Project Fi Now Supports Three More Phones

Once relegated solely to Google’s own handsets, Project Fi has been slowly opening up its support of other phones. Today, Google announced that Project Fi supports three new phones.

“One of the top requests we hear is for more choices of Fi-friendly phones,” Project Fi’s Alex Zheng writes. “That’s why we’re introducing three new phones coming soon to Project Fi: the moto g6, LG G7 ThinQ, and LG V35 ThinQ.”

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Previous to this announcement, Google’s Project Fi network was compatible with Nexus and Pixel-branded handsets plus the Moto X4. So today’s update is a significant change that actually doubles the number of handsets you can optionally purchase with the service: In addition to the moto g6, LG G7 ThinQ, and LG V35 ThinQ, Project Fi also offers the Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL and the Moto X4 for sale.

And the new phones are reasonably priced for what they are. The Moto g6 normally costs just $249, but it’s available for only $199 on Project Fi. The LG G7 ThinQ and V35 ThinQ are both flagship-class devices that cost $749 and $899, respectively. And Project Fi does offer 0 percent financing if you want to put that new phone on your bill.

 

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  • m_p_w_84

    30 May, 2018 - 1:40 pm

    <p>I guess thats good news. But i've never heard of any of those phones. Is there a technical reason it can't be on an iPhone or Galaxy? </p>

    • jgraebner

      Premium Member
      30 May, 2018 - 2:01 pm

      <blockquote><a href="#279489"><em>In reply to m_p_w_84:</em></a></blockquote><p>Project FI is designed to seamlessly switch between Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular, or available wifi networks (as well as a variety of international providers) based on whatever has the strongest signal. The phone has to have special firmware to accommodate that.</p><p><br></p>

      • Paul Thurrott

        Premium Member
        30 May, 2018 - 4:54 pm

        <blockquote><a href="#279496"><em>In reply to jgraebner:</em></a></blockquote><p>Yep. Maddening that more phones don't do this.</p>

  • madthinus

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 1:44 pm

    <p>So you can finally own a nice phone and use it with Fi? ?</p>

  • Harrymyhre

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 1:46 pm

    <p>yes!!</p><p>great news. </p><p>Ready to go whole hog into Project Fi </p>

  • Glassman1234

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 1:50 pm

    <p>It seems to me that in the past, Fi phones (Nexus and Pixel aside) were Android One and came with the implication of fast and reliable security/feature updates. I actually have a Moto X4 on Fi and the updates have been very consistent. My concern is that Moto has never really supported the G series with updates (though security updates are OK) and LG is absolute drek with updates (My wife has an LG V20 the has Nougat 7.0 and security patch from December 2017). So, having more choice on Fi is great, but if it doesn't come with the prospect timely and reliable updates, it doesn't matter one iota how many phones they support.</p>

  • MacLiam

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 2:30 pm

    <p>Add the OnePlus 6 to the list and I'm there. Project Fi is the main reason I have not yet replaced my Nexus 6P, though I think it is possible I might go for the Pixel 3 later this year if the shortfalls of the Pixel 2 are addressed.</p>

    • DaddyBrownJr

      31 May, 2018 - 8:01 am

      <blockquote><a href="#279506"><em>In reply to MacLiam:</em></a></blockquote><p>OnePlus 6 has no CDMA, which is needed to connect to Sprint. It is never going to work on Fi.</p>

  • ommoran

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 3:33 pm

    <p>I can't wait until Google decides it wants to actually disrupt a market. Come to Canada with Project Fi. Please.</p>

  • edzucker

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 3:41 pm

    <p>This is really great to see. I used FI, with my Nexus 5X, last year in London, Scotland, and Iceland. Really good experience.</p>

  • SvenJ

    30 May, 2018 - 7:50 pm

    <p>I'll be taking a pass on the Moto option. Have a Moto X4 now and while it took Lenovo/Motorola 5 months to release 8.1 on this AndroidOne device, they neglected to do any basic testing. It broke USB (besides charging), Android Auto, and BT for some, Enjoy the thread at their forums https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Moto-X4/8-1-Broke-USB-Transfer-Capabilities/td-p/4066182 Note it is marked solved. That means they have offered a workaround, All you have to do is disable your screen lock and it's all good. Other avenues have suggested they have a fix and may let it out with the next regularly (such as it is) update. That's rumor. Nothing official from Lenovo/Motorola. </p><p>How about some nice Nokia Fi phones?</p>

  • Gavin Groom

    30 May, 2018 - 8:24 pm

    <p>Can't wait for them to roll this out in Australia.</p>

    • cipher2012

      31 May, 2018 - 2:52 pm

      <blockquote><a href="#279562"><em>In reply to TheSeeker:</em></a></blockquote><p>Yea, it isn't even available everywhere in the States. We don't have it in Omaha Nebraska at this time.</p>

  • Harrymyhre

    Premium Member
    30 May, 2018 - 10:47 pm

    <p>Which is the best? </p><p>The LG G7 or the LG v35?</p><p><br></p>

  • dstrauss

    06 June, 2018 - 10:27 am

    <p>I'm assuming Samsung is a "NEVER" for Project Fi?</p>

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