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Google Fi vs Xfinity Mobile
The difference between Google Fi and Xfinity mobile is that while Google Fi is a telecommunication service provided by Google. Whereas, Xfinity mobile, is a wireless carrier brand, which gives you options to choose your plan.
Google Fi, named as Project Fi in its beta version in 2015, became public in 2016. It is an MNVO (mobile virtual network operator), which means that the company works with several mobile operators to get access to their electrical infrastructure.
Xfinity Mobile is a wireless carrier service that uses Verizon’s and LTE network. It is a postpaid service and is only available to Comcast internet users.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | Google Fi | Xfinity Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Date | 2016 | 2017 |
| Service Founder | Dave Watson, Dana Strong and Mathew Strauss | |
| Eligibility | Everyone can use it | Have to be Xfinity internet customer |
| Payment Criteria | Pay on the first day of month for the usage | Option to pay once or pay for instantly and use it |
| Network Provider | T-mobile and Sprint | Verizon and LTE |
| Services | Phone calls, SMS, mobile data | Unlimited Data or the amount one paid for. |
What is Google Fi?
Google Fi was founded by Google in 2015 and was launched for public in 2016. This is a telecommunication service, which includes telephonic calls, mobile data, SMS, Wi-Fi and broadband services.
Unfortunately, Google Fi is only available in United States but it may work weakly in any nearby countries. Google Fi does not own any wireless network structure to support its functioning.
Google Fi uses Sprint, U.S. Cellular and T-sprint network services. These three are the best network services in the US and, hence, it helps Google Fi to function smoothlessly.
Phone calls seamlessly transition through mobile data to Wi-Fi networks, without interrupting the user. Also, for using Google Fi, one can simply sign up for it online and Google will send a SIM to user.
Google Fi also provides a group plan for six members. This plan works in a similar manner as an individual plan.
What is Xfinity Mobile?
Xfinity mobile is a postpaid service but it is only available to the Xfinity internet customers. It is an MVNO but is limited to only Xfinity internet users.
The service was founded by Dave Watson, Dana Strong and Mathew Strauss, in April 2017. Xfinity mobile offers two plan options to the customers.
Xfinity mobile is only available for people who have Comcast in their area. But, the customer can avail this service for free, only if he/she maintains their Xfinity internet service.
The data speed of the service is high, given it is supported by Verxion’s top-rated network. The service also offers 5G network in some locations.
Another condition to avail the offer is that one’s mobile must be compatible for the service. All mobile phones (especially androids) are not compatible for the service and hence, the user will not be able to use it.
Main Differences Between Google Fi and Xfinity Mobile
- For Xfinity Mobile, only Xfinity internet users can avail this service. But, everyone can use Google Fi by simply signing up for it online.
- Google Fi only offers a single plan for the service but Xfinity Mobile offers the ‘pay-as-you-go’ plan too.
- Google Fi was launched by the giant, Google. But, Xfinity Mobile was launched by three people, Dave Watson, Dana Strong and Mathew Strauss.
- Google Fi operates with multiple mobile network operators for their service but Xfinity Mobile has their own infrastructure.
- Xfinity Mobile is just a mobile data provider, but Google Fi provides services of telephone calls, SMS, and mobile data.
- Xfinity Mobile is free for people who have maintained their Xfinity internet service, but Google Fi does not have any such offer.
References
- https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3249157
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308596120301762
- https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/7959885/
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