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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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Get the Apple iPhone 7 for $299 with Walmart Family Mobile prepaid plan
Customers who purchase the iPhone 7 (32GB) from Walmart with its Family Mobile prepaid service can get the handset for only $299. Walmart Family is a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) that uses T-Mobile's nationwide network.
Keep in mind that the iPhone 7 is not unlocked and will require you to buy the Family Mobile service starting at $29.88 per month. That will get you unlimited talk, text, and data (only the first 3 GB of data are on 4G LTE) every month, and after 12 months of active usage, you can unlock your device and switch networks if you wish.
The Apple iPhone 7 features a 4.7 inch LCD display, up to 256GB of internal storage, a 12MP rear camera, a 7-megapixel front camera, a TouchID fingerprint scanner and an Apple A10 Fusion chip with 2GB of RAM. Additionally, the handset has an IP67 rating which allows it to be submerged up to 1meter for up to 30 minutes.
Currently, Walmart only has the Gold and Silver iPhone 7 variants in stock, so you're out of luck if you are looking for the Black or Rose Gold versions.
In any case, this is a decent deal on both the phone and service plan. Apple and most carriers offer the 32GB iPhone 7 for $449, which makes this a $149 savings on your iPhone.
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Other deals Verizon is offering include:
You can check out all these deals and more, by heading over to Verizon's website.
Verizon's holiday promotion offers discounts on Google Pixel 3, Moto Z3, iPhone 6s and more
Verizon has launched a new 'Top the wishlist' promotion, where the carrier is offering various discounts on devices it has on its lineup. The deals include up to $200 in savings as promotional credit and $300 in trade-in credit towards new smartphones.
Customers who are purchasing a new Google Pixel 3 or Google Pixel 3 XL on Verizon will receive $200 in promo credit applied towards their account over 24 months. This can be looked at as a $200 discount on a Pixel smartphone.
If you are trading in an old handset, you can save as much as $300, which will be added to your account as credit (for a total of $500 in savings) towards a new Pixel smartphone. Verizon is also giving customers $300 off new iPhones (iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and iPhone XR) or other high-end Android phones.
Keep in mind that such trade-ins should only be made to avoid the inconvenience of selling your old devices on eBay or Craigslist, which will inevitably offer you more money for it.
Other deals Verizon is offering include:
- $240 off Motorola Moto Z3, new line required
- $230 off Apple iPhone 6s, new line required (online only)
- $89 off Apple iPhone 6s Plus, new line required
- $100 off Samsung Galaxy S8, new line required (online only)
- $120 off Samsung Galaxy J5, new line required
- $50 off the Palm companion handset, or $100 off with purchase of any other smartphone
- Free Samsung Galaxy J3 V, new line required (must be active for 24 months)
- $50 off select tablets: Apple iPad 9.7, Samsung Galaxy Tab S4, Asus ZenPad Z10, and Verizon Ellipsis 8 HD
You can check out all these deals and more, by heading over to Verizon's website.
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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
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Get three months of service with 5GB of data for $20 from Mint Mobile
Mint Mobile, an MNVO that operates on T-Mobile's network is offering a three-month plan that includes 5 GB of data per month and unlimited text and talk for $20. Just to be clear this isn't $20/month, but $20 for three months, which accounts for a $40 savings.
The deal is only available to new customers. You can bring your own number and if you are not satisfied with the service, you can take advantage of the 7-day money back guarantee and return your SIM card. While Mint lets you bring your own device, remember that it needs to be a GSM device since its a T-Mobile MNVO.
While the Mint website shows a countdown clock on the carrier’s website that might make you think the deal is ending soon, the promotion terms and conditions state that it will continue until January 1st, 2019.