Project Fi
| Project Fi | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Mobile data and voice |
| Location | United States Roaming in 120+ countries |
| Protocols | GSM / CDMA / HSPA+ / LTE |
| Use | Wireless Smartphone service |
| Owner | |
| Operator | Sprint, T-Mobile |
| Established | 22 April 2015 |
| Current status | Operational, invite-only |
| Commercial? | Yes |
| Website | fi |
Project Fi is Google's mobile virtual network operator, providing wireless phone and data services using Wi-Fi and cellular networks belonging to Sprint and T-Mobile.[1][2][3]
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]
The service is currently invite-only. Full phone service can only be used on the Nexus 6P, Nexus 5X, and Nexus 6. Data-only service with limited coverage can be used on a variety of devices such as the Nexus 7 and iPad Air 2.[7][8][9][10]
Plans[edit]
Monthly plans are paid at the beginning of each month and start at $20.00 per month for unlimited voice and messaging and $10.00 per GB of data. Unused data is credited $0.01/MB on the customer's next invoice, while extra data is charged at $0.01/MB.[citation needed]
References[edit]
- ^ Fox, Nick (April 22, 2015). "Say hi to Fi: A new way to say hello". Official Google Blog. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Huet, Ellen (April 22, 2015). "Google Unveils Its 'Project Fi' Wireless Service". Forbes. Forbes.com LLC. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ Velazco, Chris (April 4, 2015). "Google's Project Fi service turns multiple phone networks into one". Engadget. AOL Inc. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "How to get Project Fi". Project Fi Help. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ "Project Fi - Supported Devices". Project Fi FAQ. Google. Retrieved December 5, 2015.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Google's experimental wireless service will work with tablets too". Cnet. Retrieved December 21, 2015.
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