Google Fi Wireless turns 10 with a new affordable plan and more – Google Blog
Apr 22, 2025
We’re introducing a new, more affordable Unlimited Essentials plan, more high-speed data on existing plans, major iOS improvements and limited-time promotions.
We started Google Fi Wireless 10 years ago to bring people wireless connectivity that’s simple and secure. Since then, we’ve launched the first eSIM for quick and easy setup, and pioneered end-to-end encrypted calls on Android phones for secure conversations. 1 We’ve continued to reimagine seamless connectivity for our users, recently ranking as the #1 carrier for overall satisfaction in PCMag’s Readers’ Choice awards. 2 Starting today, we are adding a new plan with a lower price, upgrading other plans with more data, more than doubling our international 5G network and celebrating our 10th birthday with new promotions that you won’t want to miss.
Launching today, Unlimited Essentials is our newest unlimited plan designed for those who just want, well, the essentials. The plan includes unlimited calls, texts and data, with 30 GB of high-speed data in the U.S. for $35/month for one line. 3 4
We’re also announcing major upgrades to our other unlimited plans to bring you more value for the same price.
Unlimited Standard, previously known as Simply Unlimited, now has 50 GB of high-speed data, up from 35 GB, and 25 GB of high-speed hotspot tethering, up from 5 GB. 3 5 Plus, you’ll continue to get coverage in Canada and Mexico, and full connectivity on select smartwatches. At the same price of $50/month for one line, you can stay connected and productive on the go. 4
Unlimited Premium, previously Unlimited Plus, now has 100 GB of high-speed data, up from 50 GB, for the same price of $65/month for one line. 3 4 It includes everything included in Unlimited Standard, plus 50 GB of high-speed hotspot tethering, data in 200+ international destinations, six months of YouTube Premium on us, 100 GB of Google One cloud storage, and connectivity for tablets and laptops at no extra cost. 5 6 7 8 Unlimited Premium is perfect for those who want unlimited data with maximum perks and global connectivity.
And of course, with all our plans, you’ll get ultra-reliable 5G coverage, built-in Google account security and plenty of perks — like advanced spam call blocking, VPN by Google and full connectivity for select smartwatches — at no extra cost. 9 10 11
Google Fi Wireless is the only major carrier to offer connectivity for cellular-enabled tablets and laptops at no extra cost with data-only SIMs — no hotspot from a nearby phone or additional data plan required. 8 12 Now, we’re broadening access to this feature with data-only eSIMs, which means you can quickly and easily connect newer, eSIM-compatible devices like Android tablets and iPads with data on the go, without needing a physical SIM card.
To connect a tablet, visit fi.google.com/account and select “Manage plan.” Then, select “Connect your tablet” and scan the QR code.
International 5G coverage is also expanding to more than 92 international destinations for users on the Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans. 9 6 We’re more than doubling our international 5G network by adding 54 countries, and making international 5G available on iPhone in addition to Android phones.
We believe enjoying your high-quality connectivity should be simple and straightforward, regardless of who made your phone, and that is why we’ve streamlined and shortened the activation process to make it faster to get setup. With Apple’s adoption of RCS, texting between iPhone and Android devices is a whole lot better on Fi and other carriers, including sharing high-quality photos and reacting to texts with emoji. In the coming weeks, you’ll also be able to listen to your voicemails with the Phone app instead of the Fi app.
We’ll continue to provide ongoing updates and new features for all users.
To celebrate our 10th anniversary, we’re also launching limited-time promotions for new and existing Fi users.
For new customers, we’re offering the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Watch 3 on us. 13 You’ll get $300 off the Pixel 9 Pro instantly and the remaining $699 back over 24 monthly bill credits. After the phone ships, we’ll email you a code for Pixel Watch 3 to get $100 off instantly and $349 back over 24 monthly bill credits. This offer is available until April 29, or while supplies last.
For our existing customers, we’re showing our appreciation with even deeper instant rebate discounts across all Pixel 9 phones. Check your Fi account for these exclusive offers.
One-on-one calls between Android phones on the Google Fi Wireless network automatically use end-to-end encryption.
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High-speed data up to 30 GB/person on Unlimited Essentials, 50 GB/person on Unlimited Standard, and 100 GB/person on Unlimited Premium, and 256 kbps after. Video may stream at standard definition (480p).
Plus taxes & government fees.
Hotspot tethering counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage.
International high-speed data up to 50 GB/person on Unlimited Premium and 15 GB/person on Flexible and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. Not intended for international use over 90 consecutive days. See Help Center for details.
Requires active Fi service during the 6-month period. Automatic renewal of YouTube Premium subscription at the monthly subscription rate (currently $13.99) after the 6-month period, and is cancellable at any time. Terms apply.
Available on Unlimited Premium or Flexible plans. Unlimited Premium: High-speed data for compatible devices up to 50 GB/person, and 256 kbps after. Flexible: High-speed data for compatible devices up to 15 GB/person and 256 kbps after. Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage. You can connect up to four devices with data-only SIMs, and you can use the same SIM with multiple devices.
5G service not available in all areas; speed and performance depend on factors like device configuration and capabilities, network traffic location, signal strength and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For more information visit g.co/fi/broadband-facts.
Blocks spam known to Google; may not detect all spam calls.
Restrictions apply. Some data is not transmitted through VPN by Google. Use of VPN by Google may increase data costs depending on your plan. Not available in all countries.
“Major carrier” is defined as a MNO or MVNO with more than 1 million customers in the US as of March 2025.
Get a discount of $300 at checkout and $699 back over 24 monthly bill credits for purchase of a Google Pixel 9 Pro at fi.google.com (new users only), starting 4/22/25 at 10:00am PT and ending 4/29/25 at 9:59am PT, or while supplies last. After Pixel 9 Pro shipment, you’ll receive an email with a promotional code for Google Pixel Watch 3 to get $100 off instantly and $349 back over 24 monthly bill credits. Promo code must be used at fi.google.com and presented at checkout, and is valid until 5/13/25 at 9:59am PT. Phone and watch activation required within 30 days of shipment confirmation. Bill credits are applied to plan charges (e.g. data, calls, texts), taxes and fees, financing costs, and international charges, and exclude device protection. Unused monthly credit doesn’t roll over to the following month. Changing devices before 120 days invalidates instant discount, resulting in charges, and cancellation or pause of Fi plan before 24 months will terminate promotion and bill credits will stop and outstanding financing amounts will be charged to your Google Pay account. Promotions are non-transferable, not valid for cash or cash equivalent. US residents with US shipping addresses only. Must be 18 years or older, with Google Pay and Google Fi Wireless accounts. Limit 1 per customer or group plan member. Taxes payable at checkout. Offer cannot be combined with other offers. Void where prohibited.
We’re reducing pricing for our unlimited phone plans, including Unlimited Plus, which now starts at $40 per month per line for four or more lines.
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