Google Fi | What are the Pros & Cons?

[@PilgrimFL]

I have had Google Fi flexible since 2016, used it in several different countries, and could not be more pleased.

[@BrittMFH]

Google Fi premium got me through unexpectedly traveling solo 5 countries in Europe. I'll love it forever. ❤

[@ThomasL-so9xm]

I unexpectedly ended up on a warp tunnel of some spaceship. I wish I was joking. I still got reception from a satellite or something to play video games. The latest update which I did today, I can install fortninte on my Samsung galaxy over satellite. FTW!

[@TommyElijahCabelloReal]

What situation did you get in to unexpectedly end up going through 5 European countries?

[@geezyking671]

Sweet!

[@marrr7611]

I switched from Tmobile to Google Fi because I travel a lot to Mexico and with Tmobile, I was limited on my data usage and then they would throttle me down to a crawling speed in which I could not even use my data while in Mexico.

[@ldot6527]

US Cellular is no longer part of the seamless network switching that was originally a great advantage to subscribers like me in WI.

[@erichurst2496]

When Fi first rolled out they allowed you to get 9 (yes 9) extra and free data only sims along with your phone sim that allows calling. They pretty quickly reduced that to 4 and now seem to have made it 1. I've been grandfathered into the 9 and have them in all of my families phones and tablets as backups.

[@tlaskows]

Mine still works. But I have no way to share my line. Adding or changing lines doesn't work, but the options are there. Someone needs to bring their own phone or buy a new one and register it while physically in the US. It cannot be activated in any other country. That's a lot of money to travel just to activate a line, but I haven't paid my cell phone bill in ages (literally). It's like it pays on its own.

[@ThomasL-so9xm]

I only have 2 data sims but I used all the data (unlimited 5+ plus in less than 3 days). 😥

[@ThomasL-so9xm]

@@tlaskows I called Fi supports. I can reactivate warp zones when I save up for them again. They called me back on my Fi number. It doesn't make sense!

[@TheCorruptedHuman]

Couple mentions: Google Fi does not do HD calling or have carrier video calling. If you have a pixel phone the clear calling feature works significantly better over HD calls then it does over the Google Fi narrow band calling.

[@TuPhonez4Free]

In reality. Average person actually spends more than 65 a month on their phones. Google fi would be good cuz of perks and youtube. They need to add play pass. I'll stay forever. Google all in.

[@JimAnderson1]

$80 plus tax for simple unlimited plan for 4 line sounds like a great deal. Probably about same as I am paying for cricket for 4 lines but includes hotspot

[@robertchandler7260]

Did you end up signing up for this? Are there any restrictions in terms of data texts or phone calls or is it actually unlimited? That was the pricing and plan I was considering

[@JimAnderson1]

@@robertchandler7260 nope. Went with Visible wireless for the unlimited hotspot

[@mirzz5918]

This is all great if you're around USA, however if you're staying prologned time outside of US, expect to receive notification that your international roaming services will be suspended.

[@GaryNorman-if9ph]

This was the only reason I was considering this. I only want to keep a US number so I can access by web accounts that require text verification whilst I am in the U.K.

[@OwenAlekos-mh7yw]

"coveting not covering" could be like the evolution of fandom by stating that persons would have 'festival insurance' and then 'fandom insurance' but not both and one before the other (festival -> fandom). (Secretly, are the most fandom employees existing without recognizing their records online due to 'coveting versus sustainable' comparisons in their identity/ alias/ records? Like, they are (no one specified) still seemingly being toggled between festival insurance and fandom insurance but only because of informality of the employment circumstances. Potentially a fandom insurance bill, act, and law has been passed without anyone paying attention and it's a new evolution of technology insurance...)(raunchy freedom of speech being like a first ice-breaker to the automated patterns of relativity like undetectable naughtiness keeping a restraint of diction between notable preference for FetLife (like FetLife insurance exists within festival insurance until it's only fandom insurance and they resist allowing qualifications being noted and updated); could be a condition of non-recertifiable collections).

