Google virtual telecommunications service renamed as Google Fi, adding iPhone and more Android phones to the list of certified compatible phones

As previously reported, Google not only confirmed that its virtual telecommunications service ProjectFi will include the Apple iPhone in the list of friendly supported models, but also officially launched a dedicated app for the iOS platform, and also made this virtual telecommunications service The official name - GoogleFi will be activated from now on, and more Android phones will be more fully compatible with this virtual telecommunications service.

After the official name was activated, Google’s virtual telecommunications service, which was renamed GoogleFi, also changed to a new icon. However, the service content basically did not change much and continued to be included in the United States every month. It provides a basic fee of US$20 for unlimited calls and text messages, and a usage model of US$10 per 1GB of data traffic, and can provide services in more than 170 countries around the world. Internet traffic also remains priced at US$10 per 1GB. , if the set traffic for the month is not used up, the fee will be refunded to the user in proportion, and the call service will be calculated at rates ranging from US$0.2 per minute.

GoogleFi can currently connect to the Internet through 4GLTE in the United States, and 4GLTE network connection speeds are currently being provided in more than 170 countries and regions around the world, allowing users to connect to the Internet in most areas. Conveniently using high-speed mobile networks, you can smoothly connect to Google service content even in China. At the same time, when the data traffic usage exceeds 6GB, the billing will continue to be based on the 6GB data traffic quota (i.e. 60 US dollars). However, after exceeding 15GB, the speed will be significantly reduced. If the user needs it, the user can pay an additional fee to restore the original speed. .

For those who live in the United States or often travel overseas, the GoogleFi service mainly solves the problem of making it easier to access the Internet through mobile phones. Users do not need to keep changing the SIM card in the mobile phone or worry about insufficient network traffic. Although the simultaneous billing method will not be the cheapest for small usage, it is provided at a very reasonable price. Even if the monthly data is not used up, it will be refunded to the user in proportion.

Provides exclusive apps for the iOS platform to expand the application market, but it is still unable to be used for the eSIM function of the iPhone

With the official name enabled this time, Google will not only The official icon and web service interface have been updated, Apple iPhone has been further included in the list of friendly supported models, and a dedicated app has been launched for the iOS platform, so that GoogleFi services can also be more fully used on iPhone models.

However, before this, GoogleFi services could actually be used on iOS devices. However, calls and mobile network connection services could only be used through physical SIM cards, but the app could not confirm or adjust the current service usage. situation, it cannot even automatically connect to the best network resources, or make calls or answer calls through VoWiFi.

Although support for iOS devices has been added as a beta test this time, it is not yet available as an eSIM in the iPhone This virtual telecommunications service is expanded to more diverse markets.

At the same time, in this update, Google also announced that it will allow HTC, Huawei, LG, Samsung and other brands to promote Android models to more fully use GoogleFi services. However, before this, in fact, through manual settings, Android phones promoted by various brands have been able to use GoogleFi services. This time, Google officially announced a list of more certified models that are compatible with GoogleFi services (Note), but There are still some functions, such as the function of seamlessly connecting to better signal networks, or the newly added VPN security function, which are currently only available on compatible certified models such as Pixel.

Note: Currently, the HTCU series models seem to still have some certification issues, so only the Pixel series meets the compatibility certification. However, according to the author’s previous experience, both HTCU11 and HTCU12+ are compatible with GoogleFi services.