For those who are new to Fi, steps to become an existing user and
1. Open an account with flexible plan. Use unmentionable code from existing user for $60 credit.
2. Just to be safe, wait for the first bill to be generated before ordering the phone. This will take couple of days. At the very least wait for a day but I suggest waiting for the first bill generation.
3. Once the phone is shipped you need to activate the phone within 30 days. At this point another counter for new user r**f credit is also running down from 30 days. I strongly suggest you wait for that counter to hit zero before you activate the phone. All the counters will be shown on FI app-billing-Track FI saving and instant rebate.
4. Once the phone is activated on FI by downloading the FI app, you should wait for a day for the counter to go down by 1. At this point you can disable/remove the eSIM and use your current provider.5. At no point during 120 days move the FI SIM to another phone (i.e. do not install FI app on any other phone and log into this FI account). Once the counter reaches 0 you can cancel the line or pause it for next deal.
The total cost will be $650 + $25 (plans cost per month including fees) * 5 - $60 = $715
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Comes to like 17.5% in taxes when it should be 1/2 that.
New FI customers can have 512gb for $999
Samsung pricing is insane. Apple is final cheaper by a mile. Samung sales are nonstarters
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Google Fi is offering a strong S26 Ultra preorder discount, especially for existing Fi customers on Unlimited Premium or Flexible, with the 512GB model showing $650 off and free storage during preorder. The phone is factory unlocked, and the deal can be especially compelling if you sell or trade in a prior Ultra, since resale values often beat Fi trade in quotes. The main catches are the 120 day active service requirement, possible 21 day or first bill timing issues for new accounts, and taxes that may be charged on the full price in some states. A good fit if you can manage Fi timing and keep the line active.
Common Questions (6)
Keep the Fi line active for 120 consecutive days after activating the S26 Ultra. The countdown starts only after activation, and moving the Fi SIM/eSIM to another phone or changing service during that period can void the promo.
Switching to Unlimited Premium or Flexible can unlock the $650 offer on some accounts, and the price can update within about 24 hours. The plan usually needs to stay active through the promo period, and some accounts remain locked to the discount level they started with.
Waiting about 21 days is the safer path because that is when Fi often treats an account as existing and the promo is less likely to error. Some accounts see the offer sooner, but ordering after the first bill or after a short wait is repeatedly recommended to avoid promo issues.
Yes. The $650 price is tied to being on Unlimited Premium or Flexible and being an existing Fi customer; otherwise the offer can drop to $450 or show a higher price. Some accounts also need about 21 days or a first bill before Fi treats them as existing.
Yes. The phone is factory unlocked, so you can use another carrier from day one after Fi activation, but the Fi SIM/eSIM must stay tied to the S26 Ultra during the 120-day promo period.
Fi often charges tax on the full purchase price, not the discounted amount, which makes the tax bill much higher in some states. Several reports point to California as a common example, while other locations may be taxed differently.
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Total before tax for S26+ is $175. Tax in NY was $40.
So all in I'm at $215 for the upgrade.
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so this deal is not gonna work for new subscribers then?
Why do we need to wait 21 days to order the phone? Do we still get free memory upgrade?
Why do we need to wait 30 days to activate the phone? where do we get the ref promo?
a little off topic but im thinking of getting the p11 coming out later this year. what's the ideal time to sign up for google fi in preparation?
Could you please clarify below questions for us brand new to google fi?
Why do we need to wait 21 days to order the phone? Do we still get free memory upgrade?
Why do we need to wait 30 days to activate the phone? where do we get the ref promo?
2. Yes you get the upgrade if you order during pre-order period which ends on 11th
3. Fi does not allow overlapping promo and new user referral credit might be deemed as promo and this S26 deal is another promo so you should wait until one is over before doing the other to be safe.
3. DM people for r**f codes from existing users.
2. Yes you get the upgrade if you order during pre-order period which ends on 11th
3. Fi does not allow overlapping promo and new user referral credit might be deemed as promo and this S26 deal is another promo so you should wait until one is over before doing the other to be safe.
3. DM people for r**f codes from existing users.
So If we have to wait 21 days to order the phone then, we will miss the 3/11 pre order period for free memory upgrade then right?
So If we have to wait 21 days to order the phone then, we will miss the 3/11 pre order period for free memory upgrade then right?
Better to just get it directly from Samsung or BestBuy.
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ugh.. so this is not a good deal for New Fi subscribers then? You pay $650 + 5 months of service ( $20 Flexible plan + $10 fees = $30 x 5 months = $150) = $800 and no memory upgrade.
Better to just get it directly from Samsung or BestBuy.
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