Google Becomes An MVNO With Project Fi, Offers Rollover Data, Free Tethering

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While they say they will encrypt any open WiFi connections, I am sure they will find a way to utilize your data like always.

As well I never connect my personal phone to an open WiFi hotspot. Even if they encrypt it the hotspot itself might present holes that encryption cannot make up for.

The one good side I see to it though is that it might help push the bigger carriers and give us better rate plans in the future.
 
You didn't even bother to read the press release. Your unused data is not rolled over as you state. Directly from Google "you'll get credit for the full value of your unused data".
 
You didn't even bother to read the press release. Your unused data is not rolled over as you state. Directly from Google "you'll get credit for the full value of your unused data".
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First sentence of the second paragraph:

"The main selling point for Project Fi is that unused data will be converted to dollar credit for the next month."
 
If connecting to an unsecured wifi hotspot has you worried, maybe you should be using a VPN? I host my own VPN for my personnel needs. Works pretty well and minimally impacts my latency and user experience for web browsing, even with junk comcast 25down 5 up.

I can also use my VPN to connect to any of my home computers without fancy port forwarding for each computer. Just connect to the VPN, jump on remote desktop and done.
 
@eklipz330 Since you didn't read the article [removed] I was referring to the fourth paragraph second sentence that states "Keep in mind that unused data is rolled over to the next month."
 
In my country I use (equivalent of) 2$/GB with speed of 21.1 Mbps (good enough for cellular). No thanks, Google. I don't even use 10$ in data per month. Only 8$
 
This really sounds expensive. Even if i only use 1 gb per month, that is still 10 bucks.
There are better plans in my country. Like 2gb data, unlimited phone / text for 5,99.
Will i get credit for unused data? No. But i still only pay 6 bucks, even if i use 2 gb.

And honestly, i don't know how i could use more then 1gb on my phone anyways. There are so many wifi spots that there is really no reason to download huge apps in the few odd hours.
 


That's because it's google's own servers and fiber pipe, their own infrastructure. Google can't charge a lower price for using someone elses infrastructure.


 
Honestly don't care for it. Free tether and 2 networks is great, but $10 per gig is steep and being on an expensive phone isn't helping much.

I wold say if they made a smaller, more basic phone to pair with this plan (i almost want to say like the Blackberry Bold of ol'), you could get more people into it. Since you have free tether, you can hotspot for your tablets or laptop and limit your data usage on your phone while on the go. Also, maybe add an unlimited plan to the mix, you don't get the money kickback, but you pay one fee of ~$80 for the rest
 
Google is offering a cheap cellular voice and data service and people are still bitching!?

LOL.

I use about 1GB/month of actual cellular data.
If I could get away with $30/month like what it would cost on Google I would be ecstatic! To make it even sweeter if I dont use all my data I get credit for it the next month.
AND I'm not confined to one cellular carriers network?

You people need to quit whining and realize a good thing when you see it.
This needs to be successful because Google will force the major carrier to further lower their prices.
 
You didn't even bother to read the press release. Your unused data is not rolled over as you state. Directly from Google "you'll get credit for the full value of your unused data".
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First sentence of the second paragraph:

"The main selling point for Project Fi is that unused data will be converted to dollar credit for the next month."
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And after that, they repeat that it's "rolled over"
 
The overpriced data is because they are using data from other carriers. when ever this is done, they charge just as much (if not more) than what their own customers pay. this is to prevent a reseller from undercutting them.

The best solution to the issue will be for google to start setting up their own towers and then offer unlimited data.
 


It does for me too. What kills it though is how they willingly sell your data. They bypassed Microsofts Tracking Protection, blatantly said that if your data is in one of their services it is not private and sell the living crap out of you. I wouldn't;t be surprised if they don't sell data of their Fiber customers to make more money.

It is hard to say no to money.....
 
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