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Google Fiber vs Quantum Fiber in Salt Lake City
Salt Lake City shoppers trade Google Fiber’s broader access for Quantum Fiber’s lower $50/mo starting price, with equal top speeds where available.
Google Fiber is the better overall pick because it reaches about 60% of Salt Lake City, versus about 58% for Quantum Fiber, while offering the same top 8,000/8,000 Mbps speed where available. Google Fiber wins on coverage, while the providers tie on speed score at 95/100; Quantum Fiber wins on price with a $50/mo starting rate versus $70/mo. Choose Google Fiber for broader access and strong upload performance, or Quantum Fiber if its service reaches your address and keeping the starting price lower matters most.
At a glance
Google Fiber vs. Quantum Fiber, side by side.
| Provider | Type | Top speed | City coverage | Starting price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber |
Fiber | 8 Gig 8 Gig upload |
60% | $70/mo | Top fiber speeds |
| Quantum Fiber |
Fiber | 8 Gig 8 Gig upload |
58% | $50/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
The choice can shift by block because availability varies across Salt Lake City. Google Fiber reaches about 60% of the city overall, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 58%; their individual speed tiers cover different areas, so check your exact address before choosing.
| ZIP | Neighborhoods | Coverage | Top speed | Rank score | Winner | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Fiber | Quantum Fiber | Google Fiber | Quantum Fiber | Google Fiber | Quantum Fiber | |||
| 84121 | Cottonwood Heights, Willow Creek, Big Cottonwood Canyon, Sandy | 6% | 49% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 6 | 47 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84118 | Kearns, Taylorsville, West Valley City | 87% | 40% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 82 | 38 | Google Fiber |
| 84106 | Sugar House, Millcreek, Liberty Wells, East Liberty Park | 91% | 87% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 87 | 83 | Google Fiber |
| 84109 | Millcreek, Canyon Rim, Olympus Cove, Wasatch Hollow | 94% | 88% | 8 Gig | 3 Gig | 89 | 84 | Google Fiber |
| 84129 | Taylorsville, Kearns, West Valley City | 87% | 18% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 82 | 17 | Google Fiber |
| 84123 | Taylorsville, Murray, Millcreek | 33% | 45% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 32 | 43 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84104 | Poplar Grove, Glendale, Fairpark, Euclid | 71% | 59% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 68 | 56 | Google Fiber |
| 84115 | South Salt Lake, Central Pointe, Ballpark | 74% | 62% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 71 | 59 | Google Fiber |
| 84116 | Rose Park, Fairpark, Westpointe, North Salt Lake border | 85% | 42% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 81 | 39 | Google Fiber |
| 84107 | Murray, Union, Cottonwood | 15% | 45% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 15 | 42 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84105 | Sugar House, Yalecrest, East Bench, Wasatch Hollow | 97% | 93% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 92 | 89 | Google Fiber |
| 84117 | Holladay, Millcreek, Cottonwood | 70% | 74% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 67 | 71 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84124 | Holladay, Cottonwood Heights, Mount Olympus | 89% | 82% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 85 | 78 | Google Fiber |
| 84108 | Bonneville Hills, Federal Heights, Research Park, St. Mary’s | 92% | 76% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 87 | 72 | Google Fiber |
| 84102 | The Avenues, University of Utah area, East Central, Gilmer Park | 94% | 65% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 90 | 62 | Google Fiber |
| 84103 | The Avenues, Capitol Hill, Marmalade District, Federal Heights | 84% | 38% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 80 | 36 | Google Fiber |
| 84111 | Downtown, Central City, Central Ninth, East Downtown | 55% | 36% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 53 | 34 | Google Fiber |
| 84101 | Downtown, Gateway District, Rio Grande, Central City | 29% | 21% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 28 | 20 | Google Fiber |
| 84126 | Salt Lake City (PO Box/general) | 0% | 25% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 0 | 24 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84127 | Salt Lake City (administrative/unique ZIP) | 0% | 25% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 0 | 24 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84125 | Salt Lake City (PO Box/general) | 0% | 25% | 8 Gig | 8 Gig | 0 | 24 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84112 | University of Utah | 0% | 29% | — | 2 Gig | — | 27 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84152 | Salt Lake City (PO Box ZIP) | 89% | 80% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 85 | 76 | Google Fiber |
| 84165 | Salt Lake City (PO Box ZIP) | 45% | 15% | 8 Gig | 2 Gig | 43 | 14 | Google Fiber |
| 84171 | Salt Lake City (PO Box ZIP) | 0% | 51% | — | 2 Gig | — | 48 | Quantum Fiber |
| 84170 | Salt Lake City (PO Box ZIP) | 0% | 52% | — | 8 Gig | — | 49 | Quantum Fiber |
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 Salt Lake City 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.
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- 8 Gig down · 8 Gig up Fiber
- 2 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
- 8 Gig down · 8 Gig up Fiber
- 3 Gig down · 3 Gig up Fiber
- 2 Gig down · 1 Gig up Fiber
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Check my addressFrequently asked questions
Is Google Fiber or Quantum Fiber available at my Salt Lake City address?
Google Fiber reaches about 60% of Salt Lake City overall, while Quantum Fiber reaches about 58%. Coverage varies block to block, so enter your exact address with each provider before deciding.
Which is cheaper, Google Fiber or Quantum Fiber, and what will I actually pay?
Quantum Fiber starts at $50/mo, while Google Fiber starts at $70/mo; both are promotional starting rates. Confirm the post-promo rate, equipment fees, and any contract with the provider before signing.
Which is faster for gaming, work from home, or 4K streaming?
Both providers offer up to 8,000/8,000 Mbps where available, and both have a 95/100 speed score. Check which provider’s qualifying tier reaches your address, then compare the final terms before ordering.
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