I'm thinking about getting it but would love to know more...
I'd love to find out how the experience is so far, and what made you sign up for it?
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Should I get a warranty or insurance for my Google Fi phone?
Do you have a habit of dropping your phone into puddles, toilet bowls, scenic lakes, raging rivers, and other bodies of water? Then you might want to get Google Fi’s device protection plan.
Does Google Fi let you bring your own phone?
It sure does. But as we mentioned, some devices (like iPhones) will have restricted service.
What’s Google Fi’s return policy?
All devices purchased from Google Fi are covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
What is the catch on the subscription program? I was ready to pay up front, but this seems like they are giving a discount AND free financing.
I thought I'd save someone time and money and give an honest review of Google Fi services. I really wanted to love it, but.... I'm switching back to at&t. I'm in NJ and NYC area.
Pro's: good connection overseas, no issues connecting to network upon arrival to Europe ( compared to At&t ), no international data charges.
Con's: spotty connection, no connection at all in specific areas. IT support is useless and openly mean at times. I contacted them when I discovered that I have no network connection at work watsoever - no phone calls, no data (never had this issue with at&t), 2 weeks and 5 IT support reps later - the issue still persists. Notification "Sim card is not provisioned" and "emergency calls only" is a normal thing. I have Google 7 pro phone and iPhone on the second line ( with the same issues).
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?
I’m looking at the phone subscription for the pixel 7a, and it says I’ll pay $20.80 per month for two years. This comes out to $499 in total, whereas the phone is available on the Google store for $449, with an option for 0% interest financing. Am I missing something? What’s the point of the phone subscription if I’m actually going to pay more?
read the part where you receive $250 in credit, so is $10.38/mo worth it
https://fi.google.com/about/promo-terms/?id=CctT5ry__gUA
As the other user said buying from Google direct you won't get $250 off the phone as credit towards your phone bill.
So it's up to you whether you'd rather have $50 off immediately without being obligated to be Fi customer for 2 years or $250 in credit while being tied to Fi for 2 years.
So do you plan on leaving Fi anytime in the next 2 years? If you do take the $50 now. If you don't buying from Fi direct is cheaper.
Only other thing is Google direct has the coral color as an exclusive color.
I currently have Verizon and my wife and I are on my parent's plan because it's financially beneficial for all of us. But each of us are paying upwards of 175 a month because we have new device payment plans. I'm looking to switch away from Verizon but really like their service coverage.
Google-Fi prices are amazing and so I'm looking to possibly switch to them once my device is paid off next month and I'm looking to get a new Google Pixel through the Fi plan as well.
Can anyone provide an honest unbiased opinion on Google Fi, it's network coverage and reliability and it's downsides or upsides other than cheaper plans?