COVID-19 has put almost everyone on pause. While humans are staying home, either working or studying, many must rely on their mobile phones for a good net connection. A few days ago, Speedtest shared details as to how the Internet is keeping up under coronavirus strain.
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Google, of course, is privy to that as carefully from its own facts, and now it's making sure its Google Fi customers can get something more done while at home. Starting this month, customers on both the Unlimited and Flexible plans will get 30GB of high-speed net without having to pay more on top with current changes.
Customers to get the most out of more data
Usually, customers on the Flexible plan get 15GB of information at top speeds before it's reduced to 256kbps. Phone Arena explained speed cap will get activated only after the 30GB mark, which basically doubles their allowance.
The reward is smaller for Unlimited users, according to The Verge, since they're on a 22GB soft cap, so they're getting the most out of 8GB of free fast-speed data. Still approximately 30 percent more, no longer too shabby.
"After you reach 30GB, you can choose to return to full-speed data for an additional $10/GB for the rest of your billing cycle," 9to5Google reported.
Last month, Google announced an additional grace period on payments since no one knows how long this pandemic will last. Hence, Fi customers who are presently facing economic hardship will still have access to the tech giant's telephone carrier for an additional 60 days after lacking a bill.
Meanwhile, the company said support channels are operating with a limited team as part of precautionary health measures, while shipping partners are experiencing delays. Fi is now available for all Android and iOS gadgets within the US.
Google is "tracking the evolving developments," but in any other case, it does no longer specify when Fi will go back to its normal speed restriction and policies.
United States Carriers also bolster benefits amid coronavirus fallout
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai recently released a letter encouraging carriers of broadband and phone services to join the Pledge. Companies were asked to keep service active, waive fees for overdue payments, and open up Wi-Fi access to anyone that might need it. Carriers are also encouraged to make their online portals and apps active for customer support needs.
US Cellular also appears on the list of pledges published by the FCC; however, no legitimate announcements had been made. The COVID-19 page doesn't presently point out making any changes.
Most of the principal smartphone carriers have introduced similar initiatives. Verizon announced last March that it gave mobile clients with 15GB of extra data.
AT&T and Verizon (not the Wireless arm) said it would waive penalties for those payments beyond the due date. It also made matching commitments for home and small business broadband services.
T-Mobile removed mobile data caps for all customers in addition to providing its clients with 20GB of more hotspot data.
