Formerly Project Fi, Google appears to now be fully committed to their cell phone service Google Fi.
I already use several Google services, and the idea of removing phone issues e.g. buying a sim card for different countries, is quite appealing.
Anyone here using this already?
Available in 170+ countries. https://fi.google.com/about/international-rates/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/28/google-f...roids.html
Google's super-simple and cheap cell phone service will now work with a broader selection of devices, including iPhones from arch-rival Apple.
Google Fi (formerly known as Project Fi) is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which means that instead of just using one of the "big four" carriers, it automatically jumps between several cellular networks depending on which has better service. Fi hops between Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, and also favors Wi-Fi whenever possible, including for calls and texts.
The main appeal of Google Fi is a simple pricing scheme that, depending on a person's usage habits, can end up being cheaper than any of the bigger carriers. It costs $20 for unlimited calling and texting, and $10 per GB of data. Users get money back for whatever data they don't use, and data usage over 6 GB is free (though Google will throttle speeds after users hit 15 GB). It also has no roaming fees in over 170 locations.
But despite the simplicity and appealing pricing, Google Fi wasn't very useful because it only worked with a very small number of phones, namely from Motorola and Google's own Pixel line.
That changes today, with a few caveats.
Starting today, Google Fi will work with iPhones running iOS 11, as well as many new Samsung, LG, Moto, and OnePlus phones running Android 7.0 or higher.
iPhone use, however, is still in "beta," which means users should be prepared for bugs, and won't be able to use certain features like visual voicemail and international tethering. iPhones also won't be able to make calls and texts over Wi-Fi.
Google first launched the service over three years ago, and as part of today's announcement, it changed its name from "Project Fi" to "Google Fi," presumably signaling a commitment to keeping it alive. Google is notorious for killing or scaling back communications projects, including its Fiber internet service, Project Ara modular phones and its Allo chat app.
To try boost sign-ups, Google is offering free travel gift cards for anyone who buys a new phone through Fi, or service credit for anyone who signs up with an existing phone. The deal will only be available on November 28.
https://www.blog.google/products/project...d-and-ios/
When we launched Project Fi in 2015, we set out to make your wireless experience fast, easy and fair. Over the years, we’ve built upon that vision by bringing you features at no extra cost, like international data coverage in 170 countries and territories, spam protection, and data-only SIMs for your other devices. This all comes layered in our simple plan with no contracts or extra fees, 24/7 customer support, and Bill Protection—which gives you the flexibility to use unlimited data when you need it, but only pay for what you use when you don’t. We’re proud that we’ve achieved a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) of over 90%—but the thing we hear most from our subscribers is that they wished Project Fi worked with more devices.
Starting today, Project Fi is available on more phones: our plan now works with the majority of Android devices and iPhones. And since we’re officially expanding our device support, we’re making our name more official, too: we’re now Google Fi.
Use the phone you like—the choice is yours
Now, you can sign up for Fi with popular Android phones (including many Samsung, LG, Moto and OnePlus devices) and with iPhones (in beta). Since this is the first time Google Fi is available for iPhones, there are a few extra steps to get set up, which we’ll walk you through in the Google Fi iOS app. No matter what phone you use with Fi, you’ll get great Fi features—like reliable coverage, easy group plans, and high speed international data coverage for the same rates you pay at home. Plus, as always with Fi, there are no contracts and zero hidden fees.
Some plan features will depend on the Android or iOS device you use. So if you’re looking for the full Google Fi experience, including Fi’s unique technology to seamlessly switch between multiple cellular networks, you can use a phone designed for Fi—like the Pixel 3, Moto G6, and any other phone available on the Google Fi website. These phones include special hardware and software to move effortlessly between Google Fi’s networks and provide you with even more security and reliability through Fi’s new enhanced network feature.
Get started with Google Fi
Finally, we’re celebrating today’s news with some special offers. Travel has always been easy with Google Fi, but now all that’s left to do is plan your next trip. Today only, whether you’re new to Fi or already one of our subscribers, when you buy a phone from Google Fi, you can vacation on us, too. For any phone you purchase, you’ll receive the same value back in your choice of travel gift cards, which you can spend on flights with Delta and Southwest or lodging with Airbnb and hotels.com. Alternatively, if you’d rather set up Google Fi on your current phone, you’ll earn $200 of Fi service credit when you sign up today.
If you’re ready to join Google Fi, now’s the perfect time to sign up. If you’re bringing your own phone, check to see if your device is compatible. We’re looking forward to bringing the Google Fi experience to more people across the U.S.