[@mrpcakes]

Im on Tmobile now, super expensive and Google fi seems like a better option with far more perks.

[@AnakinVeyder]

Did you jump the ship? If so, would love to hear your thoughts

[@NOLABayouBoy]

@@AnakinVeyder me too.

[@bambambino23]

Have you tried putting your phone on airplane mode and then turning your Wi-Fi on and connecting? This should stop your data from being used even while on Wi-Fi. This is because your cellular antenna is literally off and the only antenna working is your Wi-Fi.

[@jfitzpatrick6108]

8:37

[@consuelaberry]

Won’t this keep you from receiving calls and notifications

[@bambambino23]

@@consuelaberry it’ll stop notifications initially once you put it in airplane mode but once you turn Wi-Fi on and connect then your notifications get turned back on, but your cell data is turned off and youll only use wifi 100%

[@MrBrown-rm9zl]

You didnt answer his question about receiving calls. ​@bambambino23

[@alternatereality7713]

I have Fi line for when I travel. Otherwise it is inactive which is another great feature. I wanted to make Fi my only service but T-Mobile LTE network has terrible coverage where I am at so I went with Visible. Win win.

[@tlaskows]

Really? Are you on the newest Android? It changes automatically with android 14 and a few specific phones. I can even pull the SIM card and turn off Wi-Fi and my Google wallet still works offline...

[@ThomasL-so9xm]

Do you experience a lot of hopping on other devices? I've had few interruptions but inside only. Outside in open air over the sea it's 100% signal strenths. I think the firmware updates itself. I'm not certain. It never slowed down to 2G, it does 10 or more different grass hoppers at once. I'm on samsung galaxy ultra 23+ or smth.

[@Megu2403]

Have you traveled to Japan with it ?

[@alternatereality7713]

@@Megu2403 I have not used Fi in Japan.

[@pf4773]

I'm frustrated with T mobile for international travel. Today I was told that for 15 gbytes of foreign data I need to pay, on top of my magenta plan, another $50, putting me over $100. That said, I'm not clear about the limits of Google Fi, and if I need to pay for the google fi service on top of Tmobile? What an awesome, professional, info-based vlogger.

[@michelhernandez3488]

Something very important that I think she forgot to mention is security against fraud, and that is that with Google FI your phone number is linked to your email and if it is secure with 2FA, it becomes a fairly robust protection against SIM Swapping

[@Jthall1990]

If you get Unlimited Plus you get unlimited Data while traveling outside US, Canada, & Mexico with 200 plus countries that's great if you travel Paying $20 less a month from when I use to be on T-Mobile for two lines

[@CigarAttache]

Is it true Google Fi will cut off your data after 12 consecutive months of not pinging off a US cell tower? I’m an expat in Mexico currently using ATT prepaid $40 a month plan which includes 15GB a month data. No limits to how long you’re outside of the US.

[@AlanValencia1]

Yes, I live in Colombia and they cap you between 6 and 12 months

[@donotneed2250]

I was an over-the-road driver from 1991 to 2018 when I was medically retired. What plan(s) would you recommend for today's drivers? One thing I noticed before being retired was young drivers want to use all kinds of electronic gadgets that are connected to the internet. I'm surprised when I see today's youth crossing the street without the use of a GPS device.

[@pf4773]

Hi, as of 5.29.24 google fi's plans cost as follows: $40-basic; $55-unlimited plus; Price as listed is confusing, appears to be $28 for 1, $35 for two-flexible

[@ShannonAlcorn]

Appreciate the info Sherri but I’ll stick with Visible+ $45

[@adrianelias2365]

Visible is great unless you travel outside of Mexico and Canada.

[@CptNogg]

Love the yellow eyeliner. after nearly a year i consistently wanna jump ship but then i download something at 50mb/s... the coverage really is the same as tmo. it works,....

