Do you think there will be any backlash against Project Fi?
Project Fi gives more choice to consumers (though I'm not sure if the average consumer will even know it exists). Sprint and T-Mobile benefit because they are Google's carrier partners.
AT&T and Verizon probably won't like Project Fi because it could eventually challenge them in the marketplace if it becomes popular.
I think smartphone companies could go either way. They might not like Project Fi if the hardware requirements are too strict. (Right now only the Nexus 6 is supported, and there is no news on other devices going on Project Fi.)
However, if more people end up joining Project Fi, I can see smartphone companies developing their own Project Fi-compatible phones. Maybe Google just needs to certify the hardware before letting it go on the network.
So, what's your take?
Project Fi gives more choice to consumers (though I'm not sure if the average consumer will even know it exists). Sprint and T-Mobile benefit because they are Google's carrier partners.
AT&T and Verizon probably won't like Project Fi because it could eventually challenge them in the marketplace if it becomes popular.
I think smartphone companies could go either way. They might not like Project Fi if the hardware requirements are too strict. (Right now only the Nexus 6 is supported, and there is no news on other devices going on Project Fi.)
However, if more people end up joining Project Fi, I can see smartphone companies developing their own Project Fi-compatible phones. Maybe Google just needs to certify the hardware before letting it go on the network.
So, what's your take?