Google Fi Wireless: Flexible, secure phone plans for families
Can Someone explain the benefit of the Google Fi phone subscription program?
How is your Google Fi phone subscription experience so far?
DO NOT GO WITH GOOGLE FI !!!
Which Google Fi plan is the best?
Does Google Fi Wireless work with an iPhone?
While you can use just about any phone with Google Fi, iPhones are tricky. Google Fi is optimized for Google Pixel phones and select other Android models certified as "Designed for Fi," meaning that they'll have certain benefits that non-"Designed for Fi" phones will not.
This is significant in terms of coverage, as "Designed for Fi" phones will have access to the full range of Google Fi's network sources, including T-Mobile cell towers, US Cellular towers, and a range of hotspots, but iPhones and non-"Designed for Fi" phones will be restricted to just T-Mobile coverage.
Is Google Fi Wireless actually unlimited?
"Unlimited" data is mostly just a reference to a fixed price per month for access to a certain amount of high-speed data. With each of the two unlimited data plans offered by Google Fi, you can use high-speed data up to a certain data cap before your data speeds will slow down due to deprioritization.
This doesn't affect how much data you can use, it just affects the speed. With the Simply Unlimited plan, your data speeds will be capped after you use 35GB of high-speed data, and with the Unlimited Plus plan your data speeds will be capped after 50GB.
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Hi everyone,
As we continue to evolve and improve Google Fi Wireless, we're excited to share some updates with you!
More value for the whole family. For the price that most people pay for a single line on most carriers, our Simply Unlimited plan is only $80/month for two to four lines, with unlimited data, calls, and texts within the US, Canada and Mexico, plus 5 GB of hotspot tethering. Starting today, the plan will also include full connectivity for compatible smartwatches at no extra cost (it counts towards your data usage). For all plans, you can now get a phone on us after 24 monthly bill credits with every new line you add to your plan.
A risk-free way to try it out before switching. Anyone with an eSIM compatible phone interested in trying out Google Fi Wireless can now sign up for our 7 day free trial.[1] The trial works right on your phone alongside your current service, and you’ll get unlimited data, calls, and texts in the US, hotspot tethering, spam call blocking and VPN to encrypt your online activity for private online connections.[2][3]
A new family-centric experience. Starting today and rolling out over the coming weeks, we’re sharing a refreshed family-centric design of our app, making it easier to manage your family’s digital safety settings, such as ensuring your child can only be called or texted by trusted numbers, and gives you the ability to add new members, discover helpful features and more, all in one place.[4]
Whichever plan you choose, Google Fi Wireless can deliver a great experience for families who want to stay connected.
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Disclaimers:
[1] The trial auto-renews after seven days, and can be canceled anytime.
[2] Blocks spam known to Google; may not detect all spam calls.
[3] Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN. Use of VPN may increase data costs depending on your plan.
[4] Contact controls available only on Android phones.
I just don't understand it. over 2 years ago I signed up with the expectation that I would receive a new phone after paying for 2 years. I didn't read the fine print, didn't fully understand that I was paying for the phone that was given to me. I'll own up to that.
But here is where it gets weirder.
An 'upgrade' to the Pixel 7a through the subscription plan is $20.80 a month for 2 years.
Buying a new Pixel 8 is only $16.62 a month.
Intriguing.. But I understand. It's on sale right now. $300 off. a little interesting that a newer, stronger phone would be cheaper.
from the shop in the SAME WEBSITE, Pixel 7a is ALSO on sale $200 off or $12.46 a month.
So. Ultimately, the phone subscription plan gives no benefits, Sales don't apply to the upgrade. You can do everything off the subscription plan that you could do on it.
What am I missing here? Please help me understand why a massive company has this system?