Google launches universal cellular operator Project Fi
Google has announced the launch of the virtual mobile operator Project Fi . It will give the opportunity to catch a stronger signal by switching between the towers of different operators. However, the tariff for communication services will be uniform. Phone number will also be one.
It is planned that the service will be primarily available in the US to the owners of Nexus 6 smartphones. For the time being, access is granted only by invitation . As explained by representatives of Google, in other models of mobile devices have not yet implemented support for new technology. The company will cooperate with mobile operators T-Mobile and Sprint.
The price for the base rate (Fi Basic) will be $ 20 per month. This tariff allows you to send unlimited SMS-messages worldwide, as well as make calls within the US cellular network.
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Overseas calls to Project Fi users will cost 20 cents per minute.
Mobile Internet can be connected for an additional amount - $ 10 for 1GB. If part of the traffic remains unused until the end of the month, recalculation will be made and the money will be transferred to the next month. To connect to the Internet, a virtual operator can use available Wi-Fi points, as well as 3G or 2G networks in case LTE is unavailable. In case of traffic overspending, the corresponding amount will be deducted next month. In the official FAQ of the company, Google representatives explain the choice of this payment scheme as follows: “We believe that you should pay only for the data you use”
Recall that in the fall of 2014, Apple announced the creation of its own SIM-cards. They must be shipped in the US with Apple devices, starting with the iPad Air model. New SIM cards will enable you to switch between different mobile operators.
It is planned that the service will be primarily available in the US to the owners of Nexus 6 smartphones. For the time being, access is granted only by invitation . As explained by representatives of Google, in other models of mobile devices have not yet implemented support for new technology. The company will cooperate with mobile operators T-Mobile and Sprint.
The price for the base rate (Fi Basic) will be $ 20 per month. This tariff allows you to send unlimited SMS-messages worldwide, as well as make calls within the US cellular network.
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Overseas calls to Project Fi users will cost 20 cents per minute.
Mobile Internet can be connected for an additional amount - $ 10 for 1GB. If part of the traffic remains unused until the end of the month, recalculation will be made and the money will be transferred to the next month. To connect to the Internet, a virtual operator can use available Wi-Fi points, as well as 3G or 2G networks in case LTE is unavailable. In case of traffic overspending, the corresponding amount will be deducted next month. In the official FAQ of the company, Google representatives explain the choice of this payment scheme as follows: “We believe that you should pay only for the data you use”
Recall that in the fall of 2014, Apple announced the creation of its own SIM-cards. They must be shipped in the US with Apple devices, starting with the iPad Air model. New SIM cards will enable you to switch between different mobile operators.
Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/289936/
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