[@anthonyt7824]

Can I reliably receive text messages for 2fa confirmations? That’s my MAIN concern while traveling abroad

[@lmfaznboi]

yes, you can

[@VeganWithAraygun]

I've got a 5g prepaid plan with Verizon, sim installed in slot #2 ( 1+8pro), & use Google Voice the majority of the time where I live because of the less than dependable cellular signal. On an upcoming 3 week trip I need access to mobile service in the UAE, Nepal and the Netherlands (whenever WiFi isn't available) Can I get Google Fi for this trip and be done with it as soon as I return, or do you have to sign up for a full month as part of a year long plan?

[@JVC0313]

Visible service was great until recently the signal hasn’t been the greatest

[@Unknown-hu4gf]

Do they slow you speed if using just a hotspot after so much usage?

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Google Fi sucked in my experience. They made me stay on a pay by the gig plan cause I didn't know how much I data I was going to use. The customer service sucked. The only good thing is they sell their phones unlocked so I could take my phone when I left them

[@fadetoblack3648]

Ohio apparently is not very good with coverage. other than that pretty good

[@Noisycowonline]

Carriers like Mint Mobile and Infinity Mobile do not provide NAME CALLER ID IN/OUT - No Sale - does Google Fi??

[@TheJaiRoad]

With the free sim card does that mean I can put it in my iPad and be able to use it outside?

[@terrimoore6161]

I live in Canada, and we travel a lot... to US and Mexico. If my husband and I choose to go with googlefi, is it just that amount a month or add on to our current provider? We are not on a plan and we both have Samsung Galaxies... if we want unlimited plans what would the monthly cost be?

[@mrbeefy971]

You figure this out?

[@scarvello]

What if you originally had a Japanese phone number but now in a different country across seas. I’m from the states but it’s asks me to use a stateside 10 digit number.

[@skhalid6597]

Anyone know what their data speeds are like? I keep hearing mixed reviews about them

[@tlaskows]

1 Gigabit as in fibre almost anywhere before I hit the 50GB throttle, then it's still depends on which network it's leaching from... For example I can stream and play Nvidia geforce now and Xbox cloud on my mobile at 120FPS and 4K but in certain spots so that the carrier doesn't hop towers during a gaming session. On my Chromebook (i'm not paying anything) I get gigabit wifi speeds (100 percent signal strength), but there is no SIM card in it. I think it's fixed in Firmware (Google Strongbad tablet).

[@5150crazyfun]

My question is after the data caps, are the speeds unusable? Because I don’t have WiFi and if the data is slow after the data caps then I’m better off staying on Visible which is truly unlimited for $25 a month.

[@williamvaughan1218]

Im trying to figure out if my new x cover 6 pro will work on google fi.

[@mattm2507]

I’m traveling to Japan for business, can I cancel the plan and re-enable it at any time?

[@jeffp3839]

If you're a truck driver or anybody that travels you should have nothing to do with T-Mobile they are by far the worst cell service in the world I have had their phones and I also currently have their hotspot because it's the cheapest and it doesn't hardly work anywhere not to mention their customer service is horrible as well

[@TheTankTest]

That's funny, I've had family mobile powered by Tmobile for 10 years and loved every minute it, they got bought out by Verizon a year ago and service has been crap ever since and I'm switching to GoogleFI now

[@yousifdelvalle4162]

looking at the plan today 10/21/23 - how does the free phone work in? after 24 credits?- thanks

[@anniesshenanigans3815]

any international plans out there? So far I have not found one. Google voice is an option and only use wifi wherever you go. Or buy sim cards in each country you go to.

[@ThomasL-so9xm]

Does it stand for Google Flying car? I don't remember what happened in the last 7 days.

[@Eskeeter03]

You failed to mention the built-in FREE VPN!!

[@a-terrible-fate532]

that spies on you and what you are doing for google.

