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GFiber and Astound Merge, Launch 20 Gig Service by 2026

3/13/2026

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Google announced the GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, and Astound Broadband merger, making Stonepeak the majority owner of the independent provider and Alphabet retaining a minority stake, while leveraging Astound's existing U.S. customer base of over one million.
The new independent provider will be managed by GFiber's executive team.
GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, has offered high-speed internet for 15 years and plans to launch a 20 Gig service in 2026.

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Google announced the GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, and Astound Broadband merger, making Stonepeak the majority owner of the independent provider and Alphabet retaining a minority stake, while leveraging Astound's existing U.S. customer base of over one million.
The new independent provider will be managed by GFiber's executive team.
GFiber, formerly Google Fiber, has offered high-speed internet for 15 years and plans to launch a 20 Gig service in 2026.