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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Good luck.
Which case are you using for S26U?
I got two samsung cases
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Silicone Magnet Case
and
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Rugged Magnet Case
Really good build quality, but the rugged case is extremely slippery...hardly any grip.
Silicone is not as slippery, but doesn't seem like it has much shock absorption capability if the phone drops.
I am going to return both of them and try the this one Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Clear Magnet Case - Transparent.
Looking forward to your feedback. thanks
I guess more like 6 months since you use Fold for the other 6 months?
Wow! Brave Soul. No screen protector?
I guess more like 6 months since you use Fold for the other 6 months?
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Which case are you using for S26U?
I got two samsung cases
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Silicone Magnet Case
and
Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Rugged Magnet Case
Really good build quality, but the rugged case is extremely slippery...hardly any grip.
Silicone is not as slippery, but doesn't seem like it has much shock absorption capability if the phone drops.
I am going to return both of them and try the this one Samsung - Galaxy S26 Ultra Clear Magnet Case - Transparent.
Looking forward to your feedback. thanks
Day counter gets updated (decreases) exactly 24 hours after activation. So it is based on your activation time.
My counter now shows 119. I will let it sit for another day or two and then reset.
Comes to like 17.5% in taxes when it should be 1/2 that.
The difference is you're buying at full price and they are giving you some money back because you have something something. Hence you pay sales tax on they'll full price.
Versus them selling the phone for half price. Which you only pay for sales tax on that half priced value.
It sucks, but that is how sales tax works
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The difference is you're buying at full price and they are giving you some money back because you have something something. Hence you pay sales tax on they'll full price.
Versus them selling the phone for half price. Which you only pay for sales tax on that half priced value.
It sucks, but that is how sales tax works
O
I will try out Spigen, dbrand ghost and tank cases...hopefully that will settle it. I want to make sure they cosmetically look good as well as has great protection.
That's the way it's been for 3 upgrades: this promotion and the free upgrade to 23u > 24u > 25U > 26U have been working, and the second stream started this year, so the wife will be happy too—every
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