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)
& More + Free Shipping$650
$1,500
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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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Are you trading your Ultra each year to Fi or selling privately ?
Are you trading your Ultra each year to Fi or selling privately ?
I love the Plus size but maybe I need to start going for Ultra for the higher value retention.... if I switch back to candy bar style from flip side
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Will that mess the 120 days tracker?
Anyone here signed up for the service last week and activated the phone yet? Please report your phone $650 rebate status if you do.
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Order on Google Fi still shows 'preparing shipment'.
A little concerned if my credit card somehow failed this transaction.
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1. Did you use a referral code?
2. Did you order right away after establishing a new account, or waited 24hrs, or after 1st bill generated?
- Yes.
- Activated Fi on 2/26 5:33pm PT and ordered S26U on 2/26 8:48pm PT.
Received the phone today and activated the phone. Shall wait for the tracker to change or will be returning it.Referral tracker moved down by 1 day on 3/9 9pm PT but still the $650 promo tracker showing "a new Fi member activated the device".
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