Google has announced its new wireless phone service. It's called Project Fi (as in WiFi).
https://fi.google.com/about/
For $20 a month, the plan offers unlimited domestic (USA) talk and text, unlimited international texting, and low-cost international calling. You'll have coverage for talk and text in 120 countries. Check here for more information about international service and rates.
https://fi.google.com/about/rates/
Add $10 more for each GB of data you think you'll need. (For example, $20 for 2 GB.) If you don't use your data allotment, Google will credit your account with the cost of the unused data. (The credit seems to be in 1 MB=$0.01 increments.) You can use the credit to pay for basic phone service or more data next month. (Not sure about getting cash back.) Use the calculator on this page to see how it works
https://fi.google.com/about/plan/
If you go over your data allotment, you will be charged in the same 1 MB = $0.01 increments. So if you use 350 MB of data more than your allotment, you will be charged an additional $3.50.
Google has contracted with Sprint and T-Mobile for cellular service. Your phone will choose the carrier that offers the best connection. Both Sprint and T-Mobile offer LTE service in most metropolitan areas in USA. Outside metro areas, service switches to 3G and 2G. Fine for phone and text, not so good for data. ATT and Verizon offer high speed service in more locations outside metro USA areas.
At first, Fi will only work with the Google Nexus 6 phone. The Nexus 6 has the ability to make calls and send texts via WiFi. Google claims that the phone will seamlessly switch from WiFi to cellular network. For example, you could initiate a call at home via WiFi. As you walk out of the house, the phone will switch to cellular without you being aware of the switch.
Nexus 6 may be the only phone supported, but Fi will work with tablets and laptops. Google says if the device can connect via WiFi to Google Hangouts, you will be able to use your Fi phone number to make and receive calls and texts.
To use Fi, you can purchase a new Nexus 6 phone, or use one you already own. Google supplies a special SIM that has the ability to work with multiple service providers.
A new Nexus 6 with 64 GB of memory costs $699. Or you can pay $29.17 per month for 24 months. A quick check of Craigslist shows unused Nexus 6 with 64 GB storage costs about $500.
Google Fi does not require an annual commitment. There is no termination fee.
Initially, Google is offering Fi by invitation. Sign up at the web site above.
https://fi.google.com/about/
For $20 a month, the plan offers unlimited domestic (USA) talk and text, unlimited international texting, and low-cost international calling. You'll have coverage for talk and text in 120 countries. Check here for more information about international service and rates.
https://fi.google.com/about/rates/
Add $10 more for each GB of data you think you'll need. (For example, $20 for 2 GB.) If you don't use your data allotment, Google will credit your account with the cost of the unused data. (The credit seems to be in 1 MB=$0.01 increments.) You can use the credit to pay for basic phone service or more data next month. (Not sure about getting cash back.) Use the calculator on this page to see how it works
https://fi.google.com/about/plan/
If you go over your data allotment, you will be charged in the same 1 MB = $0.01 increments. So if you use 350 MB of data more than your allotment, you will be charged an additional $3.50.
Google has contracted with Sprint and T-Mobile for cellular service. Your phone will choose the carrier that offers the best connection. Both Sprint and T-Mobile offer LTE service in most metropolitan areas in USA. Outside metro areas, service switches to 3G and 2G. Fine for phone and text, not so good for data. ATT and Verizon offer high speed service in more locations outside metro USA areas.
At first, Fi will only work with the Google Nexus 6 phone. The Nexus 6 has the ability to make calls and send texts via WiFi. Google claims that the phone will seamlessly switch from WiFi to cellular network. For example, you could initiate a call at home via WiFi. As you walk out of the house, the phone will switch to cellular without you being aware of the switch.
Nexus 6 may be the only phone supported, but Fi will work with tablets and laptops. Google says if the device can connect via WiFi to Google Hangouts, you will be able to use your Fi phone number to make and receive calls and texts.
To use Fi, you can purchase a new Nexus 6 phone, or use one you already own. Google supplies a special SIM that has the ability to work with multiple service providers.
A new Nexus 6 with 64 GB of memory costs $699. Or you can pay $29.17 per month for 24 months. A quick check of Craigslist shows unused Nexus 6 with 64 GB storage costs about $500.
Google Fi does not require an annual commitment. There is no termination fee.
Initially, Google is offering Fi by invitation. Sign up at the web site above.