone from Google Fiber would call to arrange the final install. I never heard anything so I called and was told the last installer had to complete their portion before they could send the final installer out. I explained they had already come by and said I was ready but they refused to do anything because that person hadn't checked the final box. I was furious and sent them messages etc but to no avail, no answer so I continued with Comcast.
Then, about 5 months later a sales rep came to my door and I explained what had happened. A final install date was completed and I was hooked up. THEN, less than a week from when they installed it and I had taken a Friday off to do my taxes and pay bills within a hour or so that morning it suddenly stopped working. I called customer service and there was a recorded message it was out of service and they were working on it. In the past with Comcast if there was an outage within an hour or so they would get it fixed. On the day I had taken off it still was not on by the time I went to bed. Totally screwed my whole day up and now I've got to find time to do what could have been done when I took the day off from work.
I can't tell any difference from when I had Comcast except Comcast was never down for a very long time. VERY DISAPPOINTED!!!! Wish I'd stayed with Comcast. When Google Fiber first contacted me the cost was $60/month and now it's up to $70/month and I'm sure will keep climbing. Once it hits what I was paying with Comcast I'll go back. The main reason I changed was it was $30 less expensive a month and the salesperson talked about how great Google Fiber was. No difference. It was better to pay more and get service than to pay for something I can't depend on.
Reviewed Feb. 3, 2022
Google Fiber came out in September 2021 and laid fiber optic cable in front of my house, tearing up my lawn in the process. They laid seed down afterwards but it didn't take. I dealt with that because the construction meant that I was going to be able to get Google Fiber. Now, months later, I am being told that my house is the only house on the street that can't get Google Fiber because they "cannot design cables for this system and crews have found this house not serviceable" but they can't tell me why. Plus, now my yard is still torn up and there is now cable under the ground in front of my house - for which I've not been compensated for - and I can't get service to my house!!
Reviewed Feb. 1, 2022
Don’t waste your money. I have daily outages Lasting at least two hours. They left 3’ x 3’ x 2’ deep holes in everyone’s yard in my neighborhood for about six months. They will give you an inconvenience fee of somewhere between $.75 in a dollar if you complain enough. I was also told I should switch services if I’m not happy Instead of fixing the problem Because they have no competition for high-speed Internet in Nashville right now.
Reviewed Jan. 31, 2022
Despite the claims the speed you will regularly get are about the same as a cable provider. I have been completely unhappy with the speeds. Just writing this review before I switch to another provider.
Reviewed Jan. 27, 2022
On 1/13/22 I called Google and requested to setup internet. They setup the appt for 1/20/22 so I setup my cancellation with Spectrum for the day before. Google arrives and informs us that they didn’t know we had a driveway in front of our house. They would not be able to do the install for 5 more days (WHAT) and they would have to bore under our driveway, dig through the yard to put a box on the side of our house. I called Google and canceled my request. They asked why and I explained I definitely did not want them going under our driveway and trenching through our yard. I received my cancellation email right after the call.
I came home 1/25/22 to find Google came to my home without permission while no one was home and did everything I asked them not to! I’m floored, speechless, upset and cannot comprehend such a massive mistake by a huge company. I call Google, explain the situation and I’m informed the managers have left for the day. A lie but I leave my name and number for the manager to call me the next day. That never happens!! They do not call me. They do not call a customer with whom they have made a huge blunder.
I call at 6pm when I have not received a callback. This time I’m informed managers are there but a manager will not speak to me about this. They said it is the construction crews fault and I will have to wait for a call back from them. I’m speechless!! Google has not once called to apologize or offered a resolution. And I setup with Google not the construction crew and they are passing me off. I said I would remain on the line until a manager spoke with me and the guy said that’s impossible because they won’t and hung up the phone. I have never encountered worst customer service, lack of accountability and absolutely no thought for the consumer. I wait a while for a callback, no one does.
I call back and this time I’m informed the construction crew will not call me until they have gathered all the information they need and have figured out a resolution. WHAT? I’m waiting for them to CYA because they know what they did was wrong and they will figure out a resolution without the homeowner?? How do you have a resolution without my input? Google should be ashamed of themselves. Please beware and stay far away from this company. We had Xfinity prior to moving to Overland Park and they are an outstanding company, I highly recommend them. Unfortunately they do not cover Overland Park. Spectrums service is very spotty but I am currently back with them as I had to scramble to get internet back before the big Chiefs/Bills game. And I’m still waiting for a call back from Google!! They need to be turned in, they only care about the money.
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2022
I set up 3 appointments with Google to have them come out and install their internet inside my house. All 3 times they had an excuse as to why they couldn't do it. The first two had to do with the line not installed from the street to my house which they should know before setting up an appointment. The third they said something happened to the line. The worst part is they decided to wait until the actual appointment time to let me know when they knew way ahead of time the proper equipment hadn't been installed. All they offered to compensate me for my time was $25. Save your time and go with someone else.
Reviewed Jan. 13, 2022
Back in late April a salesman came to my door selling Google Fiber. Since I was not having a great experience with wifi on Comcast/Xpedia I was willing to listen. I told him that I had a contract with Xpedia until November so I would have to wait, he told me that they would pay for the early termination fee, so I agreed to change. He lied. I have tried to get them to pay that fee since last June. Called them numerous times and finally I get an email stating that they were sorry THEIR salesman told me that but they were not going to honor it. I'm basically happy with the service, but a company that doesn't honor what their agent says is just not, well, honorable. Don't believe anything they say.
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2022
They made a big deal about providing 1000 Mbps and that they were the best company for that. Nothing could be further from the truth! At any given time it barely reached 100 Mbps. What's worse is when I called to get help, it took me over an hour to reload the whole system only to have the same issues two weeks later. They sent two guys over to see what the problem was and when they saw that I was only getting 100 Mbps, they procerded to try and convince me that I could run all my electronics with only 100 Mbps! Don't promise 1000 when the best you can do is 100! I'm done with Google Fiber and going back to Xfinity!
Google Fiber Company Information
- Company Name:
- Google Fiber
- Website:
- fiber.google.com