Google Fi Unlimited Essentials
Unlimited data on T-Mobile’s network with 480p streaming quality and free international texting to over 200 countries, but no hotspot or international data included.
Taxes and fees not included
- 30GB high-speed, then 256Kbps
- 480p video streaming
- Pay-per-minute int'l calls
Description
Google Fi Wireless's Unlimited Essentials plan runs on T-Mobile for coverage.
It costs $35 per month for 1 line.
It comes with unlimited minutes, unlimited texts, and 30GB of high-speed data per month. There is no hotspot data. Video streams at 480p quality.
Google Fi Unlimited Essentials includes priority data, so you will get slightly faster speeds when the network is congested, such as during rush hour or at crowded events.
Taxes and fees are extra. Expect roughly $4.75 more per month, bringing your total to about $39.75.
Overall, I do not recommend the Google Fi Unlimited Essentials plan. It is too expensive for the features and data you get.
Check out my current ranking of the best cell phone plans for plans that will give you a better value for your money.
Plan Details
Multi-line Pricing Breakdown
| Line | Cost per Line | Total cost per month | Recommended |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $35 | $35/month | |
| 2 | $30 | $60/month | |
| 3 | $26.67 | $80/month | |
| 4 | $22.50 | $90/month | |
| 5 | $22.60 | $113/month | |
| 6 | $22.50 | $135/month |
Full Cost Breakdown
| Activation Fee | $0 |
| Carrier Fees | $0 |
| Government Taxes & Fees | $4.75 |
| Monthly plan cost | $35 |
| Estimated first month total | $39.75 |
| Estimated ongoing monthly cost | $39.75 |
Coverage
T-Mobile
Network
62.7 %
Total coverage
1,962,291
Total square miles covered
99%
Total population covered
52.8 %
5G coverage
1,653,294
5G square miles covered
332 million people (97%)
5G population covered