expiredtillo posted Apr 22, 2025 08:39 PM
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expiredtillo posted Apr 22, 2025 08:39 PM
New Google Fi Customers w/ Activation: 128GB Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Watch 3 LTE
+ Free ShippingFree after 24 monthly credits
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Google Fi Pixel 9 Pro + Pixel Watch 3 Promo – Full Breakdown (With and Without Financing)
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Pixel 9 Pro
$300 off instantly
Remaining $699 credited back over 24 months
Pixel Watch 3
$100 off via promo code (after phone ships)
Remaining $349 credited back over 24 months
Total Monthly Credits:
$29.12 (Pixel 9 Pro) + $14.54 (Watch 3) = $43.66/month
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GOOGLE FI PLAN:
Unlimited Essentials Plan: $35/month
You must keep the line active and in good standing for 24 months to get all credits
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OPTION A – PAY UPFRONT (NO HARD CREDIT PULL)
At Checkout:
Pay $699 for Pixel 9 Pro (after $300 discount)
Pay $349 for Pixel Watch 3 (after $100 discount)
Pay sales tax upfront on both
No financing, so NO hard credit check
Each Month (for 24 months):
Plan: $35
Credit: $43.66
Result: Your plan is fully covered and you get ~$8.66 extra per month, which can be used toward taxes or other fees (but doesn't roll over or get refunded)
Best for: People avoiding a credit check and okay paying upfront
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OPTION B – FINANCE THE DEVICES (HARD CREDIT PULL REQUIRED)
At Checkout:
Pay $0 for the devices (except taxes)
Finance Pixel 9 Pro ($29.12/mo)
Finance Pixel Watch 3 ($14.54/mo)
This triggers a HARD credit pull
Each Month (for 24 months):
Plan: $35
Devices: $43.66
Credit: $43.66
Result: You still just pay $35/month total — credits cancel out the device payments
Best for: People who prefer monthly payments and don't mind a hard inquiry
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AFTER 24 MONTHS:
You own both devices
Bill credits stop
You continue paying for the Google Fi plan ($35/mo unless changed)
Any leftover credit in a month does not carry over or get refunded
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TL;DR:
You can avoid a hard credit pull only if you pay for BOTH the phone and watch upfront
You'll still get $43.66/month in credits, which more than covers the $35/mo plan
Any extra credit each month can only be used that month, no rollovers or payouts
Financing either device = hard pull
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Cell service in the US is stupid expensive compared to almost everywhere else in the world, and for no good reason. I haven't paid more than $20/month for the better part of a decade, and usually closer to $15.
I'm currently getting unlimited service through Spectrum (Verizon MVNO) for free with my $40/month 600/100 internet service. It doesn't matter that not everyone has this particular option, the point is that telecoms can offer this "deal" and still make money. Telecoms should be treated like utilities and stop getting paid by the government to do nothing.
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I had 4 lines on T-Mobile and was paying around $135 a month for unlimited everything. I noticed only one of the four lines ever used more than a few GB's per month, unless we traveled, and even then we'd use maybe 4-5 GB's per line. One my line, I can hit 300GB's as I use data constantly while on the road.
Anyways, my first Fi bill was $28 and some change. May 2nd I get another bill - curious if this will be the charge every month, as I was anticipating paying $12.50 a month per line so I'm a bit confused - perhaps 4 lines @ $50 per month is normal, and I'm getting 1/2 off of that? If so, I'm disappointed I remained a T-Mobile customer for as long as I did - was with them for 7 years and really paid a premium to stick with them. Wish I would have switched sooner.
Cell service in the US is stupid expensive compared to almost everywhere else in the world, and for no good reason. I haven't paid more than $20/month for the better part of a decade, and usually closer to $15.
I'm currently getting unlimited service through Spectrum (Verizon MVNO) for free with my $40/month 600/100 internet service. It doesn't matter that not everyone has this particular option, the point is that telecoms can offer this "deal" and still make money. Telecoms should be treated like utilities and stop getting paid by the government to do nothing.
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