[@Bobbyleebudde]

Huh the cost of a plan would be a con so how do you say there is no cons to the plan

[@princevalentinemadziro9183]

If you travel outside the united states' can the Google fi line be used by your bank to very your identity through text messages or phone calls?

[@MattKool1]

What if you dont have a 5g phone but LTE?

[@jayramirez5379]

Do you need a new phone to get google fi?

[@jeffbrownstain]

Here's the real question.... On a fresh, unlocked pixel with no google account, can I sign up to google and get a phone number using google without already needing a phone number just to get an email so I can get a phone number?

[@robertchandler7260]

Okay, this video might be a bit outdated but it's October 2023 and I just looked at Google fi's plans and they're simply unlimited says $20 per phone for four lines which is $80, but I didn't know anything about limited data or anything else.. are they still only giving you a specific amount of data and then you have to pay for overages?

[@Notdboy2019]

No nothing has changed 😊

[@Megu2403]

Has anyone used google fi along japan travel? I really need to know i leave in 3 weeks to japan and dont know whats best for me to get

[@rathkhan1114]

Beautiful Dress ❤ Google Fi with Google pixel 7 mind blowing voice quality

[@aduedc]

Do they charge you when you are connected to your home wifi?

[@JohnDB252]

I've never been charged for data while on the home network.

[@Neo_1212]

I’m not understanding… the concept of a plan called unlimited, but has a cap on the data? I would call that a limited plan.

[@christianbertling902]

How many gigs of hotspot do you get with each plan?

[@sarahb8147]

It’s subtracted from your total gigs. So if you get a plan with 50G of high speed data, and use 20G on your phone and 30G via tethering/hotspot, your high speed data is all used up for that month.

[@GianlhuSialer95]

Do i need a sim card or I can buy like an e sim online?

[@spacecafe7717]

sim card

[@kevalmehta8503]

Can the service work on a virtual roam using wifi outside of the North America in Europe for example? So someone calls or texts ur US number while u r travelling in Europe and it rings while on wifi. Does Googlle-Fi offer an eSim?

[@JohnDB252]

Your phone will ring as long as you are on a network that is supported. I've never had a problem anywhere I went in Europe with Fi. To get around international calling rates, I used Google Voice for US based calls while in Europe and not have to deal with increased calling cost. For calls with locals in Europe I would put a local prepaid SIM in my phone. I would stop forwarding my GV number to my Fi number and setup call forwarding of Fi to GV. I'm using eSIM on my Pixel 8 Pro.

[@melbastephenhigbee9771]

A GoogleFi now suspends service if you stay abroad long term, but keeps right on billing you 😮. Whats best option for travelers who need to keep a US number, specially texting for security verifications. Help.

[@matthewjbauer1990]

If you're traveling while working a WFH USA based job, I don't recommend that.

[@harleyangie]

currently have us cellular family plan for my phone and my business phone that never leaves the building and uses zero data, paying $150 a month. Was considering porting the business line to a free google voice, but would it be better to get google fi plus free SIM card to use second phone as a basic wifi phone? hmmmmm maybe that wouldn't work, just looking to save money, 150 a month seems steep for a secondary line I get a handful of calls and texts a week on. I'm a stylist and have everyone trained to book online, but the occasional older client likes to call me. Id need to port my number if I switch too.

[@k0lem20]

Does it work in greece ?

[@rahsunallah2825]

Yes I'm in Greece now

[@TheBlackedIP]

Let me get this straight, on all carriers you turn on wifi so it doesn't count towards ur data caps/slowdowns but on Google Fi wifi data will count towards Mobile data cap, that is a huge dealbreaker!!

[@dougrose8120]

I think when you use Google Fi special wifi sites you use data but if you use your home, restaurant or coffee shops wifi I don't think it does.

[@markmandelstamm2866]

Unless you are a frequent traveler Google Fi is way too expensive. There are many better options in the MVNO space.

