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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But its a risk and only you can decide to take the risk. For me it has worked, that was two years ago so its possible things have changed, though doubt it.
You can also take lots of screenshots , contact chat and ask to escalate to a specialist team if countdown timer does not start - but that also isnt guaranteed because their CS has a lot to be desired
Just sayin, if it was me, and the offer was there I would not wait until a bill generated if it was after the expiration of offer
Just to clarify , when I was saying crap , I was referring to the Pixel. Not the 26.
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Swapped to the premium plan, and it immediately showed the offer at $650 on the Fi shop.
Note that you can only do 1 trade-in per order, so I had to make two separate orders for each line (one s26 ultra at $650 off, and one 26+ at $600 off).
The Premium plan was $50 more per month for both lines, so I'll have to eat the 3 month total of $150 in order to get the above extra $350.
A bit convoluted but not too much work for an extra net $200.
The weird thing is that I originally wanted the s26 base due to size, but the 512gb version would have only been $200 less than an Ultra... Guess I'm a big phone guy now.
How do I qualify for the $650 discount?
How do I qualify for the $650 discount?
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