Swapping from at&t to Google Fi

Google fi was good for me when I had WiFi nearby and I didn't use much data.

Granted you probably live in a better cell reception than me but I had trouble with decent cell signal.

Depends on the phone you have because not all can take advantage of some of the features. Generally, I don't think Google Fi will be better than AT&T here in the Baton Rouge metro.

I'm a Google Fi user that just ordered an iPhone and will switch to Verizon soon.

The good is that it's cheap and easy to manage. They give you a 2nd SIM that you can use for a tablet for data. My current phone is a pixel and it utilizes wifi calling and can switch between cellular networks with ease.

The bad is that Google Fi mainly uses tier2 cell providers like T-mobile and Sprint. I've found that this is just fine in Baton Rouge proper and in most of Central, but absolutely atrocious in more rural areas like Livingston Parish. Also, you are blocked from using Google Voice, which isn't a concern for most people.

The only reason I'm not switching to AT&T is because my wife has AT&T and I want redundancy. AT&T was down in the aftermath of the 2016 flood which really sucked.

We tried it. It sucked. Switched back to att 6 months later. Happy again

Whoever created Google Fi should start a cult! He is selling himself short by just being the mastermind behind a shitty product. You goobers have been behind this bullshite service for years and it's like the 30th best option when it comes to coverage plans.

GOAT.


Imagine dropping $100+ a month for a cell phone to the terrible major carriers in the US.

You must really not use much data, because I am not one to stream a lot of video from my phone and I still use 4.5GB/mo. Here's my bills.

how do you not use data dude

I'm streaming music nonstop

My wife and I share 30GBs of Data on Verizon towers for $57 total on Total Wireless, and I put a PREMIUM on Verizon towers. Your $25 amount is pretty similar to mine. That is just 1 of 30 examples of what provider I could use that'd be better than yours.

I have owned my phones outright for 5 years now. I have been on over 30 carriers. I have been on MVNOs for Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon, and ATT.

The plan you are on is most similar to what I was on for a year called Freedompop. Freedompop used Sprint and gave me 1 gb of data per month (and charged extra if I went over).

When I was on wifi it used wifi and spilled over to Sprint LTE when I left. the big caveat to Freedompop vs FI is Freedomop was FREE. So I was getting your plan (minus T-mobile) for $0. I added voicemail for $2 so I paid $2/month.

I've used them all. This is a cult. Such a freaking dumb choice compared to the plethora of MVNOS

Fi is not a cult and it's not fantastic when you compare it to other options at the same price point.

It uses T-Mobile and Sprint coverage so I can list the 30 options in your price range that use superior quality towers. I already listed Total Wireless giving you 30gbs shared on Verizon towers for $57 month for 2 lines. Then Verizon and ATT Prepaid and MVNOs (for instance Verizon gives you 6 gigs like you claim, plus you can use that 6 gigs as hotspot too on VERIZON towers not the shitty tmobile and sprint) for $35 month.

Then I can go through T-mobile MVNOs that give you better data price points without needed wifi

Lastly, Then I can through Sprint Kickstarter (unlimited gigs for $25/month) and then Sprint MVNO's at your price point without needing Wifi

Then I'll go into programs like FI that use Wifi too like Freedompop which is free.

So like 90 better options I can Icompare.

If we talking international usage I'll go through like 30 options. If it's Arkanasas usage I can go through 90 better options.