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Nov 10, 2026 6:36 PM

Unlocked Pixel 11 256 GB from $399 for Google Fi new user | 120 days service required

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This is for the new Fi users. The sell ends on Nov 18th so it can't be combined with the black Friday coupon mentioned in
https://slickdeals.net/f/20281626-psa-sign-up-for-google-store-black-friday-promo-code-and-perhaps-signup-for-google-fi but it's still a good discount especially when you consider bill credits will also roll in for those 4 months.

Pixel 11 Pro: $599, Pixel 11 Pro XL: $799

0. Sign up with unmentionable RC. Choose the cheapest plan which typically is flexible , I think you will need to make sure to have a plan whose cost is more than device credits

1. Order the phone and when the phone comes set it up with the same Gmail address, download Fi app and the activate the service on the phone.

2. the Fi app, the billing and then in progress you will see a tracker which would look something like $500 off and what steps the completed. It will also show how many of 120 days are left.

5. Wait 24 hours from activation for that counter to go down by 1.

6. At this point you can delete Fi app and install your (e)SIM and start using this phone with it. I would suggest to just disable the Fi eSIM or make it secondary etc.

7. After 120 days, the whole in progress section will disappear but the bill credits would be in progress. You are good to cancel the line with Fi or pause it for the next deal.

https://fi.google.com/about/phones/pixel
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This is for the new Fi users. The sell ends on Nov 18th so it can't be combined with the black Friday coupon mentioned in
https://slickdeals.net/f/20281626-psa-sign-up-for-google-store-black-friday-promo-code-and-perhaps-signup-for-google-fi but it's still a good discount especially when you consider bill credits will also roll in for those 4 months.

Pixel 11 Pro: $599, Pixel 11 Pro XL: $799

0. Sign up with unmentionable RC. Choose the cheapest plan which typically is flexible , I think you will need to make sure to have a plan whose cost is more than device credits

1. Order the phone and when the phone comes set it up with the same Gmail address, download Fi app and the activate the service on the phone.

2. the Fi app, the billing and then in progress you will see a tracker which would look something like $500 off and what steps the completed. It will also show how many of 120 days are left.

5. Wait 24 hours from activation for that counter to go down by 1.

6. At this point you can delete Fi app and install your (e)SIM and start using this phone with it. I would suggest to just disable the Fi eSIM or make it secondary etc.

7. After 120 days, the whole in progress section will disappear but the bill credits would be in progress. You are good to cancel the line with Fi or pause it for the next deal.

https://fi.google.com/about/phones/pixel

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Nov 10, 2026 7:44 PM
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mcspringNov 10, 2026 7:44 PM
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This is very tempting. My S26 has just been ok. $395 trade-in for it makes this look REALLY good.
Nov 10, 2026 7:47 PM
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YidoudouNov 10, 2026 7:47 PM
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Is this unlocked? don't think Pixel 11 Pro XL has SIM slot any more
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Nov 10, 2026 7:49 PM
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gadgetNerdNov 10, 2026 7:49 PM
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Quote from Yidoudou View quoted comment :
Is this unlocked? don't think Pixel 11 Pro XL has SIM slot any more
Yeah all Fi phones are factory unlocked and hence the appeal of this deal as you can start using it with your carriers from day 1.
Nov 10, 2026 10:15 PM
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Eric1958Nov 10, 2026 10:15 PM
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How does this compare to the mint $500 off plus 1year service
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Nov 10, 2026 10:31 PM
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gadgetNerdNov 10, 2026 10:31 PM
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Quote from Eric1958 View quoted comment :
How does this compare to the mint $500 off plus 1year service
Mint phones are not factory unlocked so you have wait for 60 days. Also you have to pay $180 on top while you are going to probably less than $20 on top of the phone price here.
Last edited by gadgetNerd November 10, 2026 at 03:35 PM.
Nov 10, 2026 10:55 PM
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kayD1295Nov 10, 2026 10:55 PM
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Quote from gadgetNerd View quoted comment :
Mint phones are not factory unlocked so you have wait for 60 days. Also you have to pay $180 on top while you are going to probably less than $20 on top of the phone price here.
So if I did the mint deal I can't add my Verizon eSIM and just dial sim for the whole year? I'd have to wait sixty days to add my next sim?
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Quote from kayD1295 View quoted comment :
So if I did the mint deal I can't add my Verizon eSIM and just dial sim for the whole year? I'd have to wait sixty days to add my next sim?
Yes. Mint phones are locked to their network. I think it gets automatically unlocked after 60 days.

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Yesterday 12:28 PM
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yeahokYesterday 12:28 PM
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This is nice. Will we get a better deal from black Friday sale?
Yesterday 1:09 PM
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EfficientSnail807Yesterday 1:09 PM
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Quote from Yidoudou View quoted comment :
Is this unlocked? don't think Pixel 11 Pro XL has SIM slot any more
Yes Google switched to ESIM only in the US. It's painless to setup.
Yesterday 4:15 PM
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AuracastYesterday 4:15 PM
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Removing the physical SIM has to be a joke. New tech is becoming more of a hassle than a help
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baracludeYesterday 4:53 PM
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I got the phone from previous deal. Paid $550 after $200 trade in. I had a s22+ with dead screen pixels. They gave me full trade in value. Phones nice but i samsung software just seems miles ahead
Yesterday 5:15 PM
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heroiii2015Yesterday 5:15 PM
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I checked the google Fi website. The promotion requires service for 24 months. Did I miss something?
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topperdudeYesterday 5:15 PM
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Considering getting this for my spouse but confused how it works.

It seems different than the other promo mentioned in OP that requires signing up for Google Fi service - is that correct?

This promo seems to be for NEW Google Fi customers - is that correct? We have Google Fi currently for our child with last year's 50% off service until December and plan to switch that line over to the Mint Mobile deal around Thanksgiving. But since we already have Google Fi service on that number and gmail account, I am assuming we will likely need to use a different gmail account (my spouse's) if we want to qualify as a NEW customer for this deal - is that true?

For some reason, when I login with another gmail account, I only see the "Save 500 now when you sign up for Google Fi and get 50% off service" offer for Pixel 11 w/ 256GB that runs until December 01, 2026. Not seeing this promo that ends on November 18th when clicking through the last link in the OP. The terms and conditions I am seeing when adding the phone and Google Fi service to cart states that if Fi service is cancelled after 120 days and before 24 months are up, the credits will stop.

Would appreciate any feedback on how to get this deal,
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CoreyF1083Yesterday 5:51 PM
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If I'm reading this right, you could buy the 12-month 30-gig plan for $18 a month and still get the $500 off of the phone?

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Quote from heroiii2015 View quoted comment :
I checked the google Fi website. The promotion requires service for 24 months. Did I miss something?
There are two parts to this promo. First the upfront discount which is $500, for that to be valid(not charged back) you need to have the plan with Fi on that phone for 120 days (while you use the phone with your own carrier). See the instructions in the post for that. Second the bill credit for the rest of the amount that you pay upfront is done over 24 months but you will only be active for 4 months, See https://fi.google.com/about/promo...yf-pwpXAYA. You can stay for 24 months and get the full money back but Fi plans are expensive than other MVNOs in general

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