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AT&T Fiber is Now Delivering Speeds up to 5 GIG

by Zoya Cochran
Apr 1, 2022
3 min read
AT&T Fiber is Now Delivering Speeds up to 5 GIG

Is your home internet fast enough? If you or members of your household are working from home, attending virtual classes, streaming movies and music, using smart home devices, gaming, or creating content, chances are you are reliant on a fast internet connection now more than ever. The good news is AT&T Fiber is now offering internet plans with 2 GIG and 5 GIG speeds in select areas.

What is the Fastest Internet Plan Available?

The fastest internet plan available in some areas is AT&T Fiber with 5GIG speed1.  With 5 GIG upload and download speeds, this plan is perfect for elite gamers and influencers. You will be building content and going live faster than before.

If you are looking for speed and dependability to work from home, run your small business or power your smart home devices, AT&T Fiber with 2 GIG speed might be a great option for you. 

Which Internet Service Providers have the Fastest Internet?

If you are shopping around for the best internet plan, you may be considering some competitors of AT&T such as Xfinity, Spectrum and Google Fiber. Compared to other major internet service providers, AT&T offers the fastest internet available. 

Additionally, the 5 GIG internet plan features symmetrical speeds, which means upload speeds match download speeds. Faster downloads speeds help for things like streaming videos and downloading large files, while faster uploads speeds are important for things like video chatting and online gaming.

Now, AT&T Fiber plans feature unlimited data with equipment fees included and no annual contract.

Before deciding on your internet provider, you might want to check for the best internet plan available in your area.

Do I Need Internet with Speeds up to 5 GIG?

Depending on speed tier availability and your household’s connectivity needs, you may choose an AT&T internet plan or an AT&T Fiber plan with hyper-gig speeds. If you are looking for the fastest internet speeds available, AT&T Fiber with 2 GIG or 5 GIG speeds may be a good fit. 

If you don’t need speeds quite that fast and are looking for a reliable yet affordable connection, the Internet 300, 500, or 1000 plans might be the best options for you. In fact, AT&T Fiber is rated #1 in perceived value.2

A recent AT&T Fiber customer said, “I have a smart TV, 2 phones, a printer, and a game console linked to the Wi-Fi with no issues!”

It’s important to take time to choose an internet plan that meets your needs, so you can focus your time on the important stuff like prepping your presentation for that video call with your boss or binging the latest season of your favorite show!


1Fastest among major internet service providers, based on 5Gbps offering.  Internet speed claims represent maximum wired network service capability speeds and recommended setup.  Actual customer speeds are not guaranteed.  Single device wired speed maximum 4.7Gbps.  For more information go to www.att.com/speed101

2Compared to the publicly measured internet service providers in the ACSI. Claim based on 2021 ACSI survey of customers rating their own internet service provider’s performance.


This article was written by Zoya Cochran, a TechBuzz contributor and AT&T employee. The statements in this article are her own and don’t necessarily represent the positions, strategies, or opinions of AT&T.

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