To join the trial, you must add the Google Fi network as an eSIM on your unlocked, eSIM compatible phone.
Tip: "pSIM" stands for "physical SIM" and "eSIM" for "embedded SIM." An eSIM allows you to activate carrier services on your phone without the need to insert a physical SIM card.
Learn about the Google Fi trial
If you’re eligible, alongside your current service, you can try Google Fi at no charge for 7 days. The trial automatically renews after 7 days, and you can cancel your Google Fi trial anytime. The trial includes:
- Calls and texts within the US (territories not included)
- Unlimited data in the US (speed slows after 10 GB)
- Hotspot tethering
- Privacy and security features
To be eligible for the Google Fi trial, among other criteria you must:
- Be new to Google Fi
- Have an unlocked, eSIM compatible phone
Download the Google Fi app and follow the steps to activate. You get a new Google Fi phone number to try out on your phone. Your current phone number still works normally, and during the trial you can use Google Fi to call, text, and browse. To complete the sign-up process, submit a valid form of payment on fi.google.com.
Your trial ends at 11:59 PM PT on the 7th day after it started and automatically renews. You’re charged $50/month per person and automatically moved to the Unlimited Standard plan. The monthly charge can apply to your Google Fi bill. You can cancel anytime and opt out of the auto-renew.
To upgrade early and select a different plan:
- Go to your Google Fi account.
- Click Upgrade early.
Once you upgrade to a full Google Fi plan, you can:
Understand credit card charges
When you start your trial, Google Fi authorizes your credit card with a small hold. Your financial institution gets an authorization request from us and the hold is reflected in your financial account. This authorization is required to make sure your credit card is active.
Once we confirm that the card is active, this hold is automatically removed from your account. Your financial institution can specify when this action can happen.
You can cancel any time and opt out of the automatic renewal. If you cancel early, you can still enjoy the service at no charge until the trial period ends.
- Log in to your Google Fi account in the app or on fi.google.com.
- Under “Your subscription,” select Cancel subscription.
- Review the information on the cancellation confirmation page.
- Tap Cancel subscription.
Remove an eSIM after the Google Fi trial ends
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet
Mobile network.
- Select the eSIM you want to delete.
- Tap Delete SIM.
Mobile network.Location availability
During the trial, you can use data, calls, and texts in the US (territories not included).
Once you upgrade to a Google Fi plan, you can:
- Call other countries or regions from the US.
- Use your phone outside the US.
- Use Google Fi in the US at extended network locations.
Group plans
Group plans aren't available during the trial. You must upgrade to a full Google Fi plan to start a group plan.
Promotions
You can take advantage of Google Fi promotions once you upgrade to a full Google Fi plan.
Users who enroll in a trial offer aren’t eligible for the Get 50% for 24 months promotion.
Number transfers
If you want to transfer your existing number to Google Fi, you must upgrade to a full Google Fi plan after the trial. Then, you can transfer your number from another carrier to Google Fi.
If you want to transfer your new Google Fi number to a different carrier, you must upgrade to a full Google Fi plan after the trial. Then, you can cancel your Google Fi service and transfer your number to another carrier.
Dual-SIM set-up & trial activation
These steps work for Pixel phones and may vary based on the device. For specific instructions, go to the manufacturer's support site.
Eligible Android devices
- Most Pixel 2 to 3a and Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, Note 20, Flip 3, Flip 4, Fold 4 with some exceptions.
- Pixel 4 and later.
- Learn about Google Fi device compatibility.
Your original SIM is a pSIM or you have a Pixel 7
Check out the tutorial for these eligible phones:
Activate Google Fi on your dual-SIM phoneYou can have 2 SIMs active at the same time. When you sign up for the trial, you must connect to the Google Fi mobile network. This doesn't cancel the service with your current carrier.
- To give permission to use 2 SIMs, tap Yes.
- To use Google Fi for mobile data, tap Use Google Fi.
- After the activation is complete, you’re connected to Google Fi and your existing carrier:
- The default for mobile data is Google Fi.
- You can receive phone calls and texts on both numbers. Outgoing calls and texts are from your original carrier.
- You can select Google Fi as the default carrier for calls and texts after activation. You can update your settings anytime.
From the top of your phone's screen, swipe down once or twice. Your other carrier must be displayed alongside Google Fi. When you make calls, send texts, or browse the internet, make sure Google Fi is selected.
Calls
- Open the dialer.
- Enter the phone number.
- The default SIM is displayed. Change it to Google Fi.
Texts
- Select existing text message or create new.
- In the chat box, click the SIM icon.
- Change it to Google Fi.
Browse the internet
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet.
- Select Google Fi.
- Turn on Mobile data.
- Select the other carrier.
- Turn off Mobile data
- Stream a video or run a data speed test.
- If your data isn't working, go to the troubleshooting guide.
If Google Fi isn’t displayed alongside your other carrier, update your SIM settings.
You can choose which SIM your phone uses for data, calls, and text messages by default.
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet
- If you don’t have Google Fi on your list of SIMs, go to activate Google Fi on your dual-SIM phone.
- For each network, set your preferences:
- Data
- Turn on Mobile data.
- Only one SIM can be the default for data.
- Most data goes through the default SIM for that use type. During a phone call, all data goes through the SIM that makes the call.
- Turn on Mobile data.
- Calls
- Tap Call Preference.
- Pick your default carrier or tap Ask me every time.
- If you’re on a call, you can’t get a call through the other SIM at the same time. Calls to the other SIM go to voicemail.
- Texts
- Tap SMS Preference.
- Pick your default carrier, or tap Ask me every time.
- Data
Your original SIM is an eSIM
Use these steps if your eligible Pixel or Samsung Galaxy has an eSIM. You can also check these tutorials:
Activate Google Fi on your dual-SIM phoneYou can only have one eSIM active at a time. When you sign up for the trial, you’re asked to switch to Google Fi. Your current SIM is temporarily off but you can turn it back on in the phone settings anytime. This doesn't cancel the service with your current carrier.
- To temporarily turn off your current carrier, tap Yes.
- After the activation is complete, you’re connected to Google Fi. Your other carrier is temporarily off.
- When you’re using Google Fi, you won’t receive calls and texts on your original number. You can switch between carriers anytime.
- From the top of the screen, swipe down once or twice.
- If Google Fi is displayed, you can:
- Make domestic phone calls.
- Send texts.
- Stream music or videos.
- Browse the internet.
- Use apps.
- Run a data speed test.
- If the other carrier's name is displayed, you aren’t connected to Google Fi. Temporarily turn off the other carrier's SIM and turn on Google Fi's:
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet
- Select Google Fi's SIM.
- Tap Use SIM.
- If Google Fi is displayed, you can:
Since you can have just one active eSIM at a time, turn on the carrier you want to use and temporarily turn off the other one.
- On your phone, open the Settings app.
- Tap Network & internet
- Select the SIM that you want to use.
- To turn on the SIM, tap Use SIM.