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.
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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.
1. Use the Gmail account used for ordering and Fi account to setup and the download and run the FI app.
2. Wait for a day and check the progress counter in Fi app (billing, track FI saving and rebates, in progress) and see it shows activated the phone on FI and then countdown has gone down to stay active for 119 more days. At this point, you can disable the FI eSIM, remove the app/reset the phone if desired and put your ATT SIM on it.
3. After 120 days make sure counter is 0 or in progress tab is gone. At this point you can cancel the service or pause it for next deal.
I was on the promo for Unlimited Essentials and switched to the Unlimited Premium to take advantage of this deal. But it still says "Not eligible for offer" when I add to cart. Does anyone know a way around this, or has had it work for them?
I tried in incognito and I waited until the next day to no avail. 😢
I'm in a group and I moved all of us to Unlimited Premium. There's a person in the group who hasn't joined Fi yet, and the offer shows as available for them.
1. Use the Gmail account used for ordering and Fi account to setup and the download and run the FI app.
2. Wait for a day and check the progress counter in Fi app (billing, track FI saving and rebates, in progress) and see it shows activated the phone on FI and then countdown has gone down to stay active for 119 more days. At this point, you can disable the FI eSIM, remove the app/reset the phone if desired and put your ATT SIM on it.
3. After 120 days make sure counter is 0 or in progress tab is gone. At this point you can cancel the service or pause it for next deal.
Where do I check to see if I'm eligible for $650 deal yet? Is it under "Shop" tab?
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Where do I check to see if I'm eligible for $650 deal yet? Is it under "Shop" tab?
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.
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