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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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$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

Original Post

Written by rookie1001
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Community Notes
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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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hzkb
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US version is single sim.
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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.
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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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Feb 5, 2021 2:22 PM
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smallpennyFeb 5, 2021 2:22 PM
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Quote from gh0stleader View quoted comment :
I'm guessing they go by the IMEI number of the device the SIM card is tied to. It makes sense this way to me bc it's really difficult to see how Fi can keep track of the device's activity (with Fi app bring deleted & FR)

You've got me so tempted to follow your instruction steps.
Up to you. Just make sure to not put the Fi sim in any other phone. If you take it out, leave it out. I haven't even put it back into my S20 for that matter. I have 68 days to go and have not yet broken the promo $600 discount. Once the counter reaches 0, I'll wait an extra day (just in case) and cancel Fi.
Feb 5, 2021 2:29 PM
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ahselfFeb 5, 2021 2:29 PM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
Up to you. Just make sure to not put the Fi sim in any other phone. If you take it out, leave it out. I haven't even put it back into my S20 for that matter. I have 68 days to go and have not yet broken the promo $600 discount. Once the counter reaches 0, I'll wait an extra day (just in case) and cancel Fi.
I appreciate smallpenny leading the charge, but is anyone following the same method using a T-Mobile SIM?

I want to take the leap, but posts like this and this [reddit.com] have me concerned.
Feb 5, 2021 5:09 PM
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smallpennyFeb 5, 2021 5:09 PM
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Quote from ahself View quoted comment :
I appreciate smallpenny leading the charge, but is anyone following the same method using a T-Mobile SIM?

I want to take the leap, but posts like this and this [reddit.com] have me concerned.
If it's any help, I'm using a Mint Mobile SIM, which is a T-Mobile MVNO.
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Feb 5, 2021 7:07 PM
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Phil_413Feb 5, 2021 7:07 PM
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Quote from devesh_2003 View quoted comment :
Yes, that is the plan for me. I am staying with Google Fi for 3 months and then going to evaluate less expensive pre-paid service. Inclined towards Xfinity mobile or Mint.
Here's what I'm trying to figure out. Why are people removing the Fi SIM or using a "throw away" number and waiting the 90 days? What's wrong with porting your number and porting away after the 90 days? Is there some "gotcha" in the process or some other problem? I'm curious what the risks are. Thank!
Last edited by Phil_413 February 5, 2021 at 11:12 AM.
Feb 5, 2021 7:33 PM
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daltoFeb 5, 2021 7:33 PM
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Quote from Phil_413 View quoted comment :
What's wrong with porting your number and porting away after the 90 days? Is there some "gotcha" in the process or some other problem? I'm curious what the risks are. Thank!
* If your data usage is high it is fairly expensive service
* If your area isn't well covered by Fi networks, it is an issue
* Some people are nervous about trusting Fi with their number since their CS is so terrible.
Feb 5, 2021 7:53 PM
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Phil_413Feb 5, 2021 7:53 PM
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Quote from dalto View quoted comment :
* Some people are nervous about trusting Fi with their number since their CS is so terrible.
What issues are there with your number and Fi's customer service?
Last edited by Phil_413 February 5, 2021 at 12:23 PM.
Feb 5, 2021 8:39 PM
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daltoFeb 5, 2021 8:39 PM
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Quote from Phil_413 View quoted comment :
What issues are there with your number and Fi's customer service?
I am not sure if it is really valid but some people are concerned they won't be able to get their number back from Fi when they leave.

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Feb 5, 2021 9:45 PM
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ScarletMask778Feb 5, 2021 9:45 PM
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Quote from dalto View quoted comment :
I am not sure if it is really valid but some people are concerned they won't be able to get their number back from Fi when they leave.
Quote from Phil_413 View quoted comment :
What issues are there with your number and Fi's customer service?
As for me, it feels a hassle to port in and out in 90 days with a number I have used for so long. Also, I am on a yearly prepaid plan so if I leave, I lose all the credits for the remainder of the year.
Feb 6, 2021 2:23 AM
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EricM3326Feb 6, 2021 2:23 AM
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Just ported from NumberBarn, completed in maybe 3 minutes. Still waiting on the tracker to update, but that should pop up in 24 hours according to others on here.
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Feb 6, 2021 1:03 PM
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Feb 6, 2021 1:03 PM
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Quote from ScarletMask778 View quoted comment :
As for me, it feels a hassle to port in and out in 90 days with a number I have used for so long. Also, I am on a yearly prepaid plan so if I leave, I lose all the credits for the remainder of the year.
1. skip the deal because it's a hassle for you.

2. get a temporary number use with this s20 deal, use 2 phones

3. get temporary number, risk putting in another sim (your current number) like others have done.
Feb 7, 2021 5:01 PM
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sduser1Feb 7, 2021 5:01 PM
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Quote from smallpenny View quoted comment :
... Once the counter reaches 0, I'll wait an extra day (just in case) and cancel Fi.
I'd wait for the promo to move from "In progress" to "Earned" (this will happen after the counter reaches 0).
Feb 7, 2021 6:07 PM
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ScarletMask778Feb 7, 2021 6:07 PM
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Quote from swammer View quoted comment :
1. skip the deal because it's a hassle for you.

2. get a temporary number use with this s20 deal, use 2 phones

3. get temporary number, risk putting in another sim (your current number) like others have done.
#2 is exactly what I am doing now. I also enabled call forwarding and tethering on my old phone for calls and data. So practically speaking I can start using the new phone on day one with manageable hassle.
Feb 8, 2021 4:15 AM
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AikenJFeb 8, 2021 4:15 AM
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I have bad news for anyone who is using another SIM once the Fi SIM is activated, as long as the Fi SIM is not used with another phone.

I actived the S20 with Fi SIM and used it for about one week. Then factory reset the phone and use my Tmobile SIM in it for about another week. Fi SIM is in my draw, never used in another phone. The days counting is normal, 74 more days.

Today, I chatted with the Fi representative about my Fi credit not applied to my monthly bill. He or she particularly mentioned that the device was not active with Google Fi. Here is the transcript of the chat:
I suggest you to please resume your services and stay active with Fi to get Fi credits.
Yes, however I see that the device is not active with Google Fi.
Please inform member to activate Fi services on Samsung device.
From our end it shows that member activate the Fi services on different device model.
If he is not activate the fi services on Samsung device you will be charged $600.

Based on my understanding, Google may not know what network service is used in the Samsung device, but they definitely know it is NOT used in Fi.
Feb 8, 2021 2:32 PM
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nugenFeb 8, 2021 2:32 PM
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Has anyone seen a post like this where the non-Fi SIM was from a carrier other than T-Mobile? I saw it suggested elsewhere in this thread that because Fi runs on T-Mobile's network, Google might be able to tell if you switch to another T-Mo carrier, which might make sense. But from my own experience with an n of 1, I did the Pixel 4a 5g deal on Black Friday, and used my Visible SIM and had no problems, so I am wondering if this issue is specific to T-Mobile.
I am curious if I missed a warning from someone on another network.

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Feb 8, 2021 8:44 PM
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smallpennyFeb 8, 2021 8:44 PM
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Quote from sduser1 View quoted comment :
I'd wait for the promo to move from "In progress" to "Earned" (this will happen after the counter reaches 0).
Did not know about this, thanks.

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