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FYI on Fi there are many devices that seem to work well, even if they aren't on the official list of supported devices.

Fi also supports additional devices using a data-only SIM, which doesn't cost any extra except for the per-GB data rates. No $15 surcharge just for the ability to use other devices, etc. Same thing with tethering.

edit: also, this isn't exactly new, Google Fi was introduced in October 2016. I've been using it since then with no problems. In fact, I once received a reimbursement for a short outage that I hadn't even realized happened.




There's no extra charge for a data-only SIM but you are required to have a primary device which costs $20 (plus $10/GB). Would be great to offer this to customers on other carriers.


When I realized this I ordered one right away.


It's pretty cool. Google does not charge for the SIM so I ordered one. I think I'll pick up a cheap device sometime to keep on the boat for reading and use as a backup GPS!

I've been using Fi for a while but I didn't realize they had these data-only sims available.




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