Project Fi - This is BIG! - Comments Page 1

If it was available in the UK, and I wasn't locked in to a Vodafone contract, I might consider it.

The reason I haven't switched to T-Mobile is that their network doesn't have good coverage in some of the locations I go to. Maybe in combination with Sprint it will give good enough coverage.

I am also curious how well it switches between Wi-Fi and cellular in the middle of a call or data session.

Finally I want to keep using my Samsung Note 4.

So I will wait and see how this works out. But if it makes the other providers wake up and provide good plans/service, that would be great.

Sure would be nice to see something like this for us in Canada. Phone bills are ridiculous here!

Great article. Its about time a company came out and showed the abusers that it can be done honestly and cheaper. Of course this is what we want specially with the economy as is. I definitely would be willing to try but I only pay $40 (including all taxes and charges) in Metro PCS with unlimited talk, text and 2.5 GB in 4G and no contract. I would have to see if it saves me additional dollars. I got off the abusers long ago.

Note that the limitation to Nexus 6 is not arbitrary marketing. Google worked closely with Motorola to make sure the Nexus 6 included all of the LTE, GSM and CDMA bands that are required for T-Mobile and Sprint 4G and 3G service. None of the previous Nexus models, nor any other current phones from Samsung, Apple etc. include all the necessary bands. The Nexus 6 also has microcode to support the WiFi/T-Mobile/Sprint switching, something else currently unique to the phone.

We shall see what happens in the coming months.

I am lucky in that I already purchased an unlocked Nexus 6 to save money. Save money?! Yes. The Nexus 6 works as both a phone and as a tablet so I don't have to upgrade two devices, and unlike a separate 7" tablet I don't have to worry about not having it with me. N6 can be a good deal as well as making me eligible for Fi.

I think Google has a good idea but I think the high price tag on the phone will be a show stopper for many consumers.

I think that I will stick with my two tin cans and a long piece of string. Its a lot cheaper
David Guillaume

Thanks, as always, for keeping us informed. I'll be waiting to see if other phones become viable or the cost of the phone goes down, as it's a hefty amount for retired people on fixed incomes.

I have already signed up to get a chance. I especially like the promise to switch back and forth between cell and wifi. Then, the whole rollover of minutes is great. But when my name is chosen, I might skip it. It's a great concept, but probably not good for Oklahoma. I looked at the Sprint and T-Mobile coverage plans, and they really aren't very good. Their idea of 'Nationwide' doesn't hold well in OK. Now I see why many of my friends gripe about their service so much.

Does this Google phone service apply to Canada?

Well, Bob, it just so happens I just signed up with Republic Wireless and thus purchased a Moto X 32Gb phone for around $450 with the additional 16Gb I added. It seems Google is looking at Republic Wireless' business model and have copied a large part of it. I'm sure there are differences, but Republic is always looking for better ways to serve their customers. Maybe this will prompt them to move faster in the direction of data carryover and not to throttle back the Internet speed if you go over the 5Gb limit in a month, which is truly generous. Don't you love competition!

There's another sort of catch: you have to request an invitation from Google and wait 'til they invite you. Google doesn't give any indication of how long you'll have to wait. I would like to try this out and have requested an invitation but I'm not willing to wait very long. If they don't invite me soon, I'll sign up for another 2 yrs at Verizon.

I heard this mentioned on the Clark Howard Show on radio at least a month ago or longer. I use a ToGo phone plan on AT&T and it cost me $100. a year. I can't see spending $30-$40 a month on something I rarely use.

I'm using Republic Wireless.
Cheaper and quite good.

Republic Wireless works GREAT for me.

Unlimited talk and text via Cell tower. Data via internet/wifi. 10 bucks a month plus 1 dollar tax. Plus I kept my old number. With Tmobil I was paying 33/mo for 1500 anytime min. no text or data. Thanks Bob... you were the one that pointed me in the right direction and saved me 264/yr. Oh, I for got to mention I have better coverage and better reception too.

I am using Republic Wireless and I am very happy with their service. I use the $10 plan which includes
UNLIMITED TALK / TEXT over WiFi + Cell.
UNLIMITED DATA over WiFi.
I got a brand new Motorola Moto E for $99 which is an excellent phone, micro SD slot (the other phones don't), Android 4.4.4. The 5MP camera has a fixed focus though, but I have taken some great shots with it.
I used the phone on my trip from Tucson to Tampa Florida by Greyhound buses and never had a problem getting connected.
I would recommend Republic Wireless to anyone on a tight budget. They also have a plan for $25 with 3G Data and you can switch between plans, which I should have done on my trip to Florida ;)

We are in a rural area and have spotty coverage for both AT&T and Verizon. So, I would want to be very sure we would get service.

$649 for a phone bowls me out of my sox! What's so wonderfula about a Nexus 6?
Then again, if the phone won't turn itself off after a few hours the way my $40 Samsung Centura does, it might be worth it.

Hopefully they'll expand the service to other phones, but I'm happy with my T-Mobile service for now. I pay about $95 per month, including fees and taxes, for four lines of unlimited talk, text and data, which includes unlimited text and data in 120 countries and 20 cents a minute to talk while overseas. The data lines have 2.5 GB each of high speed. If we go over it, they throttle the speed, but don't charge more. When my limit was 1 GB, I'd occasionally go over the limit but never noticed a speed difference. I've gotten better coverage at the places I care about than my old Verizon service. Also, I like that I can tether my tablet or other wireless devices at no extra charge. I love that I don't get nickle and dimed like I did with Verizon and Sprint. Still, if Project Fi takes off and I can save money, yet keep the features I like, I'd consider switching.

This sounds like something I would be greatly interested in. MY present contract with AT&T is up in June, and I would Like to find something more flexible and less expensive. I read through all the information about this new service, but one question I have I couldn't find an answer. Would their Nexus 6 phone be able to run using the Windows phone software instead of Android? This is what I have now and love it! Would like to keep it.

EDITOR'S NOTE: No, the Nexus is an Android phone, and only phones designed for Windows can run that mobile OS.