The city of Tempe is preparing to join the ranks of Valley cities with access to Google Fiber high-speed internet service.

GFiber, as the service is also known, will offer a variety of plans for both homes and businesses, featuring upload and download speeds ranging from 1 to 8 gigabits per second. The most affordable plan will be priced at $70 per month.

Tempe Councilmember Randy Keating, who has been working to bring Google Fiber to the city as 2017, stated in a press release, “Google Fiber is a perfect match for Tempe, I am proud of the work that’s been accomplished to bring it to our community.”

Construction is underway, utilizing lasers to transmit data through glass strands at speeds approaching the speed of light.

Council Member Berdetta Hodge said in a release, “High-speed internet access everywhere in our city ensures equal access to opportunities for everyone.”

“Google Fiber will make it possible for more people to benefit from technology. I can see how it will help everyone from students to our seniors. I’m so glad to have Google Fiber in our community,” added Hodge.

“High-speed internet access everywhere in our city ensures equal access to opportunities for everyone,”

Earlier this month, Google announced it had also started construction of its high-speed internet service .

also have access to Google Fiber.

Those interested in the service can sign up for updates on the .