Google Wireless (Project Fi)

**Gabai** · 2015-10-19 23:58

Ordered a Nexus 5X with Project Fi service tonight. Google is even doing a similar setup to other carriers with financing options available for the device price.

Will keep you updated on how it goes.

**Burningthought** · 2015-10-20 01:04

I've had Fi for about 3 months now. It's pretty much smooth going but i'm a little down that there's no upgrade plans available for people who already bought Nexus 6's. I had mine for less than 30 days but more than the 14 day buyers remorse period so I was stuck with what I had. Can't beat the monthly bill though, I paid $33~ for my last months bill.

**Tokitoki** · 2015-10-20 07:07

I got back this weekend from a two week vacation. Went to Costa Rica (Guanacaste area) and Mexico (just north of Playa del Carmen). Had full service 90% of the time with mobile data, only lost it when we were in the rainforest areas (understandably).

Haven't had any problems at all within the US. Even at the in-laws where Verizon failed miserably to get any service at all I have full service on Project Fi.

Have similar sentiments about upgrades. I also got my phone within a month of the new models being released.

**Byrthnoth** · 2015-10-20 09:15

This looks interesting, but are you buying the capability to talk/text/etc. for $20 a month, or is it actually unlimited talk/text/etc.? Because it sounds like they're routing a lot of their talking over the 4G LTE network, which means it would contribute to that $10/GB total.

**Obiron** · 2015-10-20 11:18

I also signed up for Fi and the Nexus 5X (I did it the day pre-orders went live). I got my Fi invite back around the time I was looking for a new phone, but I wasn't really wanting something as big as the 6 so I held off. The LG G4 came out around that time too, so I went with that instead. It's been a good phone, but I'm looking forward to having a Nexus. It shipped yesterday, expected to be delivered Thursday. I go out of town on Friday, so my first experience with Fi will be seeing how it works when I travel.

Originally Posted by Byrthnoth

This looks interesting, but are you buying the capability to talk/text/etc. for $20 a month, or is it actually unlimited talk/text/etc.? Because it sounds like they're routing a lot of their talking over the 4G LTE network, which means it would contribute to that $10/GB total.

The $20 base prices gives unlimited talk/text. My only question around that is with VoLTE, will it also count against data? I haven't found an official answer, but I don't make a lot of calls so I'm not too worried about that. I'll watch my data usage and see if I can figure out the answer though. For now I assume they separate it out, kinda like T-Mobile makes certain music streaming apps not count against your data.

**Deejay** · 2015-10-20 22:29

I was interested in using project fi until I realized that I use on average 7GB of data each month because I watch way too much you tubes during my commute, which doesn't really mean that I'd save that much money of any in the long run.

**Talint** · 2015-10-20 22:35

My sim card arrives Friday.

I am excite.

**enzan** · 2015-10-21 01:11

Project Fi has been so much better for me cost wise, and coverage wise so far. Bill tends to be around $30, and I have service when I am on a road in the middle of nowhere. Now if I could just get to Austin for that Google Fiber, and be done with AT&T once and for all...

**Tokitoki** · 2015-10-21 08:03

Yeah my bill is around $30/month plus the $22/month for the phone. Should have paid it outright, but wanted the extra cash on hand for tips for the wedding.

**Dantrag** · 2015-10-21 09:10

Last month I used 9GB this month I'm at 6. No way this will be any cheaper.

**Tokitoki** · 2015-10-21 09:14

Do you guys stream Netflix over mobile data or something? I only used about 1GB last month and don't normally go over 3GB.

**Dantrag** · 2015-10-21 10:27

I travel almost 100% right now. So I use the hell out of my phone.

**Burningthought** · 2015-11-05 19:16

I'm working on month 4 now and I'm still enjoying the service, but there's always a little reminder every now and then that this is still in beta. I think I might be having issues with my sim, it's having a hard time finding LTE in places i've normally had LTE. I've also noticed that it took a while to switch over to my wifi when I was home. I'm going to chalk it up to the weather being screwy (severe heavy thunderstorms for 3-4 days in a row) since most places I go will have LTE 100% of the time. If it continues to be a problem i'll just call Fi support.

**Tokitoki** · 2015-11-06 07:53

The only issue I've had so far is one call I was on with a friend during lunch while I was at work. I was on the office wifi and the call was going through wifi. I had to go outside and move my car (alternate side parking) and when I went outside the wifi range it cut out for about 10 seconds. Only happened once in the multitude of times I've done that though.

I've noticed that it can take a couple minutes to switch over to the Google approved wifi hotspots, but I don't have an issue with my saved wifi networks.

**Fhloston** · 2016-03-08 13:09

Bump.

Seems they just opened the flood gates on this. No invite required. Current promotion is the Nexus 5x for $200. Ordered mine this morning and can't wait to try it out.

I posted last year about being on Republic Wireless. I'm a cheap bastid and am still rocking the gen 1 Moto X. Tired of waiting on a new phone from them. From reading their forums, their community is tired as well. Anyone else here still using Project Fi? So far I've read nothing but good things.

**Tokitoki** · 2016-03-08 13:13

Still on it. I've had no problems with it and I had great reception in Costa Rica and Mexico when I went on my honeymoon. Data doesn't cost anything extra abroad, nor do texts. Calls are like $.10 a minute or something when international.

**Obiron** · 2016-03-08 14:16

Still on it here as well. I've had an issue lately with GPS dropping out even though I have LTE. Not sure if it's the phone or Fi, but it comes back quickly so it hasn't been too bad. Other than that, everything has been smooth sailing.

**Omnipotent** · 2016-03-29 10:59

Just an update. I have had Project Fi for 2 months. I have had no service issues -- I use roughly 1GB a month since I am on WiFI quite often and my bill averages 28$ a month. I just converted my girlfriend to it, and they currently have a deal where you get 150$ off a new phone with activation..... My VZW bill was 95$ every month, it costed me back them almost 320$ for the phone and in a matter of 5 months I will have made my money back.... DO IT.

**Talint** · 2016-03-29 13:58

Yep. My T-Mobile bill was $85 before I owned my Nexus 4, and $70 after.

Google Fi puts me at around $30. The Nexus six was paid off in about 6 months.

**Byrthnoth** · 2016-03-29 15:08

My wife got a Nexus 5 with Fi and likes it so far (DC area).

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