Has anyone gotten the invitation yet? Anyone thinking of switching their mobile service if received the invite? I like to get some input from you guys
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
Looks interesting, I wonder how much impact that switching between wifi and cellular networks will have on the battery life of the devices.
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
Will look into it more once it comes out.
Ekmung, T-Mobile had that option or for couple of years now that in a low cellular network area, the phone will switch to Wi-Fi more to make calls. I have that option in my plan already, and though it might effect the battery life, but honestly I never had high expectations from the current smart phones when it comes to battery life. I always carry a charger with me anyways
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
why would that affect battery life?
I dont know. I am not an electronics guy. :(
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
i am, and i dont think it should have any impact. smartphones already search for wifi networks by default. if you are in an area without cellular reception, that will drain your battery faster because your phone periodically searches for reception, and it is energy-expensive to do this.
Understanding from what you said, it should have an impact then. If my phone switches from cellular to WiFi, my cellular antenna will keep itself busy, looking for a signal. But then it's no different than any other time when I am in a no coverage zone, so having Google fi on my phone is not going to drain my battery any more than being in T-Mobile or any other carrier network.
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
If it is active scanning then mobile phone has to probe for both cellular and suitable wifi signals actively. Then there is also issue of handover (vertical handover to be exact) meaning more control messages to associate, authenticate and encrypt data from cellular to wifi and then to next wifi and so on if the user is moving or walking around.
If it is passive scanning, then mobile phone can remain connected to cellular network until, it gets invitation from a wifi router that it should make the switch. In this case mobile phone is not looking for candidate wifi continuously, it can sleep and wake to receive the control message.
So active scanning may have an impact on battery since the phone is always looking for best match. There is a way around, which Google can employ, i.e. predict the user movement (or rather track him) and make associations with next wifi spot while he is still using the current connection. This will reduce the setup delay as well as message exchange which normally consumes more energy.
Re: Google’s fi project, anyone?
This is their website https://fi.google.com/about/
Their prices are not any good, tbh . Basic fi is $20 + 2 Gb data for $20 . So per month you end up paying $40 + tax + fee . Which is same as you pay with T-Mobile .
They could have come with a better price plan . I wasn’t expecting being such a jew with Google .
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
Initially it'll only work on Nexus 6? That's a minus.
Re: Google’s fi project, anyone?
I’m all for it.
#1](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=1) . Have you ever checked to see if you used up the 2gb? I bet 75% of the time you use less. With Fi you’d get that money back.
#2](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=2) . You’d have additional Sprint towers to support you where TMo disappears.
#3](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=3) . Google is teaming up with other wifi providers to provide some extra coverage in various US markets.
#4](http://www.paklinks.com/gs/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=4) . The special SIM you’d get works with multiple providers, what’s to stop Google from making deals with other service providers? 
^ I agree. Money back for the unused portion and potentially uninterrupted service because it switches between T-Mobile, Sprint, and about a million hotspots, whichever is the strongest at your current location, are the best features.
Also, if you hit your data plan limit, it won't throttle you down. You will keep getting the LTE strength, though Google will then charge you for the extra use. If you live in one if the big metros, you will probably never over shoot your limit, cause chances are you would always be connected to a free hotspot
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
I dont know. I am not an electronics guy. :(
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Aray bhai there are non electronics engineer also. I am civil/mechanical
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
Mech Engineer who is civil
Or civil engineer who is mechanical?
Civil engineer by education
Re: Google's fi project, anyone?
an FYI , I haven't received an invitation YET
Me neither, but my account page says that I will get an invite.
Re: Google’s fi project, anyone?
Got mail from Google today giving-me-hosla-rakho-type-mail k tumhari invite bus aaney hi wali hai
lets see how long more it takes..
