Google Fi offers two unlimited plans – Simply Unlimited and Simply Unlimited Plus – but which one offers more value? Google Fi uses T-Mobile’s network, which means users get access to nationwide 5G coverage. While it works on both iPhone and Android, certain features, such as smartwatch connectivity, are better suited to Android users, since Google Fi does not support the Apple Watch. In addition to the unlimited plans, Google Fi also offers a Flexible plan that lets users pay for the data they use.
The Google Fi Simply Unlimited plan is an affordable option for users who want access to unlimited data, calls, and texts. The plan starts at $50 per month for one line, while using two, three, or four lines costs $80 per month. The four-line plan offers the most value, effectively working out to $20 per month, per line. The Simply Unlimited Plus plan, on the other hand, costs $65 for one line, $110 for two lines, $135 for three lines, and $160 for four lines. Both plans can also be configured with five or six lines, with prices going up to $100 and $120 respectively (Simply Unlimited), and $200 and $240 respectively (Simply Unlimited Plus). Both plans charge an additional 10 and 20 percent for taxes and government fees.
Simply Unlimited Vs. Simply Unlimited Plus: Benefits
The Google Fi Simply Unlimited plan offers unlimited data, with speeds slower after 35GB. Simply Unlimited Plus offers unlimited data up to 50GB before the speeds drop. Both plans support hotspot tethering, although the Simply Unlimited plan offers just 5GB per month, while Unlimited Plus comes with unlimited hotspot usage. Only the Plus plan lets users share data with tablets and other devices using a data-only SIM card, but both plans provide access to free connectivity for select smartwatches like the Pixel Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch 5.
The Simply Unlimited Plus plan comes with a couple of other benefits, including one year of YouTube Premium and 100GB of Google One storage. Additionally, subscribers will get access to free data while traveling to over 200 countries. When traveling outside the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, the Unlimited Plus plan provides free texts and calls at 20 cents per minute.
Both the Simply Unlimited and Simply Unlimited Plus plans offer free calls, data, and texts in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Simply Unlimited subscribers can make free calls from the U.S. to Canada and Mexico, while Unlimited Plus users can make free calls to over 50 countries. All Google Fi plans offer spam call blocking, family location sharing through Google Maps, and 24/7 customer support. Wi-Fi calling is also supported on all plans.
For those who want an affordable unlimited plan, Google Fi Simply Unlimited makes sense, and even includes smartwatch connectivity at no extra cost. The four-line plan is half the price of Simply Unlimited Plus, making it great value for a family. However, if users need to use hotspot regularly and travel internationally often, Unlimited Plus is the better option. The extra perks like YouTube Premium and Google One storage are a nice touch too. If users are on the fence about Unlimited Plus, they can subscribe to Google Fi Simply Unlimited and make the switch if they decide to upgrade later.
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