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expiredzippyflu posted Feb 16, 2023 01:57 AM
expiredzippyflu posted Feb 16, 2023 01:57 AM

Google Fi $80 for 4 lines

$80

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Google Fi has their unlimited plan starting at $20 (plus taxes and fees) per line with at least 4 lines.

Unlimited Data
- US, Canada, Mexico
- Slow after 35GB
- 5 GB Tethering


https://fi.google.com/about/plans/
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Google Fi has their unlimited plan starting at $20 (plus taxes and fees) per line with at least 4 lines.

Unlimited Data
- US, Canada, Mexico
- Slow after 35GB
- 5 GB Tethering


https://fi.google.com/about/plans/

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Feb 16, 2023 03:20 AM
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ImaPuppyFeb 16, 2023 03:20 AM
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Quote from yk88 :
Is this prioritized or deprioritized data?
Prioritized the same as Magenta Max which makes this an excellent deal relative to other MVNOs.
Feb 16, 2023 03:27 AM
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ImaPuppyFeb 16, 2023 03:27 AM
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Quote from siaopao :
Does all line have to be in the same plan? 1 line with unlimited plus and 3 lines with simple unlimited?
No it has to be the same plan unfortunately. I've submitted feedback asking for them to change this if others want to chime in.
Feb 16, 2023 03:48 AM
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nkrishnasgFeb 16, 2023 03:48 AM
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Quote from Rl_Dreams :
Fi uses TM where available & US mobile in other areas. I will admit that coverage in the parts of MO we were coverage was spotty at best, but that was over 3 years ago, the last time we were in MO.
Small correction - it's US CELLULAR in other areas, not US mobile.
Feb 16, 2023 03:49 AM
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FeistySpaniel370Feb 16, 2023 03:49 AM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
How would this compare to Cricket four lines $100 including all tax on the AT&T network ?
I've had Cricket for 8 years now with no issues - but I am always looking for a better deal.
I left Google Fi for Cricket. Never looked back. Especially with an iPhone.
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Feb 16, 2023 03:50 AM
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Rl_DreamsFeb 16, 2023 03:50 AM
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Quote from nkrishnasg :
Small correction - it's US CELLULAR in other areas, not US mobile.
I remembered that it was US Lol 🤣
Feb 16, 2023 03:52 AM
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ButcherboyFeb 16, 2023 03:52 AM
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Quote from FeistySpaniel370 :
I left Google Fi for Cricket. Never looked back. Especially with an iPhone.

Thanks for the info, We have four iPhones on our plan for 8 years now absolutely no issues.
Feb 16, 2023 04:25 AM
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topperdudeFeb 16, 2023 04:25 AM
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I need 7 lines but the website maxes out at 6. Is there a way to get more than 6 by calling GoogleFi or is 6 the max?

Thanks in advance for any feedback,
-Topper

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Feb 16, 2023 04:31 AM
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mikeydreadFeb 16, 2023 04:31 AM
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I switched to Google Fi a few months back from ATT Prepaid. I was paying $75 for 2 lines with ATT Prepaid and was very happy with the service but always thought I could do better on price. When I switched I did the 4 lines for $80 and I am really disappointed. Each month my bill ends up being about $96. The worst thing though is my data speeds are noticably slower even when it says I'm in 5G. Sometimes it's as slow as dial up when I am needing it most it seems. I am no where exceeding my data limits so I guess this is normal with their service. I guess data traffic have a lower priority than cell tower owner traffic, I dunno. I wish I could find a service as good as ATT Prepaid for a net price of $80 for 4 lines.
Feb 16, 2023 04:40 AM
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ImaPuppyFeb 16, 2023 04:40 AM
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Quote from mikeydread :
I switched to Google Fi a few months back from ATT Prepaid. I was paying $75 for 2 lines with ATT Prepaid and was very happy with the service but always thought I could do better on price. When I switched I did the 4 lines for $80 and I am really disappointed. Each month my bill ends up being about $96. The worst thing though is my data speeds are noticably slower even when it says I'm in 5G. Sometimes it's as slow as dial up when I am needing it most it seems. I am no where exceeding my data limits so I guess this is normal with their service. I guess data traffic have a lower priority than cell tower owner traffic, I dunno. I wish I could find a service as good as ATT Prepaid for a net price of $80 for 4 lines.
Data is not deprioritized on Fi. It's a separate issue, likely related to t-mobile's coverage in your area vs ATT.

