Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: LGA - JFK
Programs: UA, AA, DL, B6, CX, KE, Latitude, VIFP, Crown & Anchor, etc.
Posts: 2,589
Have both the Fi Sim activated on Nexus 6 for DW, loved it. My Nexus 5X still on T-Mobile as I sometimes use/need GB of data that can get expensive.
Just did a 7 day Bermuda cruise & use it @ 3G/HSPA speed, works great - not fast but very functional ... as if we're in the Caribbean islands, with the Welcome to Jamaica message once out of airplane mode. Total of about $3 dollars for 5 minutes of cellular calls at 20 cents/min & 200 MB data for $2 - can't beat those int'l pricing as "extra" services ... using less "home" data so it will likely be a wash on billing/rebate scheme.
Data sim associated with voice account was on unlocked iPad Mini, moved it to the Nexus 5X as a WiFi only device, took a reboot to get it working to use for Hangouts, Maps & web browsing all over the island. With no monthly maintenance fees, the data sim add-on is great, only paid for what's used when needed.
Account can be suspended for vacation/travel as necessary - self service options once logged into the account, live 24/7 help as needed (seldom)
P.S. Mods might want to merge this to the "main" ongoing Google Fi discussion.