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Google Fiber in Irvine, explained

Why Irvine got Google Fiber when most of Southern California didn't, and how to find out if your building has it.

In August 2016, Irvine Company announced a partnership with Google Fiber to bring gigabit internet to many of its properties in the City of Irvine. Irvine was named Google Fiber's first Southern California city. Irvine Company had been laying empty conduit in its developments since the mid-1980s, which made installing fiber much easier.

Who can get it

  • Many Irvine Company apartment communities
  • Some Irvine Company office and retail properties
  • Some nearby areas, including parts of Newport Beach, per public coverage filings

How to check

  1. Look at your community's amenities page or ask the leasing office.
  2. Enter your address on the FCC National Broadband Map.
  3. Check Google Fiber's own website for your address.

Other choices in Irvine

AT&T Fiber covers about half the city, and Spectrum (the former Cox network) is available nearly everywhere. Comparing all three can save money.

Business internet in Orange County, compared for you

SoCal Technology Advisors is an independent advisor serving Orange County. Tell us about your location once and we'll line up fiber, cable, wireless and dedicated-internet options from several carriers.

  • No cost to you: carriers pay advisors
  • A straight answer on your current bill
  • Failover options in every quote
  • A single contact after install

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