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Originally Posted by estnet
(Post 31465057)
So if I understand correctly you can do this with a pixel but I can't with my samsung s8 b/c when I try it says I have to turn wifi off in order to use hotspot (in other words forcing me to use cellular data)?
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Does anyone know if they have opened up the pixels for receiving FM radio?
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Originally Posted by yosithezet
(Post 31465242)
This has nothing to do with Fi. This has to do with the new Pixel having two antennas which make this possible. It isn’t possible with my Pixel one or my iPhone XS Max. You can’t do this with your Samsung s8 because it doesn’t have the antennas which make this possible. |
Originally Posted by boerne
(Post 31463965)
Sorry missed this. You get your Pixel 3 on the hotel/airplane wifi. Then simply fire up the hotspot. Nothing special. I checked data usage when I did this with Mrs. boerne in Kigali and I didn't use Fi data. So, cemented my relationship with Fi. I also have an iPhone X for work, on Sprint :(. But use the Pixel when international. Below is a discussion on XDA on the Q software.
https://www.xda-developers.com/andro...pport-pixel-3/ |
I know it works on the Pixel 3 XL. This post suggests that it also works on the 3a
https://support.google.com/pixelphon...10280826?hl=en |
Fi sent a marketing email for a new "Unlimited plan":
Get unlimited data, talk and text for $45/line for 4 lines, plus free international calls from the US to 50+ destinations, and 100 GB of storage from Google One. And just like on your current plan, when you travel, your plan does too, with unlimited data and texting abroad at no extra charge. There also are no contracts or cancellation fees, so join or cancel anytime. If the Fi Unlimited plan isn't for you, don't worry - your current Flexible plan isn't going anywhere. If your data needs change, you can switch between plans anytime. Other fine print: "High-speed data up to 22 GB/person & slower after. Video may stream at DVD-quality (480p)." For my usage patterns with only one line, this doesn't make sense, but I could definitely see it being appealing. |
Sounds like, for those of us who use it only for international travel, this isn't a good deal. If you use it at all during the month, even with pausing and un-pausing, you get charged for that full month.
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I made the switch a few minutes ago to the unlimited plan.
I have never had a cycle where I use less then 6 gigs, and I also call Mexico and Canada somewhat frequently as well. Since I travel outside the US at least once a month I never got into the game of pausing/unpausing my service I just Fi as my primary phone plan. Also, helps that work picks up my phone bill. |
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Originally Posted by Zorak
(Post 31535210)
Fi sent a marketing email for a new "Unlimited plan":
The $45 figure if slightly misleading as that's the price per person for 4 people. For one person it's $70/month. Other fine print: "High-speed data up to 22 GB/person & slower after. Video may stream at DVD-quality (480p)." For my usage patterns with only one line, this doesn't make sense, but I could definitely see it being appealing. |
Originally Posted by Zorak
(Post 31535210)
Fi sent a marketing email for a new "Unlimited plan":
The $45 figure if slightly misleading as that's the price per person for 4 people. For one person it's $70/month. Where do you see the disconnect? |
Originally Posted by nerd
(Post 31543694)
But they tell you (look at the text you quoted) that it's $45 per line for four lines.
Where do you see the disconnect? |
Originally Posted by Zorak
(Post 31544086)
I didn't say it was inaccurate, just misleading, in that it omits information to make it look more favorable. Sure, it's par for the course in advertising, and quantity discounts are hardly novel, but it's pretty substantial.
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Originally Posted by nerd
(Post 31544963)
But it clearly says that the cost is $45 per line for 4 lines.
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google fi on iphone X
I came back from a trip where I used Google Fi in Hong Kong and Tokyo on my iPhone X.
Aside from rebooting my phone each time after landing, everything worked. iMessage, data, calls. Don't forget to download the Fi app from the app store before you go. |
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