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Google Introduces Three New Fiber Data Plans For Small Businesses

Now, small businesses can pick upload and download speeds ranging from 100 Mbps to 1000 Mbps.

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Google is giving small businesses in need of super-fast Internet more options.

The Web giant on Tuesday announced it is transitioning away from the one-size-fits-all Fiber Early Access program it launched in 2014, and, in its place, has introduced three new fiber plans for your business needs. Small businesses in cities where Google Fiber is available will be able to pick upload and download speeds ranging from 100Mbps to 1,000Mbps.

The entry-level 100Mbps tier will set you back $70 per month while a 250Mbps option is $100 a month. The fastest and priciest option, 1000Mbps, is priced at $250 a month. Check out the chart below for a comparison of the three plans.

Google Fiber business plans

"We know that businesses come in different shapes and sizes," Google Fiber Product Manager John Shriver-Blake wrote in a blog post. "They have varying needs and would like the flexibility to choose a plan that best fits their needs."

Google also increased the number of static IP addresses available to businesses — you can now get up to 13.

Google Fiber availability is, of course, still quite limited. For now, these new plans are only available to eligible small businesses in Charlotte. Those in Kansas City, Provo, Austin, and Nashville, meanwhile, can still sign up under the Early Access program until July 31. Beginning Aug. 1, businesses there will be able to choose from one of the new plans or keep their Early Access pricing for a year.

Businesses everywhere else can check their address and sign up to be notified when Fiber becomes available in their area.

"We continue to be committed to providing fast, reliable service tailored to the needs of small businesses," Shriver-Blake wrote. "Our support team is available to help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week."

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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