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frontpage Posted by rookie1001 • Jan 6, 2021
frontpage Posted by rookie1001 • Jan 6, 2021

New Google Fi Customers: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra 5G Smartphones

w/ Activation + Number Transfer

From $400

$1,000

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Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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Written by rookie1001
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Google Fi is offering their Google Fi Smartphones: Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ or S20 Ultra for $600 Off Discount when you purchase/activate and bring/transfer your number to Google Fi Service valid for New Google Fi Customers only. See pricing/details below.

Thanks to community member rookie1001 for finding this deal

Note, offer is valid for New Google Fi/Google Pay accounts only.

Available Option(s)Promotional Terms/Conditions [Details]
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as a new Fi customer?
    • A new Fi customer is somebody who is new to Google Fi on either a new plan, or a new member as a part of an existing group plan.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
      • You must also bring/transfer your number to Fi within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email. Fi-to-Fi number transfers are not eligible.
      • If you choose to get a new number, you will not receive the $600 discount.
  • How do I qualify for the $600 discount as an existing Fi customer?
    • An existing Fi customer is somebody who has been active on Fi on or before January 5th, 2020.
    • To qualify for the $600 discount, you need to:
      • Activate the Samsung S20, S20+, or S20 Ultra on the same account used to purchase the phone.
      • Activate the phone on a full service plan (data-only SIMs do not qualify) within 30 days of the shipment confirmation email and remain active on Google Fi for 90 consecutive days.
    • The discounted price will automatically apply during checkout. If you do not meet the conditions above, the discounted amount will be charged to your Google Pay account to match the full price of the phone.

Editor's Notes

Written by Discombobulated | Staff
  • Trade-In is not required for this deal, however, to get potentially more savings, you may opt-in for that option. See product/promotional page for more details
  • This deal offers an extra $100 Off from the previous popular deal of $100 more seen in the recent forum thread; good deal if you're looking to grab this smartphone w/ this service provider
  • You'll have the option to pay off device at full price or opt-in for a monthly charge per smartphone pricing specifications
  • Account must be active and in good standing to receive discount/offer
  • Offer valid while promotion/supplies last
Additional Note
  • Please refer to the forum thread for additional details - Discombobulated

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hzkb
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US version is single sim.
tlstanek91
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Wow great deal. You could use the S20 as a stepping stone to the S21 by trading it in next year. You may even get more than $400 trade in credit.
hzkb
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It's unlocked, but you need to stay in fi for 90 days to get your $600 discount

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Jan 11, 2021
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dalto
Jan 11, 2021
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Quote from swammer :
Can you quote it?

That just talks about what is compatible with Fi. I don't see anything mentioning sprint, unless I missed it?
It is in the "Designed for Fi" section
Quote :
You have full Fi functionality on these devices:
  • Calls, texts, and data on multiple major mobile 4G LTE networks or 5G on T-Mobile's network
  • Pixel 4a and up connect to the Sprint network in a data-only mode when using DSDS (Fi Dual Sim).
  • Samsung phones designed for Fi don't support Sprint's network.
  • Automatic connection to 2 million secure Wi-Fi hotspots
  • Samsung phones designed for Fi will be able to automatically switch among millions of secure Wi-Fi connections in the coming months.
  • International roaming
  • An even more secure connection with Fi VPN
Jan 11, 2021
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cprazyjoezx
Jan 11, 2021
142 Posts
Anyone know how much the $20 plan comes out to for 3 months? or around how much the "taxes & gov't fees" are? Saw someone use "$75" in their breakdown, but not sure where they got that from. Would the "taxes & gov't fees" really only be $15

Thanks
Jan 11, 2021
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Jan 11, 2021
kpeng2
Jan 11, 2021
514 Posts
Quote from Gigacuck :
RAM did not decrease - https://www.tomsguide.com/news/sa...galaxy-s21

Resolution - https://www.gsmarena.com/the_gala...-47037.php

As for the resolution, for the cheapest S21, you'd be able to choose a lower resolution at 120 Hz refresh rate​, or S20's highest resolution at 60 px refresh rate. So, for the cheapest S21, there are no changes in resolution from S20. There might be some more changes in a 'refresh' 3 months down the line. S21 Ultra would support QHD+ resolution at 120 Hz refresh rate.

I'll get back to you on Jan 14 as well.
for Ultra, they have same ram. But for base model, s20 has 12G and s21 has only 8.
Jan 11, 2021
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Jan 11, 2021
rajeshDa
Jan 11, 2021
567 Posts
Quote from FancyTeam7624 :
I haven't done it yet, but based on what I read on Fi website, yes that can be done. That is what I plan to do as well.

Once the new line/person is activated, apparently there will be a share credits option show up under Billings which can be used to control whether you want to share your credits with others on your plan.

Trade in credits can be used for both bill payments and device payments, referral credits can be used only for
bill payments
Do we need to port in a number if we go this route ?
Jan 11, 2021
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swammer
Jan 11, 2021
1,668 Posts
Quote from dalto :
It is in the "Designed for Fi" section
thank you.

