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GoogleFi Used to Be Technologically Advanced. Now It's Forgotten. What Happened?
- npopat12 3y agoI've been a long-time user of Google Fi, and I remember when it first launched – it felt like a peek into the future of telco. The seamless international data coverage, private VPN, integration of multiple networks and straightforward pricing were all groundbreaking at the time. But lately, it seems like GoogleFi has fallen off the radar. Especially when it comes to customer support. I've been imagining what a technologically advanced carrier might include. Enhanced protection for your primary number with complimentary burner numbers? Satellite connectivity? Improved SIM swap protection? It's like Google Fi hit a technological plateau. What happened to the innovation and competitive edge it once had. I'm curious to hear your thoughts and whether you feel the same.
- ianburrell 3y agoI think one problem with Google Fi is that they did some cool stuff but it should have been rolled out to other providers. The Messaging sync is something that everyone should have. It should have be improved at least to the level of previous systems. It should be possible to sync messages to other Android phones, and have native iOS apps instead of web browser app. Multiple phone numbers can be done with Google Voice but that should be integrated with Google Fi. I suspect that Starlink partnership with T-Mobile could hurt Google Fi if T-Mobile doesn't license to MVNOs.
- halJordan 3y agoGoogle fi didn't launch with a vpn
- adolph 3y agoWhat happened? It's the standard story arc of Google products. The only question is how much time passes in suspended animation before retirement.
- dmitrygr 3y agoThey never convinced AT&T or VZW to give them access. So now their network-auto-switching is of no use since T-Mo and Spring merged and any T-Mo MVNO gives you more-or-less the same service as Fi, but cheaper.