Project Fi

Project Fi
Project Fi logo
Type Mobile data and voice
Location United States
Roaming in 120+ countries
Protocols GSM / CDMA / HSPA+ / LTE
Use Wireless Smartphone service
Owner Google
Operator Sprint, T-Mobile
Established 22 April 2015 (2015-04-22)
Current status Operational
Commercial? Yes
Website fi.google.com

Project Fi is a mobile virtual network operator owned by Google, providing wireless phone and data services using Wi-Fi and cellular networks belonging to Sprint and T-Mobile.[1][2][3]

Features

The service automatically switches between networks depending on signal strength and speed, and automatically connects to open Wi-Fi hotspots that meet a certain criteria while securing data with encryption through an automatic VPN. Phone calls, if placed over a Wi-Fi connection, will seamlessly transition to a cellular network if Wi-Fi coverage is lost.[4][5][6]

Plans

Monthly plans are paid at the beginning of each monthly billing cycle and start at $20.00 per month for unlimited voice and messaging and an additional $10.00 per GB of data. Unused data is credited $10.00/GB ($0.01/MB) on the customer's next invoice, while extra data is charged at $10.00/GB ($0.01/MB).[7]

Availability

Voice and data services are only available on compatible Nexus phones, beginning with the Nexus 6 phone and later on the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P. Data-only service with limited coverage is available on tablets including the Nexus 7 and Nexus 9[8][9][10] and also on non-Nexus devices such as the cellular network-compatible versions of the iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, and Samsung Galaxy Tab S.[11] On March 7, 2016, the service became available to anyone in the U.S.[12] living in a zip code that has coverage.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Fox, Nick (April 22, 2015). "Say hi to Fi: A new way to say hello". Official Google Blog. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  2. ↑ Huet, Ellen (April 22, 2015). "Google Unveils Its 'Project Fi' Wireless Service". Forbes. Forbes.com LLC. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  3. ↑ Velazco, Chris (April 4, 2015). "Google's Project Fi service turns multiple phone networks into one". Engadget. AOL Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  4. ↑ Fung, Brian (July 8, 2015). "Project Fi review: The most remarkable feature of Google’s new cell service". The Washington Post. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  5. ↑ Martonik, Andrew (November 1, 2015). "What is Project Fi, how does it work and why do I want it?". Android Central. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  6. ↑ El Akkad, Omar (November 23, 2015). "Why I ditched my cellphone carrier to try Google's Project Fi". The Globe and Mail. The Globe and Mail Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  7. ↑ "Plan - Project Fi". Project Fi Help. Google. Retrieved Feb 24, 2015.
  8. ↑ "How to get Project Fi". Project Fi Help. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  9. ↑ "Project Fi - Supported Devices". Project Fi FAQ. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  10. ↑ Lee, Nicole (December 4, 2015). "After six months with Google's Project Fi, I'd switch to it if I could". Engadget. AOL Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
  11. ↑ "Google's experimental wireless service will work with tablets too". Cnet. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
  12. ↑ "From “Hi” to Fi to “Goodbye” to invites: 7 things we’ve learned about Project Fi". Official Android Blog. Google. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
  13. ↑ "Sign up for Project Fi". Project Fi Help. Google. Retrieved 29 March 2016. Eligible location: You need to live in a U.S. zip code where we have coverage.

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