Uggh, I guess I will give it a try, unless someone already knows whether it works or not.

Sprint merged with TMobile, so does Tello also use TMobile network?
Jan 11, 2021
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kpeng2
Jan 11, 2021
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Quote from cprazyjoezx :
Anyone know how much the $20 plan comes out to for 3 months? or around how much the "taxes & gov't fees" are? Saw someone use "$75" in their breakdown, but not sure where they got that from. Would the "taxes & gov't fees" really only be $15

Thanks
It is about $5-$6 per month to me. I am in Texas.
Jan 11, 2021
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MaroonHealth811
Jan 11, 2021
35 Posts
Can we really get this one, and use it to take advantage of the $700 trade-in offer from Samsung to get the S21?
Plus do we know when this offer ends?

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dalto
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Quote from MaroonHealth811 :
Can we really get this one, and use it to take advantage of the $700 trade-in offer from Samsung to get the S21?
You have to keep it for 90 days. But if the Samsung trade for $700 is still valid at that point I don't see why not.
Jan 11, 2021
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MaroonHealth811
Jan 11, 2021
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Quote from dalto :
You have to keep it for 90 days. But if the Samsung trade for $700 is still valid at that point I don't see why not.
I would have to keep the new Fi number for 90days, but can I not before that already trade this one in for the S21? Does the T&C specifically say I have to keep the phone for 90 days?
Jan 11, 2021
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smallpenny
Jan 11, 2021
781 Posts
Quote from MaroonHealth811 :
I would have to keep the new Fi number for 90days, but can I not before that already trade this one in for the S21? Does the T&C specifically say I have to keep the phone for 90 days?
Yeah I don't see why you can't just keep the Fi service active for 90 days since that's what the terms state. Doubt Google cares if you keep the phone on hand, since the phone deal is how they want to get you in on the service, then hope you stay with the service for long term.

I'm keeping the phone, however I'll simply activate the Fi SIM and keep it in the phone for 24 hours then remove the Fi SIM into a drawer and use the phone with my main carrier SIM.
Jan 11, 2021
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dalto
Jan 11, 2021
944 Posts
Quote from MaroonHealth811 :
I would have to keep the new Fi number for 90days, but can I not before that already trade this one in for the S21? Does the T&C specifically say I have to keep the phone for 90 days?
The T&C's state that you need to keep it active for 90 days but it isn't totally clear how active is defined.

There are mixed reports from people who participated in previous Fi deals.

Some people are reporting that as long as you don't put the Fi sim in a different phone you will be fine. Others are reporting that the Fi software needs to be running actively on the phone for 90 days. At least one person has reported that putting another sim in the Fi phone has broken the terms.
Jan 11, 2021
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JollyGuide7175
Jan 11, 2021
156 Posts
Quote from smallpenny :
Yeah I don't see why you can't just keep the Fi service active for 90 days since that's what the terms state. Doubt Google cares if you keep the phone on hand, since the phone deal is how they want to get you in on the service, then hope you stay with the service for long term.

I'm keeping the phone, however I'll simply activate the Fi SIM and keep it in the phone for 24 hours then remove the Fi SIM into a drawer and use the phone with my main carrier SIM.
I just received mine, and successfully ported in Google Fi from Ultra Mobile. But I think I am going to keep it like this until the 90-day period expiresSmilie.
Jan 11, 2021
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smallpenny
Jan 11, 2021
781 Posts
Quote from JollyGuide7175 :
I just received mine, and successfully ported in Google Fi from Ultra Mobile. But I think I am going to keep it like this until the 90-day period expires.
Looks like we're in the same boat. I also got a pre-paid Ultra mobile number to port in for $10. However, I'll activate the service and phone and remove the SIM and use my main SIM because my current phone is on its last legs.
Jan 11, 2021
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JollyGuide7175
Jan 11, 2021
156 Posts
Quote from smallpenny :
Looks like we're in the same boat. I also got a pre-paid Ultra mobile number to port in for $10. However, I'll activate the service and phone and remove the SIM and use my main SIM because my current phone is on its last legs.
Quote from smallpenny :
Looks like we're in the same boat. I also got a pre-paid Ultra mobile number to port in for $10. However, I'll activate the service and phone and remove the SIM and use my main SIM because my current phone is on its last legs.
It just took a few minutes to transfer from Ultra Mobile. I turn off mobile data, and will now use the phone as an back up for the next 90 days!

BTW, for the trade in, if we do not want to do that anymore, can we just keep the trade in and not sending it to Google? I have heard really bad stories about Google Trade-in process.

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spextar
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Quote from smallpenny :
Looks like we're in the same boat. I also got a pre-paid Ultra mobile number to port in for $10. However, I'll activate the service and phone and remove the SIM and use my main SIM because my current phone is on its last legs.
I thought this would stop the 90 day count,

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