Project Fi: A Wireless Cellular Service by Google

Google has just launched its long-rumored wireless cellular service that comes up to give a tough competition for AT&T and Verizon communication.

Yes! A wireless Service for Cell Phone users.

The web Internet giant, Google is now becoming a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) by offering its wireless service.

Here's What we Need to Know:

1. Google’s MVNO service is named "Project Fi"

A new wireless cellular phone service, dubbed Project Fi, could help the web Internet giant gains new heights into the $189 Billion market of mobile industry.

2. The service starts at "$20 per Month."

For $20 a month, you will get unlimited calls and texting in your country along with Wireless tethering and International coverage in more than 120 countries.

The data pack is for additional charges of $10 per GB of bandwidth consumed. Therefore, a $20 basic plan plus a $30 3GB plan would cost you a total of $50. International data is at the same price.

Visit: http://fi.google.com/about/plan/

3. Pay only for the data you Use

The most interesting part of this service is that the company will refund you for data bandwidth you do not use every month on your next bill.

4. The service is Invite Only right now

Google is not launching Project Fi for everyone right now.

So, those who are interested can sign up on the Project Fi website and hope to be the lucky one. Request an invite at https://fi.google.com/.

5. The service combines Sprint and T-Mobile LTE networks

Google is not building its network of cell phone towers for Project Fi. Instead, it is piggybacking on the Sprint and T-Mobile LTE networks, which have agreed to carry the traffic for Google’s new project.

6. Project Fi works in most of the Country

This is how Google’s Coverage map currently looks like:

Visit: https://fi.google.com/coverage?u=0

7. Switching between Cellular and Wi-Fi Networks seamlessly

Moreover, the service provides you to switch between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

8. You Need a Nexus 6 handset Only

For now, Project Fi only works on Google's flagship Android phone Nexus 6 with a special SIM card, but hopefully it will soon be available for other handsets.

9. No Contracts

There are no long-term contracts, something other cell phone carriers are also moving away from.

However, if you buy and finance a Nexus 6 phone while signing up for Project Fi and then leave, the money owed on the phone will be due immediately.

10. Project Fi also works on Computers and Tablets

Not only on your mobile devices, but also the service works on your computer and tablet.