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Google Fi Adds Second 5G Network, Keeps Partner Secret
Confirmed
In Short: Google Fi’s spokesperson told Ars Technica that the decision to keep the second network a secret is odd, as MVNOs typically advertise their network partners.
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Google Fi has announced an upgrade to its service, dubbed the 'super network,' which now supports a second 5G network. However, the company has declined to disclose which network it is partnering with.
The super network upgrade includes security enhancements, as Google and industry partners have dismantled the XCPE backdoor, which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet.
Google Fi’s spokesperson told Ars Technica that the decision to keep the second network a secret is odd, as MVNOs typically advertise their network partners.
The upgrade also includes improved security measures, as Google Fi has worked with industry partners to dismantle the XCPE backdoor.
Google Fi’s super network aims to enhance user experience and security, but the lack of transparency regarding the second network partner has raised questions.
What this adds
Google Fi's upgrade includes security enhancements, as Google and industry partners have dismantled the XCPE backdoor, which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet.
Background
The super network upgrade also includes security enhancements, as Google and industry partners have dismantled the XCPE backdoor, which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet.
What's confirmed
- Google Fi has announced an upgrade to its service, dubbed the 'super network,' which now supports a second 5G network. However, the company has declined to disclose which network it is partnering with.
- The super network upgrade includes security enhancements, as Google and industry partners have dismantled the XCPE backdoor, which enrolled more than 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet.
- Google Fi’s spokesperson told Ars Technica that the decision to keep the second network a secret is odd, as MVNOs typically advertise their network partners.
- The upgrade also includes improved security measures, as Google Fi has worked with industry partners to dismantle the XCPE backdoor.
- Google Fi’s super network aims to enhance user experience and security, but the lack of transparency regarding the second network partner has raised questions.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.
Sources
- Ars Technicalink
- The Hacker Newslink
- Livenowfoxlink
- IndieWirelink
- The Indian Expresslink
- Fox Newslink
- Fox Businesslink
- Cbclink
- Ars Technicalink
- Advanced-Televisionlink
- TechCrunchlink
- Cnetlink
- Rcdealink
- Nfltraderumorslink
- WarpBeat — background on Google Fi Upgrades to Super Network, Keeps New Partner Secret link
- Tito — video link
- Kuch Bhi Haat — video link