T-Mobile uses QCI 6, 7, 8, and 9. They are generally considered to be only a bit behind ATT in their traffic deprioritization policies for MVNOs.

QCI 6 is applied to all of T-Mobile's postpaid and prepaid plans (except for Essentials) and Google Fi which also has QCI 6 as well. This means if you want the absolute best from T-Mobile, you want to get a plan directly from them. Even their cheap $15 Connect 2.5GB plan has postpaid priority data which is a huge bonus for such a cheap plan.

QCI 7 is applied to T-Mobile's Essentials plan as well as all MVNOs (besides Google Fi) such as Mint, Metro By T-Mobile, US Mobile GSM LTE, and Tello.

QCI 8 is believed to be for any hotspot usage on a consumer plan.

QCI 9 is for their home internet service (yes, its deprioritized to last network priority) and all plans once their data bucket is exhausted.
Feb 16, 2023 04:40 AM
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SIR_of_CricketFeb 16, 2023 04:40 AM
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Agree with the slower speed part (atleast in bay area CA). Tmo and Mint have best speeds in South bay
Feb 16, 2023 04:44 AM
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cndealkingFeb 16, 2023 04:44 AM
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Quote from shahriarzz :
Be careful if you have iPhones. Fi does not support 5G on iPhones. I know they want to have more people use Android. But no one's going to take them seriously if they leave iOS devices behind intentionally.

"Fi is in beta for iPhone®. Bringing your iPhone® to Fi requires some extra setup, like changing a few of your Settings. We'll walk you through it step-by-step, and our support team is always available if you need help. Currently, iPhone® does not have network-switching technology, and 5G is not supported for iPhone®, but you'll still get great coverage."
https://fi.google.com/about/phones/
It's pretty much useless for most people.
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Feb 16, 2023 04:56 AM
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screennameFeb 16, 2023 04:56 AM
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How much is the tax?
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Feb 16, 2023 05:03 AM
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yazyazooFeb 16, 2023 05:03 AM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
Thanks for the info, We have four iPhones on our plan for 8 years now absolutely no issues.

On Google Fi or Cricket?

I am thinking of switching our iPhones to Google Fi.
Feb 16, 2023 05:15 AM
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jwhite326Feb 16, 2023 05:15 AM
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Quote from Butcherboy :
How would this compare to Cricket four lines $100 including all tax on the AT&T network ?
I've had Cricket for 8 years now with no issues - but I am always looking for a better deal.
Taxes totally depend on your state. We are in Ohio. Ours are like $8, so $88. I have not had Cricket recently, but considered it. I like that Google Fi is not deprioritized on T-Mobile network, which is atypical for MVNOs. I believe Cricket is deprioritized on AT&T.

Google Fi works best with Android phones. Like iPhones don't currently have 5G, but it is improving. They recently added WiFi calling for iPhones.

One nice thing is that they frequently have good deals on Samsung phones. Like right now, you can get unlocked S23s for several hundred bucks off, with just a 3-month commitment. You can get an S23, which retails for like $800, for $300. I am getting one for my wife and will probably sell her S22 for at least that. So we end up with a flagship phone for $0 out of pocket (after selling our old ones) with no contract. It is a pretty good deal.

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Feb 16, 2023 05:19 AM
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ButcherboyFeb 16, 2023 05:19 AM
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Quote from screenname :
How much is the tax?


Estimate 10 to 20 dollars on $80 a month plan depending on your state and local taxes

really close to crickets ( AT&T ) 4 lines $100 including taxes
Last edited by Butcherboy February 15, 2023 at 10:22 PM.

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