I already use several Google services, and the idea of removing phone issues e.g. buying a sim card for different countries, is quite appealing.
Anyone here using this already?
Available in 170+ countries. https://fi.google.com/about/international-rates/
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/28/google-f...roids.html
Google's super-simple and cheap cell phone service will now work with a broader selection of devices, including iPhones from arch-rival Apple.
Google Fi (formerly known as Project Fi) is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which means that instead of just using one of the "big four" carriers, it automatically jumps between several cellular networks depending on which has better service. Fi hops between Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, and also favors Wi-Fi whenever possible, including for calls and texts.
The main appeal of Google Fi is a simple pricing scheme that, depending on a person's usage habits, can end up being cheaper than any of the bigger carriers. It costs $20 for unlimited calling and texting, and $10 per GB of data. Users get money back for whatever data they don't use, and data usage over 6 GB is free (though Google will throttle speeds after users hit 15 GB). It also has no roaming fees in over 170 locations.
But despite the simplicity and appealing pricing, Google Fi wasn't very useful because it only worked with a very small number of phones, namely from Motorola and Google's own Pixel line.
That changes today, with a few caveats.
Starting today, Google Fi will work with iPhones running iOS 11, as well as many new Samsung, LG, Moto, and OnePlus phones running Android 7.0 or higher.
iPhone use, however, is still in "beta," which means users should be prepared for bugs, and won't be able to use certain features like visual voicemail and international tethering. iPhones also won't be able to make calls and texts over Wi-Fi.
Google first launched the service over three years ago, and as part of today's announcement, it changed its name from "Project Fi" to "Google Fi," presumably signaling a commitment to keeping it alive. Google is notorious for killing or scaling back communications projects, including its Fiber internet service, Project Ara modular phones and its Allo chat app.
To try boost sign-ups, Google is offering free travel gift cards for anyone who buys a new phone through Fi, or service credit for anyone who signs up with an existing phone. The deal will only be available on November 28.
https://www.blog.google/products/project...d-and-ios/
When we launched Project Fi in 2015, we set out to make your wireless experience fast, easy and fair. Over the years, we’ve built upon that vision by bringing you features at no extra cost, like international data coverage in 170 countries and territories, spam protection, and data-only SIMs for your other devices. This all comes layered in our simple plan with no contracts or extra fees, 24/7 customer support, and Bill Protection—which gives you the flexibility to use unlimited data when you need it, but only pay for what you use when you don’t. We’re proud that we’ve achieved a customer satisfaction score (CSAT) of over 90%—but the thing we hear most from our subscribers is that they wished Project Fi worked with more devices.
Starting today, Project Fi is available on more phones: our plan now works with the majority of Android devices and iPhones. And since we’re officially expanding our device support, we’re making our name more official, too: we’re now Google Fi.
Use the phone you like—the choice is yours
Now, you can sign up for Fi with popular Android phones (including many Samsung, LG, Moto and OnePlus devices) and with iPhones (in beta). Since this is the first time Google Fi is available for iPhones, there are a few extra steps to get set up, which we’ll walk you through in the Google Fi iOS app. No matter what phone you use with Fi, you’ll get great Fi features—like reliable coverage, easy group plans, and high speed international data coverage for the same rates you pay at home. Plus, as always with Fi, there are no contracts and zero hidden fees.
Some plan features will depend on the Android or iOS device you use. So if you’re looking for the full Google Fi experience, including Fi’s unique technology to seamlessly switch between multiple cellular networks, you can use a phone designed for Fi—like the Pixel 3, Moto G6, and any other phone available on the Google Fi website. These phones include special hardware and software to move effortlessly between Google Fi’s networks and provide you with even more security and reliability through Fi’s new enhanced network feature.
Get started with Google Fi
Finally, we’re celebrating today’s news with some special offers. Travel has always been easy with Google Fi, but now all that’s left to do is plan your next trip. Today only, whether you’re new to Fi or already one of our subscribers, when you buy a phone from Google Fi, you can vacation on us, too. For any phone you purchase, you’ll receive the same value back in your choice of travel gift cards, which you can spend on flights with Delta and Southwest or lodging with Airbnb and hotels.com. Alternatively, if you’d rather set up Google Fi on your current phone, you’ll earn $200 of Fi service credit when you sign up today.
If you’re ready to join Google Fi, now’s the perfect time to sign up. If you’re bringing your own phone, check to see if your device is compatible. We’re looking forward to bringing the Google Fi experience to more people across the U.S.