Google's Project Fi sounds like a great plan, for me. I really like that you don't pay for unused data. I also like this (from their website):
"There are lots of Wi-Fi hotspots out there but not all of them are high-quality. Project Fi automatically connects you to more than a million free, open Wi-Fi hotspots we've verified as fast and reliable. This technology helps keep your speed high and your data bill low—whenever you're on Wi-Fi, you're not charged for data usage."
I'm not particularly tech savvy, but I'm guessing to keep your data low you would have to turn it off so that it connects to wi-fi. Unless you know you are in an area with low or no wi-fi. However
what I don't like is that there are only two or three phones to choose from and they, in my opinion, very
expensive. There is no way I can afford even a used or refurbished one at this time.
I've been searching for a new cheap, yet efficient, cell plan carrier since Project Fi is out of the question for now.
I don't need anything fancy, or lots of minutes, and it is a temporary type thing until I can get a better phone, as well as get a plan for my plan for my daughter without going over $40 (her plan and mine combined), etc... So I am comparing FreedomPop and RingPlus. From the reviews I've read they both have Horrible Customer Service, and everything has to done online. FreedomPops website seemed confusing to me.
The comments on RingPlus stated that you have to buy one of their phones (I believe), but when people received them they wouldn't work with the network. And customer service is not much help taking a long time to reply to your email.
I Really
would prefer a GSM network. As there are far more options to choose from if you decide to switch companies.
I got a plan with GivMobile this past December only to find out in January they were closing and everyone had to find another company as soon as possible! WTF? Why would you continue letting people sign up.
I want to avoid another hot mess that I had with GivMobile.
What is your advice?
TIA