But, while some providers have upped their game, for most Americans, little has changed. Google Fiber remains the holy grail both in terms of speed, cost and options.

Google Gigabit + Fiber TV offers insanely fast Internet speeds and a souped-up TV package. It provides Internet bandwidth of 1 gigabit per second for downloads and uploads. Its DVR can record eight TV shows at once and store up to 500 hours of HDTV.[See also: 10 Most Awkward Technology Terms]

That all sounds great, but Google Gigabit + Fiber TV is limited to Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo. In addition, Google has announced plans to equip Austin, Texas, and Provo, Utah.