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Google Fiber vs AT&T in Cary
Cary shoppers trade Google Fiber’s faster symmetrical speeds for AT&T’s broader availability and lower promotional starting price.
Google Fiber is the better overall pick because it delivers higher download and upload speeds, although AT&T reaches more Cary addresses and starts at half the price. Google Fiber wins on speed, AT&T wins on coverage and price, while both use fiber where available. Google Fiber suits heavy streamers, gamers, and upload-intensive households; AT&T is the practical choice for budget-focused shoppers who want broad availability and solid everyday performance.
At a glance
Google Fiber vs. AT&T, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber |
Fiber | 8 Gig 8 Gig upload |
70% | $70/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
94% | $35/mo | Widest availability |
Coverage map
Two different questions, two views. Top speed shows who offers the faster plan where you can actually get it. Coverage shows who reaches more of each ZIP. Or pick a single provider to see just its footprint.
Neighborhood breakdown
Availability can shift block by block in Cary, so the citywide figures do not guarantee either provider at every address. AT&T reaches about 94% of Cary overall, while Google Fiber reaches about 70%; check your exact address before choosing.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | AT&T | Google Fiber | AT&T | Google Fiber | AT&T | |||
| 27519 | Amberly, Carpenter Village, Stonewater, Highcroft | 72% | 84% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 72 | 79 | AT&T |
| 27513 | Preston, Northwoods, Village of Kildaire, West Cary | 72% | 75% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 71 | 71 | AT&T |
| 27511 | Downtown Cary, MacGregor Downs, Kildaire Farm, Lochmere | 77% | 86% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 76 | 82 | AT&T |
| 27518 | Lochmere, Regency, Cary Park, Greenwood Forest | 42% | 70% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 41 | 66 | AT&T |
Rank score (0–100) is each provider’s Speed Score, discounted for weak upload, times the share of that ZIP it reaches — the same rule that orders providers on the Cary city page, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
Get connected
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- 8 Gig down · 8 Gig up Fiber
- 2 Gig down · 2 Gig up Fiber
- 5 Gig down · 5 Gig up Fiber
- 1 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
- 100 Mbps down · 20 Mbps up Copper
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Google Fiber or AT&T available at my Cary address?
AT&T reaches about 94% of Cary overall, while Google Fiber reaches about 70%. Availability varies by block, so check both providers with your exact street address before signing up.
Which is cheaper in Cary, Google Fiber or AT&T, and what will I actually pay?
AT&T starts at $35 per month, while Google Fiber starts at $70 per month. These are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract before signing; then choose based on the full cost at your address.
Which is faster in Cary, and is either service enough for gaming, work from home, or 4K?
Google Fiber’s 8,000/8,000 Mbps tier reaches about 64% of Cary, while AT&T’s 5,000/5,000 Mbps tier reaches about 62%. Either fiber option offers ample capacity where available, but check your address and select the tier that matches your household’s simultaneous use.
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