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Google Fi is one of the best services that Google offers. I am trying to cut down on my Google dependence, but I don't see myself leaving Fi any time soon.

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I would have used it but I'm too attached to my "real" cell # and my GVoice # as separate numbers. I give them out to different people for different purposes.

Agreed. My Google Voice number is my default for handing out, and I reserve my real # for important things. I just wish you could block numbers using Google Voice.

This ish right here. I saw a workaround being opening a new google account and using that for Fi

Switching your cell number to Google Fi doesn't preclude using Google Voice. They're unrelated services, and you can transfer your existing cell number to Fi.

> Switching your cell number to Google Fi doesn't preclude using Google Voice.

https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6246240?hl=en

"Whichever option you choose, once you activate Google Fi service on your phone, you’ll no longer have Google Voice on the Google Account you use with Google Fi. "

So it does. In fact, I had to make that choice when I signed up, but it took this reminder for the memory to surface. It's a stupid policy.

It does, actually. When you sign up for Fi, you have to use your Google Voice number or lose it. The only way to keep both would be to transfer your normal # to a VoIP service that forwards to your Voice (now Fi) number.

Same. After moving all my email stuff onto Protonmail, I’m at the point where I may and would like to delete my entire Google account but it’s tied with Fi. I’ve been using Fi with my iPhone SE for close to three years now and it’s been a smooth ride.

I know this is not secure but being able to get texts without having my phone on has come in very handy.

Plus they actually have quality, near instant customer support in my experience. I was shocked to be talking to a human so quickly.

I’m hopeful Apple’s push with eSIMs will allow for carriers and MVNOs to replicate Fi without the need to use Google.

MNVOs have been around way before any of the eSIMs. I doubt physical sim is an issue.

It's the best service I've tried. But if Google decides to unperson you, your phone and all of your services might die instantly, never to return.

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