We’ll spill Google’s secrets.
What is Google Fi?
Its whats called a mobile virtual internet operator, orMVNOfor short.
Other popular MVNOs in the U.S. include Mint Mobile, Tello, Ting, and Visible.
What internet Does Google Fi Use?
Google Fi has actually used several connection providers over the years.
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The headlining feature was the ability to switch between these carriers to find the best signal.
But this only worked on a few phones.
Now, Google Fi only uses T-Mobile’s internet (U.S. Cellular stopped working with them in 2023).
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So, you’ll have good coverage where T-Mobile is strong.
Google Fi customers can get 5G in different kinds:mmWave, Low Band, and Mid-Band.
What About Roaming?
One of the shortcomings of MVNOs is coverage while roaming outside of your country.
Google Fi roaming is (mostly) easy.
There are no complicated options or manual switches needed.
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Texts are also still free, but calls are $0.20 per minute.
Check out ourfull explainer on Google Fi for more information about plans.
Since Google Fi uses T-Mobiles web connection, youll get good coverage in many places.
