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Google Fiber vs AT&T in Raleigh
Google Fiber pushes up to 8,000 Mbps but reaches under half of Raleigh, while AT&T covers nearly 90% of the city for half the starting price.
AT&T is the smarter default for most Raleigh homes: at $35/mo starting and ~89% coverage, it’s cheaper and far more likely to reach your address, with a nearly identical 98/100 speed score. Google Fiber wins on raw ceiling—up to 8,000 Mbps versus AT&T’s 5,000—and a 99/100 speed score, but it costs $70/mo and only covers ~49% of the city. Pick Google Fiber if you want the fastest tier and it’s live on your block. Pick AT&T for value and availability.
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 |
49% | $70/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| AT&T |
Fiber | 5 Gig 5 Gig upload |
89% | $35/mo | Solid fiber option |
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
Coverage in Raleigh varies block to block, so your real choice depends on your exact address. AT&T’s ~89% footprint means it reaches far more neighborhoods, while Google Fiber’s ~49% coverage leaves many areas with only one of the two options. Always run an address check before assuming both are available.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Speed Score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | AT&T | Google Fiber | AT&T | Google Fiber | AT&T | |||
| 27610 | Southeast Raleigh, Battery Heights, Rochester Heights, Worthdale | 66% | 78% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 92 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27603 | Fuller Heights, Renaissance Park, Swift Creek, Garner border area | 26% | 58% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 84 | 90 | AT&T |
| 27604 | Longview, Wilders Grove, Brentwood, Capital Boulevard | 63% | 80% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 92 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27616 | Northeast Raleigh, Wakefield, Forestville, Neuse | 51% | 71% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 89 | 93 | AT&T |
| 27613 | Leesville, Bayleaf, Stonehenge, Northwest Raleigh | 57% | 76% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 91 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27612 | Crabtree Valley, Umstead Park area, Lake Boone, Ramblewood | 52% | 71% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 90 | 93 | AT&T |
| 27606 | NC State University, Avent Ferry, Farrington Woods, Lake Johnson | 56% | 54% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 90 | 89 | Google Fiber |
| 27614 | Wakefield, Falls River, Bedford, North Raleigh | 48% | 62% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 89 | 91 | AT&T |
| 27615 | North Ridge, Wakefield border, Bent Tree, Millbrook | 57% | 74% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 91 | 93 | AT&T |
| 27607 | Meredith College, Wade Avenue, Ridgewood, Reedy Creek | 45% | 70% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 88 | 92 | AT&T |
| 27617 | Brier Creek, Northwest Raleigh, Umstead area | 49% | 18% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 89 | 82 | Google Fiber |
| 27601 | Downtown Raleigh, Moore Square, Shaw University, Chavis Heights | 45% | 61% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 88 | 91 | AT&T |
| 27609 | North Hills, Midtown, Drewry Hills, Anderson Heights | 74% | 80% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 94 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27608 | Five Points, Hayes Barton, Bloomsbury, Mordecai | 6% | 94% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 80 | 97 | AT&T |
| 27605 | Cameron Park, Glenwood South, Boylan Heights, Fred Fletcher Park | 71% | 80% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 93 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27602 | Downtown Raleigh (PO Boxes) | 24% | 45% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 84 | 87 | AT&T |
| 27611 | Southeast Raleigh (PO Boxes) | 24% | 45% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 84 | 87 | AT&T |
| 27628 | Central Raleigh (PO Boxes) | 1% | 96% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 79 | 98 | AT&T |
| 27619 | North Raleigh (PO Boxes) | 64% | 61% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 92 | 91 | Google Fiber |
| 27622 | West Raleigh (PO Boxes) | 64% | 61% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 92 | 91 | Google Fiber |
| 27629 | North Raleigh (PO Box ZIP) | 37% | 76% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 87 | 94 | AT&T |
| 27658 | North Raleigh (PO Box ZIP) | 11% | 41% | 8 Gig | 5 Gig | 81 | 87 | AT&T |
Speed Score (0–100) blends each provider’s coverage and top speed in that specific ZIP, so it moves as availability changes street to street.
Which is better for…
The right pick comes down to what you actually do online.
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Google Fiber available at my address in Raleigh?
Google Fiber covers roughly 49% of Raleigh, so there’s about a coin-flip chance it reaches your specific block, versus AT&T’s ~89% citywide coverage. Enter your exact address on both providers’ sites, since availability shifts street by street.
Which is cheaper in Raleigh, Google Fiber or AT&T?
AT&T starts at $35/mo versus Google Fiber’s $70/mo, making AT&T half the starting price. Note both are promotional starting rates, so confirm the post-promo price, any equipment fees, and contract terms directly with the provider before you sign.
Which is faster and is it enough for gaming and 4K?
Google Fiber is faster on paper at up to 8,000 Mbps (99/100 speed score) versus AT&T’s 5,000 Mbps (98/100), both where available. Either one is far more than enough for gaming, WFH, and 4K, so match your pick to price and availability rather than raw speed.
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