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
frontpagegadgetNerd posted Feb 25, 2026 06:02 PM
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frontpagegadgetNerd posted Feb 25, 2026 06:02 PM
Google Fi Unlimited Premium & Flex Users: 512GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (Pre-Order)
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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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Should I UNPAUSE PRIOR to activation on the s26 ultra, or activate and it will unpause as part of the process?
Should I UNPAUSE PRIOR to activation on the s26 ultra, or activate and it will unpause as part of the process?
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edit: Because I think I your status during the time of activation matters to the promo. if you see the checkbox "you ordered the phone from FI" from the rebate tracker is showing up after you ordered you should be good.
You will need the active plan when you activate the phone. Whether you active the plan now or later doesn't really make a difference because you will receive the phone on 3/11. It's just a few days away. If you really want to be safe active now and order the phone. Just a few days extra. The most important thing is keep the line active for 120 days from the activation date.
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