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Jan 6, 2021 1:22 PM

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

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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

Original Post

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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Jan 21, 2021 9:16 PM
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Jan 21, 2021 9:16 PM
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Quote from SmilingLeopard948 View quoted comment :
Can someone confirm if it's normal step 5 of Fi savings disappears? Yesterday I saw keep service for 90 days in step 5 but thats gone
I haven't seen mine disappear... I think as long as you still have the $600 off in progress, you should be good and as long as you didn't put the sim on another phone
Jan 21, 2021 9:27 PM
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daltoJan 21, 2021 9:27 PM
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Quote from SmilingLeopard948 View quoted comment :
Can someone confirm if it's normal step 5 of Fi savings disappears? Yesterday I saw keep service for 90 days in step 5 but thats gone
I don't think that is normal.

I will say that the page is very odd. I find navigating away and coming back often doesn't update it. I have to actually hit the refresh button to get an update.
Jan 21, 2021 9:38 PM
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JSantos239Jan 21, 2021 9:38 PM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
I haven't seen mine disappear... I think as long as you still have the $600 off in progress, you should be good and as long as you didn't put the sim on another phone
I would say that doesn't works anymore as some people have been hit with Full Cost for Activating & Swapping Sims. No they didn't put the FI sim in another phone.

Most of the people that have purchased & swapped sims haven't came back to update us. So I don't think it turned out well for them.
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Jan 21, 2021 10:14 PM
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Quote from JSantos239 View quoted comment :
I would say that doesn't works anymore as some people have been hit with Full Cost for Activating & Swapping Sims. No they didn't put the FI sim in another phone.

Most of the people that have purchased & swapped sims haven't came back to update us. So I don't think it turned out well for them.
I think it's too early to tell.

and there is NO WAY fi will know you put in another sim if you reset the phone and not installed the fi ap.

Having said that, I'm playing it safe and keeping it in. $600 is too big a risk.
Jan 21, 2021 10:24 PM
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SmilingLeopard948Jan 21, 2021 10:24 PM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
I haven't seen mine disappear... I think as long as you still have the $600 off in progress, you should be good and as long as you didn't put the sim on another phone
Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
I haven't seen mine disappear... I think as long as you still have the $600 off in progress, you should be good and as long as you didn't put the sim on another phone
Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
I haven't seen mine disappear... I think as long as you still have the $600 off in progress, you should be good and as long as you didn't put the sim on another phone
I'd just ordered it 24 hr ago and phone is not even shipped yet. Yesterday step 5 was in faded color but today it's completely gone.
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Jan 21, 2021 11:15 PM
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Quote from SmilingLeopard948 View quoted comment :
I'd just ordered it 24 hr ago and phone is not even shipped yet. Yesterday step 5 was in faded color but today it's completely gone.
count down does NOT start until you activate, so that doesn't matter I guess, since you most likely haven't activated it
Jan 22, 2021 12:01 AM
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SmilingLeopard948Jan 22, 2021 12:01 AM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
count down does NOT start until you activate, so that doesn't matter I guess, since you most likely haven't activated it
I get that. Just found it odd that there was step 5 with 90 count down and it's gone today.

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daltoJan 22, 2021 12:18 AM
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Quote from SmilingLeopard948 View quoted comment :
I get that. Just found it odd that there was step 5 with 90 count down and it's gone today.
For me that didn't show up at all until I had activated. I think the weird thing is that it showed it to you to begin with.
Jan 22, 2021 12:31 AM
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JSantos239Jan 22, 2021 12:31 AM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
I think it's too early to tell.

and there is NO WAY fi will know you put in another sim if you reset the phone and not installed the fi ap.

Having said that, I'm playing it safe and keeping it in. $600 is too big a risk.
Not true, I used to work for Verizon they definitely can tell you are using another sim in the phone.

Especially FI they use multiple compaines to provide FI service.

When you swap a sim, the new network register's the IMEI, Now imagine FI is using T Mobile to provide service in your area.

your main service provider is T Mobile, Now they see you are on T Mobile Network without going threw FI.

They definitely have other ways to know because multiple people have been reporting it no longer works since they made changes to the TOS .Maybe a small percentage will slip threw the cracks.
Jan 22, 2021 12:35 AM
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SmilingLeopard948Jan 22, 2021 12:35 AM
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Quote from dalto View quoted comment :
For me that didn't show up at all until I had activated. I think the weird thing is that it showed it to you to begin with.
daltoFor me that didn't show up at all until I had activated. I think the weird thing is that it showed it to you to begin with.
Thank you for sharing this. FWIW it was in faded color when it showed up
Jan 22, 2021 2:48 AM
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MaroonHealth811Jan 22, 2021 2:48 AM
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Quote from JSantos239 View quoted comment :
Not true, I used to work for Verizon they definitely can tell you are using another sim in the phone.

Especially FI they use multiple compaines to provide FI service.

When you swap a sim, the new network register's the IMEI, Now imagine FI is using T Mobile to provide service in your area.

your main service provider is T Mobile, Now they see you are on T Mobile Network without going threw FI.

They definitely have other ways to know because multiple people have been reporting it no longer works since they made changes to the TOS .Maybe a small percentage will slip threw the cracks.
So you are saying simply because Fi uses T Mobile's network, they automatically get every single device's IMEI info that connected to T Mobile's network? I find that a bit hard to believe...
What about att? Does Fi use their network too? If not can Fi still know when a Fi device connect to att?
At least until now my countdown is still going. Fingers crossed.
Jan 22, 2021 3:08 AM
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kablo0eyJan 22, 2021 3:08 AM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
If that's the case, they screwed up on processing the orders.

I ordered on 1/10 and received my phone!

ordered on 1/7 and still don't have it. Agree with everyone, customer service is a joke.
Jan 22, 2021 3:39 AM
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elenexJan 22, 2021 3:39 AM
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Is there any consensus yet what would happen in the case of trading in a phone to Samsung that has promo time left on it, but keeping the line active until after 91 days and not putting the sim in another device?
Jan 22, 2021 3:47 AM
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JSantos239Jan 22, 2021 3:47 AM
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Quote from MaroonHealth811 View quoted comment :
So you are saying simply because Fi uses T Mobile's network, they automatically get every single device's IMEI info that connected to T Mobile's network? I find that a bit hard to believe...
What about att? Does Fi use their network too? If not can Fi still know when a Fi device connect to att?
At least until now my countdown is still going. Fingers crossed.
Yes/No, I'm sure they only are checking specific IMEI Numbers, It's similar to the way IMEI Blacklist works all compaines have access to the list but sometimes you can use a blacklisted phone for months before it caught by the carrier. FI may be scanning IMEI threw the networks they work with to check for violators.

This only started to be an issue with the new TOS. I'm sure leaving the FI app installed they can see the sim is swapped, Removing the app I believe they have starting to ping the phones & if the phone doesn't ping back so many times they just void the promo.

it's all risk right now.
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Quote from elenex View quoted comment :
Is there any consensus yet what would happen in the case of trading in a phone to Samsung that has promo time left on it, but keeping the line active until after 91 days and not putting the sim in another device?
No. There is no consensus.

Some believe it will work, others think it will void the promo.
Quote from JSantos239 View quoted comment :
They definitely have other ways to know because multiple people have been reporting it no longer works since they made changes to the TOS .Maybe a small percentage will slip threw the cracks.
Can you link to some of the reports of people having it not work? I did swap my SIM but I am still in the return window. I may just return it if there is a significant chance it will void the promo.

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