To connect your cellular-enabled tablets, laptops, and other compatible devices at no extra cost with data-only SIMs, you must:
- Sign up for Google Fi.
- Activate your phone.
If you have a Flexible plan or Unlimited Premium plan, you can use data-only SIMs. If you have an Unlimited Standard or Unlimited Essentials plan, you can’t add a data-only SIM.
Important: Google Fi now supports data-only eSIM for tablets and laptops.
Learn how data-only SIMs work
Types:
- You can connect your tablets and laptops with data-only SIMs.
- Most modern devices can download an eSIM, but if your device requires a data-only SIM, you can order one at no charge.
- Data-only SIMs work with compatible devices.
- To use the data-only eSIM benefit, your device must be unlocked and eSIM-capable.
Cost:
- There’s no additional cost to use a data-only SIM.
- Usage on the SIM counts toward your plan’s data usage. Learn more about Google Fi plans.
Tethering:
- Tethering from a device with a data-only SIM isn’t supported.
Coverage:
- Data-only SIMs provide coverage in 200+ countries and regions. To learn more, check our coverage map.
- Coverage can also vary by device.
Data:
- Data counts towards your monthly high-speed data usage.
- High-speed data for compatible devices is up to 50 GB per person on Unlimited Premium and up to 15 GB per person on Flexible. Once the data is used up, data speed slows to 256 kbps.
Number of data-only SIMs:
- You can add up to 4 data-only SIMs per line.
- You can also use the same data-only SIM with multiple devices.
Important: Before you begin, make sure you’re connected to good Wi-Fi.
Download a data-only eSIM:
- On another device, go to your Google Fi account page.
- Select Connect your tablet.
- To download your data-only eSIM, scan the QR code with your device’s camera.
Order a data-only SIM card:
- On your device, go to your Google Fi account page.
- Select Connect your tablet
Order for free.
- Follow the on-screen steps.
Activate your card:
- Go to fi.google.com/data.
- Enter the code found on the packaging of your SIM card.
- Insert your SIM card.
If you want to activate a data-only eSIM or SIM card on an iPad, update your network settings:
- On your iPad, open the Settings app.
- Tap Cellular
Cellular Data Network.
- In your “Settings” field, enter these texts:
- Cellular Data APN:
h2g2
- LTE Setup APN:
h2g2
- Cellular Data APN:
About SIM adapters
For Google Fi, you should use a nano SIM card. If your device has a different-sized SIM tray, you’ll need a SIM adapter. You can purchase an adapter online or at many electronic retailers.
Find out what SIM card your device uses
To find the SIM card size for your device, go to the manufacturer’s website. If your device uses a micro SIM, you should buy a nano SIM to micro SIM adapter.
Devices that don't need an adapter:
- All versions
- Pixel 2 and up
- Android One Moto X4
- North American version
- Pixel Model i-gno/re-d2PW4100
- Pixel XL Model i-gno/re-d2PW2100
- Nexus 5X Model LGH790
- Nexus 6P Model H1511
- Nexus 6 Model XT1103
- Unlocked North American versions sold by retailers
- LG G7 ThinQ
- LG V35 ThinQ
- Moto G 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024)
- Moto G 2025
- Moto G6
- Moto G7
- Moto G Play
- Moto G Power (2020, 2021, and 2022)
- Moto G Stylus
- Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024)
- Motorola One 5G Ace
- Samsung Galaxy A03s
- Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
- Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25, S25+, and S25 Ultra
- Others
- iPad Air 2 - Model A1567
- iPad mini 4 - Model A1550
- iPad Pro 2015 - Model A1652
- Motorola Razr+ (2023)
- Motorola Razr (2024)
- Nexus 9 0P82300 (US LTE)
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6