Let's get your Google Fiber Phone set up.
Quick start guide for setting up your Google Fiber Phone service
What you need to get set up:
Google Fiber Phone Box, ethernet cable, power adapter, and telephone cable. All of these are included in this box.
Standard home phone (corded or cordless)
Optional: Ethernet adapter or switch (if you don't have an available ethernet port on your router)
Step 1: Check your router
Double check that your router is on and your internet service is active.
Diagram: Two gauges showing 'Upload' and 'Download' speeds, both indicating active service.
Step 2: Connect the Google Fiber Phone Box
Connect the Google Fiber Phone Box to your router's ethernet port, using an ethernet cable.
Diagram: Shows the Google Fiber Phone Box connected to a router via an ethernet cable.
Don't have a spare ethernet port? You can use an ethernet adapter or switch.
Step 3: Connect your home phone
Connect your home phone to the Google Fiber Phone Box using a telephone cable.
Diagram: Shows a telephone connected to the Google Fiber Phone Box via a telephone cable.
That's it. Within minutes, your Google Fiber Phone service will be activated and ready to use.
If you've transferred a phone number, your number should be active within 5 business days. You will get a temporary number until the number transfer completes.
Tip: Have a smart speaker? Many let you make calls. Link your phone number in the settings in your smart speaker app.
Step 4: Connect the power adapter
Connect the power adapter to the Google Fiber Phone Box and plug it into a power outlet.
Diagram: Shows the Google Fiber Phone Box connected to a power outlet via a power adapter.
Support and More Information
Questions? You can reach Google Fiber directly by phone, chat, and more 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Visit the Google Fiber support page.
We also have lots of FAQs where you can quickly find answers to common questions.
- Find answers online: support.google.com/fiber
- Chat with us: fiber.google.com/support
- Call us: (866) 777-7550
For important safety and other detailed information about your hardware devices, visit google.com/fiber/devices.