I have a single flexible plan line and I'm a modest user of data since I'm mostly at home and those months I use 2 to 3GB of data so I'm spending $40 to $50 plus fees. That's about the same as the simply unlimited but I like the availability of a second SIM and international features of the flex plan. And I don't want to go all the way to the unlimited plus which would be more than what I spend. But when I'm traveling away from home even for a little bit those months I'm often in the 5GB and more range - I've hit the 6GB "free data" limit quite a few times in the last year so that's an $80 + fees month.

So why does Google charge so darn much per GB for the flexible plan when other companies offer packages of data in the $2/GB or even less range?

I just added a second line (as an eSIM) to my Pixel using Tello which is a T-Mobile MVNO operator. It has unlimited voice and text in the US not that I really need that, but more importantly comes with 5GB of data and it's just $14 plus just $0.22 in taxes. Yup, just $2.8 per GB. I've set my Pixel to the Tello SIM for all data and should I get close to exceeding the 5GB of data I can *immediately* (no waiting until the end of the month like Fi) upgrade to 10GB at $19/m or even unlimited for $25.

TL;DR I now have Fi with 5G of data for $34/mo and flexibility to upgrade to unlimited data for a total of $45/m. If I travel outside of the US I can switch the phone to lean on the Fi plan to get my international data and calls for that time only.

Update: I since realized that from the Tello mobile app you customize your plan further and down to 100 mins voice/unlimited text for $4 less, or no voice or text for $5 less. Since I figure someone might randomly send me a text which might cost me (not sure, maybe they just block text if you don't pay for it?) I went with the latter. So I now have 5GB data plan for $11 a month. The cheapest data/$ option that isn't unlimited is 15GB and no minutes which is $20 a month or $1.33/GB. With Fi I think I've only used that much once in many years when my home broadband went out.

If I get the $20 plan for myself and use any data at all will it add $10 for a gig? Or is it after I use a gig?

I've only 15G High speed data and to pay about $60 for the month😂, at this point why not get unlimited plan. All I've ever wanted was Pixel phone which I didn't feel like paying in full and here I'm.

I've had the Google Fi Flexible plan pretty much since Day 1. It's always been great for me because I'm on wi-fi the vast majority of the time. However, it's been nice to use the $10/GB option and only pay for what I used; it's also worked well in foreign countries. I also like the hotspot availability.

I haven't traveled much in the past five years but I'm starting to do so again. And I'm realizing that there are situations where it might be better to have different coverage. Obviously the Unlimited Premium plan is the best, but it seems like a waste when you're not traveling. And the Unlimited Standard is great; for $30 more than I'm paying I'd get a lot more data, but again - when I'm not using it - why pay for it?

So I guess my question is: How easy and how feasible is it to switch plans from month to month based on your situation? Note that I do not have multiple lines, nor am I in a "promotion" situation (other than the one for buying a new phone, but that shouldn't be affected by the type of plan.)

I searched the sub and never found a solid/clear answer. Is the Flex Plan $20/month for up to 15GB, then $10/G after the 15GB? Fi's site is not fully clear either.

For example, would I be paying $30 for the month if I used 16GB?

Also, what would the 'fees' in 'taxes + fees'. $20/month + state tax + 'fees'

Any clarifications appreciated.