MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 22 (UPI) -- Google on Wednesday unveiled its new wireless service, Project Fi, which features a $20 per month fee for talk and text, and $10 per gig of data.
The program is unique not only for its straightforward pricing plan, but for its use of existing mobile networks in the United States.
Google has teamed with Sprint and T-Mobile to switch mobile users between the two networks -- and free, open wi-fi hotspots -- depending on what provides the best coverage.
"We developed new technology that gives you better coverage by intelligently connecting you to the fastest available network at your location, whether it's WiFi or one of our two partner LTE networks," a blog post on Google's website said.
Project Fi also allows users to use the service through whichever device they wish, including mobile phone, tablet or computer.
The service is $20 per month for talk, text, WiFi tethering and international coverage in more than 120 countries. Data is $10 per gig and should a user not use all the data they pay for, Google will provide a prorated refund.
So far the service is only available for Nexus 6 phones. Potential customers can request an invitation for the service at fi.google.com.
