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International data comes out of your regular plan...so if you are unlimited, its full 5G at unlimited (50G max before restriction)...I am in AU right now, and my FI phone just works. I have been in many countries in this trip, and FI as just worked everywhere, whereas my TMobile line needed added plans to get high speed international, and its expensive. FI wins by far on this one. I am using my FI phone as my music streamer in the car, and my GPS phone, and burning through data but not worrying about it. Its great.
"What if an individual on my plan needs significant amounts of high speed data?
If you use more than 15 GB of data on Flexible, more than 35 GB on Simply Unlimited, or more than 50 GB on Unlimited Plus in a cycle, you'll experience slower speeds (256 kbps) above those respective data thresholds until your next billing cycle begins. For reference, only 1% of Fi users ever hit 35 GB in a cycle.
If you need significant amounts of high-speed data, you can opt to pay $10/GB for the data you use past the data threshold for your plan in a given cycle (15 GB for Flexible, 35 GB for Simply Unlimited, or 50 GB for Unlimited Plus).
These data thresholds are based on individual data usage, not group data usage."
The 480p video streaming is the main downside I see to the unlimited data. My grandfathered TMobile gives me highest quality video.
"What is the video streaming quality on my plan?
Google Fi's goal is to optimize all streaming video. On Flexible, video streams at the rate determined by you and the application provider. On Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus, Fi attempts to optimize video by streaming at up to 480p (standard definition). Video from some content providers may not be automatically optimized on Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus. If you're a content provider and your video service is not automatically optimized, please contact us at [email protected]."
I've been on Fi for a few years now but I'm looking to find something more affordable since I'm just a single user who barely uses any texting and minutes. Could anyone make any recommendations for a better service/plan for that scenario?
The only blocking factor is the additional charges (taxes). I refuse to deal with any more mvnos and providers that don't charge a flat rate.
Yep. Big reason I haven't left Visible. Plus their party lines. With 3 family members (all have separate accounts) I pay $25 flat fee for unlimited data and it even allows for personal hotspot. Uses Verizon towers.
We've been using Fi for the last 4 years. While locally they are not the best in terms of coverage and pricing it really pays off when we travel internationally. Paying the same price for internet abroad as if you are home is amazing. Absolutely love that. To me Fi only makes sense if one loves to travel abroad a lot.
I use Google Voice as my main number. Will I lose my GV features if I join Fi, and will I lose access to GV if I ever leave Fi?
It used to be a cluster but now they support it to coexist. Just get a new number for Fi instead of porting it in (or port in your other number) and Google voice works alongside it
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Sounds like it's shared not individual
It's individual per the FAQ
"What if an individual on my plan needs significant amounts of high speed data?
If you use more than 15 GB of data on Flexible, more than 35 GB on Simply Unlimited, or more than 50 GB on Unlimited Plus in a cycle, you'll experience slower speeds (256 kbps) above those respective data thresholds until your next billing cycle begins. For reference, only 1% of Fi users ever hit 35 GB in a cycle.
If you need significant amounts of high-speed data, you can opt to pay $10/GB for the data you use past the data threshold for your plan in a given cycle (15 GB for Flexible, 35 GB for Simply Unlimited, or 50 GB for Unlimited Plus).
These data thresholds are based on individual data usage, not group data usage."
The 480p video streaming is the main downside I see to the unlimited data. My grandfathered TMobile gives me highest quality video.
"What is the video streaming quality on my plan?
Google Fi's goal is to optimize all streaming video. On Flexible, video streams at the rate determined by you and the application provider. On Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus, Fi attempts to optimize video by streaming at up to 480p (standard definition). Video from some content providers may not be automatically optimized on Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus. If you're a content provider and your video service is not automatically optimized, please contact us at [email protected]."
The limit is combined use. All data contributes towards the limit, and when exceeded, all lines are limited.
Thanks for your response.
35gb for group plan is too small.
My family of four is currently with total wireless. $106 a month. 100gb. Hotspot 10gb.
We usually end up using 50 gb a month.
Thanks for your response.
35gb for group plan is too small.
My family of four is currently with total wireless. $106 a month. 100gb. Hotspot 10gb.
We usually end up using 50 gb a month.
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"What if an individual on my plan needs significant amounts of high speed data?
If you use more than 15 GB of data on Flexible, more than 35 GB on Simply Unlimited, or more than 50 GB on Unlimited Plus in a cycle, you'll experience slower speeds (256 kbps) above those respective data thresholds until your next billing cycle begins. For reference, only 1% of Fi users ever hit 35 GB in a cycle.
If you need significant amounts of high-speed data, you can opt to pay $10/GB for the data you use past the data threshold for your plan in a given cycle (15 GB for Flexible, 35 GB for Simply Unlimited, or 50 GB for Unlimited Plus).
These data thresholds are based on individual data usage, not group data usage."
The 480p video streaming is the main downside I see to the unlimited data. My grandfathered TMobile gives me highest quality video.
"What is the video streaming quality on my plan?
Google Fi's goal is to optimize all streaming video. On Flexible, video streams at the rate determined by you and the application provider. On Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus, Fi attempts to optimize video by streaming at up to 480p (standard definition). Video from some content providers may not be automatically optimized on Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus. If you're a content provider and your video service is not automatically optimized, please contact us at [email protected]."
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4 lines, total $80, $20/line, so you get 2 more people for same total $80 for 2 lines.
3 lines, total $75, $35/line
each line fee is the KEY
Is the data slowdown 35gb, per person or plan of four lines?
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"What if an individual on my plan needs significant amounts of high speed data?
If you use more than 15 GB of data on Flexible, more than 35 GB on Simply Unlimited, or more than 50 GB on Unlimited Plus in a cycle, you'll experience slower speeds (256 kbps) above those respective data thresholds until your next billing cycle begins. For reference, only 1% of Fi users ever hit 35 GB in a cycle.
If you need significant amounts of high-speed data, you can opt to pay $10/GB for the data you use past the data threshold for your plan in a given cycle (15 GB for Flexible, 35 GB for Simply Unlimited, or 50 GB for Unlimited Plus).
These data thresholds are based on individual data usage, not group data usage."
The 480p video streaming is the main downside I see to the unlimited data. My grandfathered TMobile gives me highest quality video.
"What is the video streaming quality on my plan?
Google Fi's goal is to optimize all streaming video. On Flexible, video streams at the rate determined by you and the application provider. On Simply Unlimited or Unlimited Plus, Fi attempts to optimize video by streaming at up to 480p (standard definition). Video from some content providers may not be automatically optimized on Simply Unlimited and Unlimited Plus. If you're a content provider and your video service is not automatically optimized, please contact us at [email protected]."
FAQ link
https://fi.google.com/about/faq/?...0412_plans
35gb for group plan is too small.
My family of four is currently with total wireless. $106 a month. 100gb. Hotspot 10gb.
We usually end up using 50 gb a month.
35gb for group plan is too small.
My family of four is currently with total wireless. $106 a month. 100gb. Hotspot 10gb.
We usually end up using 50 gb a month.
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