Project Fi is a virtual mobile network operator by Google, providing phone, messaging and data services using Sprint's, T-Mobile, US Cellular and Sprint's Wi-Fi and mobile networks. This service was launched on April 22, 2015, for Nexus 6 by invitation only. The invitation system was dropped in March 2016, and support for enhancements, including Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, was introduced in October 2016.
Project Fi automatically switches between networks depending on signal strength and speed. It automatically connects to a Wi-Fi hotspot with data encryption via automatic VPN. Transition phone calls between Wi-Fi and mobile networks. With all the networks combined, Project Fi reaches more than 170 countries worldwide.
The plan is based on a flat rate, where a $ 20 monthly subscription fee for unlimited calls and messaging plus customizable data allowances at an additional cost of $ 10 per gigabyte. Money for unused data is credited back to the user's account, while overuse of additional data costs $ 10 per gigabyte is proportional to actual usage. Group Packages, which allow users to add members to their subscriptions, an additional cost of $ 15 per user per month, and offers features including data overview, data notifications, monthly benefits, and the ability to temporarily suspend user data usage. SIM card data alone can be used on supported tablets.
On January 17, 2018, Project Fi announced a "billing protection" that limits data charges by $ 60 if you use more than 6GB of data in the billing period. If the data used is greater than 15GB, then Fi can slow data speed up to 256kbps. Users can avoid data slowdown by paying full price for the data used for $ 10 per GB. "Bill protection" also works with group plans that maximize data costs of $ 85 for two and $ 120 for three and $ 140 for four. Rates for unlimited calls and text are not affected by new "billing protection" plans.
Project Fi has received positive reviews. Critics who tested the service for six months praised its pricing strategy, particularly the money-back feature for unused data. They also enjoy a "seamless" transition between Wi-Fi and mobile networks, and one critic enjoys a customer service experience. However, this service receives criticism because the number of supported phones is limited, calling Project Fi "irrelevant" if the user does not own and does not want the device.
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Histori
Project Fi was announced exclusively for Nexus 6 smartphone on April 22, 2015, with support for Sprint and T-Mobile. Due to high demand at launch, this service requires interested users to have an invitation, which is gradually released throughout the summer of 2015. The invitation system was dropped on March 7, 2016. US Cellular was added on June 8, 2016. Three were added on July 12, 2016. In October 2016, Google adds support for Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones, and then introduces Group Packages, allowing customers to add additional members to their packages.
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Features
Project Fi automatically switches between networks depending on signal strength and speed. Automatically connect to open Wi-Fi hotspots while securing data with encryption via automatic VPN. Phone calls, if placed over a Wi-Fi connection, will transition seamlessly to the mobile network if Wi-Fi reach is lost. Project Fi users can use Google Hangouts on any phone, tablet, or computer to call and send messages.
Project Fi has also begun to support VoLTE as part of the staged/beta launch.
With all its networks combined, Project Fi services cover more than 135 countries and regions worldwide.
Packages
A fixed monthly fee-based monthly package, payable at the beginning of each monthly billing cycle. Starting from $ 20 per month for unlimited calls and messages. Money for unused data is credited back to the user's account, while overuse of data generates a cost of $ 10 per gigabyte. While outside the United States, mobile phone call costs $ 0.20 per minute, data charges $ 10 per gigabyte, while free SMS. The data SIM card can only be used on tablets and other compatible devices, including Nexus 7 2013, Nexus 9, and Water iPad 2. Devices must be compatible with T-Mobile networks, and users can add up to 9 data -only SIM cards in one account.
Group Packages, which allow users, referred to as "managers", to add others, referred to as "members," to their subscriptions, an additional $ 15 per user fee. Group Plans allows managers to view data usage by members, organize data notifications, add monthly allowances, and temporarily suspend use of member data. In June 2017, the Plan Group updated to display "Group Payments", in which Project Fi automatically calculates each member's share of the bill and allows easy payment. The payment can be a fixed amount, total individual use, or just for data usage above standard data allocation.
Device
- LG G7 ThinQ
- LG V35 ThinQ
- Moto X4
- Moto G6
- Nexus 6
- Nexus 5X
- Nexus 6P
- Pixel and Pixel XL
- Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL
Reception
In a review after six months of service testing, Nicole Lee from Engadget praised the service plan, including a money back feature, writing that "In six months, I barely touched my 2GB monthly data allocation and often received money back every months of unused data.I find myself paying a little over $ 20 per month for Fi, which is the least I have paid for cell phone service, forever. "Lee prefers the transition of services between Wi-Fi and mobile data, write "For the most part, I do not experience much service interruption while doing that". Despite criticizing the limited number of supported phones ("Hiccup here, of course, is that Fi is only compatible with multiple phones"), he writes that "I will change in a flash. [...] If Fi is compatible with my iPhone". JR Raphael of Computerworld also praised the pricing and network transition strategy, describing it as "silently and seamlessly switching as needed to give you the strongest connection wherever you are". Raphael also writes that "Fi customer support is [...] actually a pretty good experience", explaining that "the app and website are refreshingly simple and easy to use and if you need additional help, both interfaces offer the ability to get Support 24/7 from a real person by phone or email ". However, he also criticized the reliance on certain phone models, writing that "if you do not own and do not want [compatible devices], everything else about the service is irrelevant."
References
External links
- Official website
Source of the article : Wikipedia
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