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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Besides the $60 credit, anyone running into any issues with being a new Fi customer and the $650 discount for the S26U?
Besides the $60 credit, anyone running into any issues with being a new Fi customer and the $650 discount for the S26U?
1. Return the phone, that will get the promo back and when you order next time you will a "current customer". You will loose 512 GB upgrade but this is still a great deal.
2. The same deal will return next year and good thing is that you already have an account so you can pause the service after a month when you get $60 credit Keep pausing for 90 days until the fold/flip promo in July or do the S27U promo next Feb.
My son isn't gonna make the 15 day return period cut-off since he became a Fi customer back in March 5th. He'd be 1 day short. lol.
My son isn't gonna make the 15 day return period cut-off since he became a Fi customer back in March 5th. He'd be 1 day short. lol.
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Because if what you said is true then for me return period and 21 days ref counter is gonna be on same day.
Alternatively, I was also thinking what happens if I somehow donot receive it today (missed shipment)? UPS might try to deliver it second time and then maybe it will buy me one more day to test this theory.
Also, I am not yet a FI user, but I think I can create an account, and order as existing user right?
Sorry, I am at work and don't have time to read through the thread yet.
The terms says: Remain active and in good standing on the qualifying device for 120 consecutive days. Pausing, changing, or suspending the account will void the promotion.
I am a little concerned about the wording "account" instead of "line" in the terms. Anyone has real life experience with similar situation?
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Because if what you said is true then for me return period and 21 days ref counter is gonna be on same day.
Alternatively, I was also thinking what happens if I somehow donot receive it today (missed shipment)? UPS might try to deliver it second time and then maybe it will buy me one more day to test this theory.
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