Google Project Fi available today...

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Received my invite and thought I might explain for those new to this idea.

You can port your current number or choose to use your Google Voice number or choose a new number all together.

Project Fi runs on T-Mobile and Sprint networks and is available on Nexus 6 ONLY as of right now and most likely will until the program takes off, if it does become a success.

You can buy a Nexus 6, in Midnight Blue (no White model) or use your current N6.

You can pay $499 for the 32GB or $549 for the 64GB

In full or at $20.79 or $22.88 for 24 months WAC.

Verizon's 6GB More Everything plan runs almost identical in cost with Verizon running $5 more.

Google 6GB = $20+$60=$80

Verizon 6GB ME plan with discount = $15+$70=$85.

If one were on Verizon Edge, the same plan cost as above + an avg $20-25 for the Edge phone.

Still close in cost.

5 things to know about Project Fi

Say hello to fast speeds, easy communication and simple pricing.

1. Tap into a network of networks     Project Fi uses new technology to give you better coverage by intelligently connecting you to the fastest network at your location whether it's Wi-Fi or our two LTE network partners.
2. Secure connections to fast, reliable Wi-Fi networks     We automatically connect you to over a million Wi-Fi networks we've verified as fast and reliable. When we connect you to an open network, we secure your data through encryption.
3. Wi-Fi enabled calls provide even more coverage     When you’re on the move, calls seamlessly transition between Wi-Fi and cellular, so you can keep your conversation going.
4. One simple plan     Our plan starts with the Fi Basics for $20 per month, which includes: unlimited domestic talk and text, unlimited international texts, Wi-Fi tethering, and access to coverage in 120+ countries. Then it's $10 per GB for data. $10 for 1GB, $20 for 2GB $30 for 3GB, and so on. That's it. With no annual contract required.
5. Never pay for unused data     Our plan is designed to save you money. Let's say you go with 3 GB for $30 and only use 1.4 GB one month. You'll get $16 back — you only pay for what you use.

What say you?

Pros and cons?

Weth

I can see for some with low data usage and in a good T-mobile or Sprint area, this can save money. For how our family works, I would pay much more with Google's plan - $360 per month for Google Fi vs $180 for Verizon, and Verizon would include 2 tablets I didn't include on Google Fi.

But, for that low data user, or one that can use data on wifi almost all the time, $30 for phone service and 1 GB is a sweet deal.

Data pricing is still a big profit center for the carriers and they are riding that money as long as they can. $10 per GB is just huge profit margin. To get in line with my current charges, Google Fi would need to charge $4 per GB to be competitive.