Posted in Web GFiber to merge with Astound after Alphabet sells majority … Google is spinning off GFiber as the hyperscaler ramps up data center capex GFiber, formerly known as Google Fiber, is spinning off from its parent company Alphabet to merge with private equity-backed operator Astound Broadband. https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/gfiber-merge-astound-after-alphabet-sells-majority-stake-private-equity