Review: Google Fi Wireless (Cellular Data Plans)

Google Fi Wireless, formerly known as Google Fi or Project Fi, is an MVNO that uses T-Mobile paired with Wi-Fi hotspots included as part of its wireless service.

In May 2022, Google Fi added the W+ network, a collection of secure Wi-Fi networks that are treated as part if its "data network". W+ data counts in your data plan, and you must have a device specifically designed for Fi.  

When first introduced, the Google Fi plan also utilized the Sprint and USCellular networks. But T-Mobile purchased Sprint in 2020, and Google Fi stopped using the USCellular network in March 2023. 

Google Fi isn't the most attractive plan for heavy data users, but can be a flexible option.

Mobile Internet for Phone/Tablet/Hotspot/Router

• Unlimited Premium - $65/month

Plan Specifications:

• Carrier Networks Used: T-Mobile
• Carrier Relationship: MVNO
• Plan Activation:
  • Device Types: Smartphone, Tablets, Hotspots, Routers
  • eSIM: Yes
  • Autopay Discount: Not Specified
  • Paper Free Billing: Not Specified
  • Additional Fees: Not Specified 
  • Plan Period: Monthly
  • Lines Permitted Per Account: 6
  • Notes: Data-Only SIM Option: Customers with Unlimited Premium plan can use either a physical SIM or an eSIM to use their plan data in a data device device at no charge, up to 50GB. Data used in the data device will county towards the overall plan limit
• Data Allotments:
  • On Device: Unlimited on device, but capped at 100GB, then reduced to 256 Kbps
  • Hotspot/Tethering: 50GB, Hotspot data counts toward your monthly high-speed data use
  • Additional Data Options:  Additional high-speed data can be added for $10/GB
  • Network Priority: Always Deprioritized
  • Video Streaming Throttle: None
  • Domestic Roaming: Yes
  • International Roaming: 
    • 50GB high-speed data in over 200 countries, then 256 Kbps. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data use
    • The majority of your data should be used within the U.S., or you risk the possibility of termination
    • International mobile hotspot and sending texts over Wi-Fi is unsupported when using an iPhone
    • Google Fi has a 90 day threshold for how long you can use the service without termination
  • Extras:
    • 6 months of YouTube Premium.
    • 100GB of storage with Google One
    • Google Family Link (Android users only)

News, Videos & Status:

Related News Center Articles:

• Google Fi Revamps Plans and Adds More on Device Data to Its Top Tier Plan Posted on: April 23, 2025
• Google Fi No Longer Officially Using UScellular Network Posted on: March 22, 2023
• Google Fi Increases Data Limits, Lowers Price on Unlimited Plus and Simply Unlimited Plans Posted on: April 11, 2022
• Google Fi Adds Simply Unlimited Smartphone Plan: 22GB High-Speed Data On Device Only Posted on: April 22, 2021
• Google Fi Promo: 50% Off 'Unlimited' Plan for First 3 Months for New Customers Posted on: February 19, 2021

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