Depending on your address and the GFiber plan you select, you may be eligible to self install your internet and phone service. There are two kits available:
- Self install kit for GFiber (internet service)
- Self install kit for Google Fiber Phone (phone service)
Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about these kits and how to self install GFiber.
How to self install your internetSelf install is an option for some customers with GFiber internet plans and/or Google Fiber Phone. If you're eligible to self install your internet, that means we’ve already installed external equipment and a Fiber Jack in your home.
(For more information about your Fiber Jack and how to find it, check out the video below.)
Self install requirements
Self install requires no tools and minimal technical skills. Everything you need to install GFiber in your home is in your self install kit (including instructions on how to set it up). You can also find the installation instructions for your router and Google Fiber Phone on our Help Center:
Nest Wifi Pro
GFiber Wi-Fi 6E Router
Wi-Fi 6 Router
Google Wifi
Network Box
Google Fiber Phone
More about your self install kit
After you sign up for self install, we'll send you an email with an estimated delivery date and a tracking number for your self install kit. Typically, you should expect to receive your package within one to three business days of placing your order.
What's in the self install kit?
- A router with a power adapter
- Ethernet cables
- A Fiber Jack power adapter
- A Quick Start Guide with information about how to connect your router or other device to your GFiber network
- Additional Mesh Extenders (these are optional)
What's in the Google Fiber Phone self install kit?
- A Google Fiber Phone Box
- A Phone Box power adapter
- An Ethernet cable
- A standard phone cord
- A Quick Start Guide with information about how to set up your Google Fiber Phone service.
When can you expect to receive your self install kit?
After you sign up, you'll get an email that will let you know when you can pick up your kit from a GFiber Space if there’s one in your area (typically, it’ll be on the same day).
If there’s no local GFiber Space or if you prefer to have your kit shipped to your home, we'll send you an estimated delivery date and a tracking number for your package. Typically, you can expect to receive the self install kit within one to three business days of placing your order.
How long should a self install take?
When will you be billed for service?
Delivery options
If you're eligible for self install, there are three ways to get your kit:
- Have it shipped to your home address
- Have it shipped to a different address
- Pick up the kit from your local GFiber Space (if there’s one in your area)
You can select which option you prefer when you sign up. After an order is placed, it should take about one to three business days for the self install kit to arrive.
Package signature (this is optional)
If you decide to have a self install kit shipped to your home, you can ask the carrier to require a signature from you or someone else at the delivery address (or from a building manager or neighbor) when the package is delivered. To choose this option, check the box labeled Require signature for delivery when you sign up.
Have questions? Feel free to contact us at any time.