Google Fi in 2022: 11 Things To Know Before You Sign Up

RootMetrics currently ranks Verizon as having the #1 best coverage and data speeds across the United States with an overall performance score of 96.0.

Verizon’s LTE bands are 2, 4, 5, 13, 46, 48, and 66.

Verizon’s 5G bands are n260 and n261.

You want to make sure your phone has as many compatible bands as possible for the best coverage, data speeds, and performance on the Verizon network. The primary bands Verizon uses are marked in bold.

Check Verizon coverage in your area by using Verizon's official coverage map, or by using a third-party map like Coverage?

The Coverage? app was developed by Cherie and Chris, two RVers passionate about helping the RV community find and stay connected to cellular networks while traveling.

Verizon 5G and LTE coverage map from the Coverage? app on Apple App Store — Verizon coverage map, as reported by the Coverage? app (June 2022)

AT&T coverage information

RootMetrics currently ranks AT&T as having the #2 best coverage and data speeds across the United States with an overall performance score of 95.6.

AT&T’s LTE bands are 2, 4, 5, 12, 14, 17, 29, 30, and 66.

AT&T’s 5G bands are n5 and n260.

You want to make sure your phone has as many compatible bands as possible for the best coverage, data speeds, and performance on the AT&T network. The primary bands AT&T uses are marked in bold.

Check AT&T coverage in your area by using AT&T's official coverage map, or by using a third-party map like Coverage?

The Coverage? app was developed by Cherie and Chris, two RVers passionate about helping the RV community find and stay connected to cellular networks while traveling.

AT&T 5G and LTE coverage map from the Coverage? app on Apple App Store — AT&T coverage map, as reported by the Coverage? app (June 2022)

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T-Mobile coverage information

RootMetrics currently ranks T-Mobile as having the third best coverage and data speeds across the United States with an overall performance score of 90.3.

T-Mobile's LTE bands are 2, 4, 12, 25, 26, 41, 66, and 71.

T-Mobile's 5G bands are n41, n71, n260, and n261.

You want to make sure your phone has as many compatible bands as possible for the best coverage, data speeds, and performance on the T-Mobile network. The primary bands T-Mobile uses are marked in bold.

Check T-Mobile coverage in your area by using T-Mobile's official coverage map, or by using a third-party map like Coverage?

The Coverage? app was developed by Cherie and Chris, two RVers passionate about helping the RV community find and stay connected to cellular networks while traveling.

T-Mobile 5G and LTE coverage map from the Coverage? app on Apple App Store — T-Mobile coverage map, as reported by the Coverage? app (June 2022)

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7. What features does

Google Fi

support?



Visual Voicemail



See your voicemail messages displayed in a visual format.



MMS



Send and receive group and picture messages.



Personal Hotspot



Share your mobile data with your computer, tablet, and other devices.



Personal Hotspot



Add-ons available. Share your mobile data with your computer, tablet, and other devices.



Wi-Fi Calling



Make calls over a WiFi connection. Works even in areas with no service.



VoLTE



Experience better audio quality calls.



Domestic Roaming



Your phone will roam on partner networks in the U.S. in areas your carrier doesn't provide coverage.



International Calling



Make calls from within the United States to other countries.



International Calling



Add-ons available. Make calls from the United States to other countries at affordable rates.



International Data Roaming



Roam on partner networks while abroad for cellular data connectivity.



International Data Roaming



Add-ons available. Roam on partner networks while abroad for cellular data connectivity.



Multi-Line Discount



Save money by activating multiple lines on this plan.



Account Manager



Add multiple lines under your account to easily manage billing.



eSIM



Activate this plan on the built-in eSIM on newer smartphones.

5G Access



Enjoy fast speeds and lower latency over 5G.

What features does

Google Fi

NOT support?



Visual Voicemail



Not supported. You'll have to dial your voicemail to listen to your new voicemail messages.



MMS



Not supported. You won't be able to send or receive group messages or picture messages.



Personal Hotspot



Not supported. You won't be able to share your mobile data with other devices.



WiFi Calling



Not supported. You'll need a network connection to make and receive phone calls.



VoLTE



Not supported. Calls will be routed over their regular frequencies for standard audio quality.



Domestic Roaming



Not supported. Your phone won't switch to partner networks in areas with poor reception.





International Calling

Not supported. You won't be able to make calls to other countries.



International Data Roaming



Not supported. You'll only be able to use your plan from within the U.S.



Multi-Line Discount



There are no group discounts available for this plan.



Account Manager



Not supported. Each line will need its own account and will be treated separately.



eSIM



Not supported. A physical SIM card is required to activate this plan.

5G Access

Not supported. This carrier uses 4G LTE for coverage and performance.

8. What phones work on

Google Fi

?

Most phones that are unlocked will work on

Google Fi

An unlocked phone means it isn't tied to any carrier, contract, or financing agreement. Consider contacting your current carrier to see if your phone is unlocked, or what the steps are to request to have it unlocked.

You can also consider purchasing an unlocked phone below that is compatible with

Google Fi