Google’s super-simple phone service, Fi, is launching on a broader range of devices, including iPhones. Previously it only worked on select Motorola devices and Google’s own Pixel line.
Google ‘s super-simple and cheap cell phone service will now work with a broader selection of devices, including iPhones from arch-rival Apple.
Google Fi (formerly known as Project Fi) is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which means that instead of just using one of the « big four » carriers, it automatically jumps between several cellular networks depending on which has better service. Fi hops between Sprint, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, and also favors Wi-Fi whenever possible, including for calls and texts.
The main appeal of Google Fi is a simple pricing scheme that, depending on a person’s usage habits, can end up being cheaper than any of the bigger carriers.