[@Truecrimeresearcher224]

Or use wifi all the time

[@marcgossar3165]

But Straight talk beats that

[@markmandelstamm2866]

@@marcgossar3165 Straight Talk beats nothing. Heavy Verizon deprioritization and the second worst customer support in the whole cell phone space. Visible having the worst customer service. Of course both owned by Verizon who has terrible customer service on their over priced post paid brand.

[@Hunter-pn9dl]

​@@marcgossar3165 straight talk sucks. I switched to cricket and got unlimited high speed data without throttling. BUT my Google phone isn't supported for hotspot which sucks.

[@marcgossar3165]

Weird, I pay 55 for unlimited everything and 20gb of Hotspot I think. I pay for 2 other family members too. What service would be better cheaper? I'm in south central Indiana.

[@Orson2u]

THE BIGGEST CON IS LOSING YOUR GOOGLE PHONE. NO - not the loss itself. But BECAUSE THEY MAKE THE NEXT STEPS YOU NEED TO DO IMPOSSIBLE!

[@Bobbyleebudde]

How much does Google pay you

[@Jcr0920]

Customer service is ridiculously terrible. Uses t mobile network that often fails where a t & t and verizon towers thrive

[@paulrubio8286]

If I switch to google fi do I still get to use the perks from T-Mobile? Like T-Mobile Tuesdays and MLB network

[@AIexGoneCrazy]

No, since you wouldn't be a tmobile customer

[@JayH1931]

What about add on devices for free? No line just internet

[@rfrancoi]

Great information. Thank you.

[@Deafenough]

I use almost 90-120 GB of data on the current plan that I'm on T-Mobile Google's plans are horrible it's funny too. GOOGLE did an entire commercial with my community and they can't even come up with a plan for Google fi for us I'm currently (MAGENTA MAX DHH)🤟🏼

[@kingston9995]

T-Mobile,sprint, and Us Cellular

[@TateBreswick]

Lots of changes from this already... US Celluar is out as a partner I believe

[@timisme333]

Buyer beware of Google counting. They say you if you go beyond 90 days of data they will suspend it, but they cut me off at 80 days and said they couldn't do anything about it as it was their policy. They don't abide by the 90 days.

[@Its_Renee_]

T-Mobile?? I feel had. This is why I have zero coverage. I can't even watch the rest of your video because it's just buffering.

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

the Only issue I had with Google Fi is that the Simply Unlimited I was paying nearly 60$ a month for Google Fi. That's why I switched to US mobile, but Hopefully in the Near Future they rework there prices on there plans an Maybe I might come Back to Google Fi.

[@livesofthefreemasons]

Find out how dollars signs work in an English sentence and then try again.

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

@@livesofthefreemasons how about you back off dude!! Like right now

[@zubastik2992]

just signed up and suppose to pay 80$ for 2 person plan Simply Unlimited

[@JamesOKeefe-US]

Great review, subbed!

[@DragonLady764]

I was tuned out when she said data usage is counted against when connected to wifi. Thats a no no. The pros dont outweigh that.

[@jesseemerton]

Thanks!

[@stackfire9601]

OH Sherry, did you get your makeup on a school bus? Awesome 🎉 love it😊

[@RayvenRenai]

Be with googlefi for almost a year next month. I’m about to switch carriers. Cons: VPN constantly drops even when connected to Wi-Fi Not beneficial if you drive for work or like to do any side hustles. I’ve been in areas where I barely know and it has been a struggle. My bill was due yesterday(Monday) but won’t be able to make a payment until Friday. They were unable to give me a extension and when asked to speak with a supervisor they said I have to wait 24-48hrs that’s just their procedure.

[@ThatAboutDoesIt]

you were consise, non bias and super hot.. keep it up!

[@mauro.6666]

Thank you, 💖 Sherrie.

[@marcgossar3165]

I have Straight talk. You should do a video. 😘😘

[@monroemullinix5974]

I have Straight Talk also. For the last two years, I've been unable to send or receive MMS messages. Spent hours on the phone with tech support trying every possible solution, none worked. Since they forced the switch to Verizon, I get a max data speed of 5Mb download / 1Mb upload. And I'm in the Washington, DC metro area, and have a flagship phone.

