Chapter 8, Problem 1OC

Program Plan Intro

Project Fi:

• It is a wireless service introduced by Google which provides mobile data to users with the combination of three mobile networks, Sprint, T-mobile and U.S Cellular.
• It carries a relationship with one of the largest cellular carriers “Three”.
• It provides services for more than 120 countries and also offers faster speed network for the people who are travelling abroad.

Explanation of Solution

Working of Google’s Project Fi:

• Project Fi routes the customer’s data automatically and seamlessly between the available Wi-Fi networks and the 4G LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks of Sprint, T-Mobile and U.S. Cellular.
• The routing of network depends upon the strongest signal which is available in the user’s location.
• Project Fi operates on Google’s Nexus which allows wireless tethering setting the phone as a mobile Wi- Fi router allowing the laptop to use the phone’s data connection.
• Project Fi uses approximately 1 million free open Wi-Fi hotspots. Google has verified this network as fast as reliable.
• Project Fi uses encryption technique to protect the password and personal data of the users who are accessing the public Wi-Fi.
• It provides some services to the customers like call, text and check voice mail in their android devices. It also provides prepaid services to the customer which allows the user to pay only for the data they actually use.