Google's clearly not allowed to say who the new network is, but a quick look at the updated coverage map confirms that it's Verizon.
When Google Fi first launched it could switch between two networks depending on signal quality, T-Mobile and Sprint. But then T-Mobile bought Sprint, so there was no more switching. It'll be nice to have the switching feature again. I still frequently run into areas where T-Mobile data service does not work at all (both in populated and rural areas, and often despite 4 or 5 bars of signal).
Google's current agreement with T-Mobile gives Fi subscribers the same quality of service as direct T-Mobile subscribers. It'll be interesting to see if that continues and extends to Verizon as well.
I’ve heard that there are MVNOs out there which work across multiple carriers in the US. Couldn’t any of those do something similar here?
Can any of them work with all three carriers? Does anyone know what pricing is like for these multi-carrier MVNOs?
Google's clearly not allowed to say who the new network is, but a quick look at the updated coverage map confirms that it's Verizon.
When Google Fi first launched it could switch between two networks depending on signal quality, T-Mobile and Sprint. But then T-Mobile bought Sprint, so there was no more switching. It'll be nice to have the switching feature again. I still frequently run into areas where T-Mobile data service does not work at all (both in populated and rural areas, and often despite 4 or 5 bars of signal).
Google's current agreement with T-Mobile gives Fi subscribers the same quality of service as direct T-Mobile subscribers. It'll be interesting to see if that continues and extends to Verizon as well.