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Worth noting that specifically for Google Fi * the $10/GB quote is pay as you go - unused data does not magically expire at the end of the billing cycle. While
by prostoalex 8y ago
Worth noting that specifically for Google Fi
* the $10/GB quote is pay as you go - unused data does not magically expire at the end of the billing cycle. While one can probably find a better promotional deal with a US carrier, those unclaimed gigabytes are unlikely to "roll over" to the next month.
* the rate is valid for any of Fi's international partners across 170 countries. Other US operators are likely to hit the user with roaming charges for voice + data
- dsr_ 8y agoAlso worth noting: once you cross 6GB, they stop billing. Basically, your bill is capped at $80 + taxes, so that one month that you end up using 250 GB doesn't cost you $2500, it costs $80.
- Jtsummers 8y agoAlso worth noting: If you set up a group on Fi, the cost cap increases, but the per user cost goes down. https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6201699?hl=en&ref_topic=4596407 https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6201699?hl=en&ref_topic... At the top end (6 group members) the max per user cost (if splitting evenly and not proportioned based on individual usage) is $50, compared to $80 for one user.
- TheAceOfHearts 8y agoThis is a bit misleading. They throttle you to 256kbps after 15GB, but give you the option to lift the limit by paying $10/GB for the data you use past 15GB in a given cycle. It's literally impossible to reach 250GB without paying extra. After being throttled the most you'd be able to download is 82.94GB, assuming you were downloading things non-stop at the maximum speed for 30 days.