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Google Fi Upgrades to Super Network, Keeps New Partner Secret
Confirmed
In Short: 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.
Google Fi has announced an upgrade to its service, now dubbed the 'super network,' which adds support for a second 5G network. However, the company is keeping mum about which network it is.
When asked about the new partner, a Google spokesperson declined to name the network, which is unusual for the company.
With the super network, Google Fi is again offering a dual-carrier service in the United States.
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.
Google Fi's new super network helps eliminate the legacy attack surface out of the box, proactively mitigating a primary method used by SMS blasters before they can target devices.
The super network upgrade is designed to enhance user experience and security, but the lack of transparency about the new partner network remains puzzling.
Google Fi's new super network is expected to improve connectivity and security for its users, though the identity of the second network remains undisclosed.
What's confirmed
- Google Fi has announced an upgrade to its service, now dubbed the 'super network,' which adds support for a second 5G network. However, the company is keeping mum about which network it is.
- When asked about the new partner, a Google spokesperson declined to name the network, which is unusual for the company.
- With the super network, Google Fi is again offering a dual-carrier service in the United States.
- 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.
- Google Fi's new super network helps eliminate the legacy attack surface out of the box, proactively mitigating a primary method used by SMS blasters before they can target devices.
- The super network upgrade is designed to enhance user experience and security, but the lack of transparency about the new partner network remains puzzling.
- Google Fi's new super network is expected to improve connectivity and security for its users, though the identity of the second network remains undisclosed.
What's still developing
- Nothing material beyond the confirmed record.