iOS 18 is rolling out today with RCS to improve the Android-iPhone messaging experience, but support is not yet enabled for all carriers, including Google Fi Wireless.
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After rolling out Number Lock last week to follow the latest FCC rules around SIM swapping, Google Fi is now complying with the regulatory agency’s Safe Connections Act (PDF).
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Google Fi Wireless has a new Number Lock feature that provides an “additional layer of protection against illegal SIM swaps.”
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Google Fi’s top plan already includes 100 GB of Google One storage, and the MVNO is now offering Unlimited Plus subscribers a free two-month trial to AI Premium.
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In one of its deeper discounts, Google Fi is effectively offering the Pixel 8 Pro for $199 after monthly bill credits.
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Google Fi introduced “Simply Unlimited” in 2021 and the plan is now seeing a price increase if you have three or more members.
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Google is emailing some Fi Wireless subscribers with a pretty notable promo code offer that gives them “10% off a new line for 2 years.”
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A new Google Store promo will give you two free years of Fi data if you buy the Pixel Watch 2 LTE, which is currently on discount.
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While there are no Google Store Black Friday deals for the Pixel Watch 2 LTE, Google Fi Wireless is offering a $75 discount.
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Google Fi is reaching out to existing subscribers with pretty good “upgrade” offers that bring down the Pixel 8 to $399 and Pixel 8 Pro to $599.
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With the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro launching today, Google Fi has instructions on eSIM activation for those being told that Apple’s new devices are not supported.
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As part of the Google Store 25th birthday sale in the US, the LTE Pixel Watch is discounted and comes with “2 years of free data for your device.”
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If you’re a Google Fi Wireless Unlimited Plus subscriber, the carrier is changing how your Google One perk is managed starting September 25.
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Google sent an email today to Fi Wireless subscribers about Customer Proprietary Network Information (CPNI) and how it’s opting them in to sharing that information with Alphabet affiliates.
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One aspect of Google Fi is a built-in VPN, and the MVNO recently made changes to the setup process that most noticeably resulted in a new icon.
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Announced last month, the redesign of the Google Fi Wireless companion app is now rolling out.
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In 2018, Google’s MVNO dropped the “Project” from its name. The service is now called “Google Fi Wireless” with a bigger family plan focus, redesigned mobile app, and expanded smartwatch support.
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Following the launch of iOS 16.4 on Monday, Google Fi today officially announced that 5G service is now available on the iPhone.
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Google Fi is running an aggressive trade-in promotion wherein you effectively get the Pixel 7 for free after 24 monthly bill credits. This deal looks to be aimed at those new to the Google MVNO, with the old trade-in offer applying to existing customers.
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To attract prospective subscribers, Google Fi is testing a seven-day trial of its service that takes advantage of eSIM support on Android and the iPhone.
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Project Fi’s original technical innovation was the ability to switch between Sprint and T-Mobile for the best possible service. US Cellular was added later, but Google Fi has now dropped the carrier as an official network.
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The Pixel 7 is now four months old and starting to get eclipsed by the next generation of flagships. Google Fi is now discounting the Pixel 7 Pro to $449 via 24 monthly bill credits.
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An iPhone 12 or 13 on Google Fi is currently limited to 4G LTE data, but that might be changing as the iOS 16.4 beta appears to add support for 5G service.
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