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The announcement was made on the Google Fi subreddit, where the company stated that Fi SIM cards will be available in "500+" Best Buy locations across the U.S. Google's not saying which stores will have the cards, and the number refers to about half of all Best Buy stores, so be sure to check before making the trip.
The SIM cards will cost $10, but you'll get that back as a service credit so they ultimately end up free. Best Buy will only be offering Google Fi SIM cards for full service, not data-only.
It is important to note that while you can buy Google Fi SIMs at Best Buy, the staff will not be able to help you activate the SIM. In order to get your Google Fi service up and working, you still have to make sure you have a compatible phone, sign up via the website and activate using the Google Fi app. Google does have online chat help available, but if you're someone who prefers in-person help, Google Fi probably still isn't the option for you.
You can now buy Google Fi SIM cards from Best Buy
Back in November, Google dropped the "Project" branding from their wireless service and relaunched it as Google Fi with support for most Android phones and iPhones. While customers were previously only able to purchase the service from the company's website, Google is now also offering Google Fi through Best Buy.
The announcement was made on the Google Fi subreddit, where the company stated that Fi SIM cards will be available in "500+" Best Buy locations across the U.S. Google's not saying which stores will have the cards, and the number refers to about half of all Best Buy stores, so be sure to check before making the trip.
The SIM cards will cost $10, but you'll get that back as a service credit so they ultimately end up free. Best Buy will only be offering Google Fi SIM cards for full service, not data-only.
It is important to note that while you can buy Google Fi SIMs at Best Buy, the staff will not be able to help you activate the SIM. In order to get your Google Fi service up and working, you still have to make sure you have a compatible phone, sign up via the website and activate using the Google Fi app. Google does have online chat help available, but if you're someone who prefers in-person help, Google Fi probably still isn't the option for you.
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The Ellen Show audience members receive free Pixel 3 XL smartphones
A couple of days ago we reported that The Ellen Show audience received free iPhone XRs as part of the 12 days of Giveaways promotion. Today marks Day 7, which saw the audience receive a free Google Pixel 3 XL among other prizes.
Gwen Stefani was today's guest who helped Ellen make the presentations to the audience. Besides the Pixel 3 XL, the audience members also received one year of free service on Google Fi, a $300 Best Buy Gift Card, a Philips Hue Starter Kit, a Google Home mini, an HP Tango and the HP Sprocket Photo Printer and 1 Year of HP Instant Ink Service and more.
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Google announced today that their Project Fi wireless service will be rebranded to Google Fi and will now work on more devices. Starting today, Google Fi will work with iPhones and most Android devices, including handsets from Samsung, LG, Motorola and OnePlus.
Once you have checked your device compatibility, you can order a SIM kit (for free) from Google. Getting Fi today will make you eligible for $200 of service credit.
Rebranded Google Fi now supports iPhones and most Androids
Google announced today that their Project Fi wireless service will be rebranded to Google Fi and will now work on more devices. Starting today, Google Fi will work with iPhones and most Android devices, including handsets from Samsung, LG, Motorola and OnePlus.
Project Fi was first launched back in 2015 and used the T-Mobile and Sprint network in the US to offer expanded wireless coverage. With Google Fi, you can get unlimited calls and texts for $20 per month; data costs an additional $10 per GB. Any additional data charges are capped at $60/month even if you use more than 6GB of data, meaning you won't get charged over $80/month for unlimited talk, text, and data. Additionally, Google Fi also offers international roaming in 170 countries with the same data usage fees it charges in the use (including the $60/month charge cap).
Google's own Pixel smartphones, along with a select number of handsets are sold on the Google Fi website as 'Designed for Fi'. According to Google, these devices are capable of intelligently shifting between three (T-Mobile, Sprint and US Cellular) mobile networks and millions of Wi-Fi hotspots, phones designed for Fi give you smarter coverage in more places.
As part of an ongoing promotion, if you pick a 'Designed for Fi' phone from Google, the company is giving you "the same value back in your choice of travel gift cards, which you can spend on flights with Delta and Southwest or lodging with Airbnb and hotels.com,"
As part of an ongoing promotion, if you pick a 'Designed for Fi' phone from Google, the company is giving you "the same value back in your choice of travel gift cards, which you can spend on flights with Delta and Southwest or lodging with Airbnb and hotels.com,"
While Google now allows you to bring your own phones, certain features like Fi’s unique network switching are only available on phones designed for Fi. However, Google promises that you’ll still have a great experience whatever phone you use. You can check if your device is compatible with Google Fi here.
Fi for iOS is still in beta according to Google. A new Google Fi for iOS app has been released to help customers track their usage, bills or contact support. You will require iOS 11 or higher and one of the following handsets in order to use Google Fi on your iPhone:
- iPhone XS
- iPhone XS Max
- iPhone XR
- iPhone X
- iPhone 8 & 8 Plus
- iPhone 7 & 7 Plus
- iPhone 6S & 6S Plus
- iPhone 6 & 6 Plus
- iPhone 5S
- iPhone SE