From: johnl@iecc.com   
      
   It appears that Bill Horne   said:   
   >A kind neighbor has given me a used Google Pixel Fi phone, and I'd   
   >appreciate your help to make use of it without spending too much.   
   >   
   >Please answer these questions for me:   
   >   
   > 1. The phone is model G-2PW4100. Is this model able to work with 4G   
   >    service?   
      
   Yes.   
      
   > 2. Google offers a "Low Cost" plan with "Unlimited talk and text,"   
   >    which they say is great if I can use WiFi a lot, but the $20 they   
   >    quote on the first page turns into "$20-$80" when it's time to give   
   >    them a credit card number. It turns out that they want to be paid by   
   >    the Gigabyte for data. Can I limit data use?   
      
   Probably not.   
      
   > 3. Verizon is the only reliable cellular carrier in my area. Does   
   >    Google use them? If not, which one?   
      
   Yes.   
      
   > 4. Verizon has been offering a prepaid plan for $20/month. Can this   
   >    phone be used with that? I don't need data.   
      
   I think so.  You might also look at the $20 and $25 plans from Tracfone   
   which also uses Verizon, and from Ting which will send you a Verizon SIM   
   if you ask for one using the online chat on their web site.   
      
   > 5. If someone gave this phone to you, what would you do with it?   
      
   Stick a SIM in it and see how it works.  It's a nice 2017 vintage phone.   
      
   R's,   
   John   
      
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