[@JamesAdair9530]

i've been with straight talk before never had an issue im going back to them soon

[@mymichigantwo]

T-mobile itself is cheaper. Wild.

[@edgardoramos6061]

Very Helpful!!

[@UBrickIFix]

Nope. Staying with Verizon. Been with them 13 years and just received a loyalty discount of $40/month.

[@TaperJeff]

WORST customer service EVER! STAY AWAY!

[@clairekeller4303]

I couldn't get it to work with a Pixel within The 7 day trial period and had to cancel because i couldn't receive calls or texts. They never figured out why. They still charged me 60 and I haven't got tge pixel return sorted out yet. One of the customer service reps asked me where I bank when I said I couldn't get 2fa codes by text. I wouldn't tell her. Somehow she sent me an otp code from wells fargo. That is so ID theft sketchy. Another tech asked it he could make calls from my number to test it. I was not having problems outbound only inbound so i said no. The next day my data usage showed double even though the phone was powered off. I turned them in to FBI. I seriously think something criminal is going on there.

[@melbastephenhigbee9771]

Please make a video on phone options for globetrotters. Needing to keep US phone, mostly for texting for double identification. And for use when at home in the US. Google Fi is NOT the answer, they suspend service if you are away over 2 months. 🤬. There must be a way.

[@TMA505]

Did you find a better option ? I’m having the same concern that you have

[@jerryholbrook13]

Thankyou ma'am !😊

[@Sneakdisscommentbelow]

I'm over here on Metro like that sounds like it sucks real bad 😂

[@daishi15]

Better to go with Visible / Mint Mobile

[@KevinP32270]

THANKS!

[@edwardhere9789]

If you have a tablet that only supports eSIM (eg latest iPad Pro 2024), then the "free" tablet-data-only offer not much value as Google Fi does not support eSIM on tablets😡😢

[@thomasyoung1685]

Wow😂 cheaper huh? Actually, on the contrary, it's cheaper to have a T-Mobile plan and be on their essential plan. Not to mention mint mobile which is on the T-Mobile network is all the way down to $3 a month. Why would anybody in their right mind pay Google which charges you data for your Wi-Fi usage? A premium $80 a month for anything. This is crazy

[@apriljoy6177]

Does not work

[@Spanishfutbol2010]

Only carrier that let me keep a 787 number besides t mobile

[@comments.cuestionsandconcerns]

thanks.

[@1motoke]

I blow 50gb in almost less than a day and a half according to my Xfinity app

[@RR_12014]

As soon as I heard that google fi runs on t-mobiles network, I stopped the video. Sorry, cant go back to anything Tmobile.

[@callmeNeno]

😆 😅lol

[@alecubudulecu]

Wtf is unlimited 50GB?!? Unlimited is unlimited. Where’s that plan?

[@DefinitelyNotMyRealName]

Sherri gets me every time. So cool. Babe.

[@lovedfriend2020]

World well when on a cruise I took to the ABC islands!

[@monroemullinix5974]

0:30 This review did not start out well. The statement that "you're getting the exact same service that you would with T-Mobile" is completely false. All the major networks de-prioritize MVNO traffic, so you get the slowest data speeds, the weakest bands, and less coverage when you're farther from a cell tower.

[@ThatLaloBoy]

Google Fi is the exception. They are the only (AFAIK) MVNO that doesn't get deprioritization service, meaning it's on par with T-Mobile proper. Google and T-Mobile has been pretty upfront about this.

[@jeffbrownstain]

@@ThatLaloBoy Fact check tells me this is accurate. Thanks.

[@mikecrabtree8200]

TMobile was the same way, using Wi-Fi against your plans data allotment. Lmao. The more I hear here. Mint Mobile sounds better and better. Group/family plans go for Cricket. Averages out to 25.00 a month per line.