Activation: You need to activate and use the service in the US for at least one day before you use it abroad as per Google Fi’s Terms of Service. This doesn’t include territories of the US. Learn more about activating Google Fi service. You can reactivate your plan while abroad. For example, you can switch devices or perform a factory reset.
Extent of use: If you use Google Fi outside the United States for an extended period of time (usually 50 days), you’ll receive a warning email and notification in the Google Fi app. Your international data will be suspended 30 days after you receive the email (your account stays active). You can avoid suspension by returning to the US and using data for at least a week. Usage abroad shortly after avoiding suspension may cause you to get the warning email more quickly next time you’re abroad.
Suspension exit: After your international data has been suspended, you can still use your phone to call and text, but international data access will not be restored until we have observed significant data usage in the United States for at least 30 days.
Exceptions: We grant international exceptions for military and State Department employees who serve abroad through verification of government status.
Where you can use Google Fi
You can use your phone in over 200 destinations.
- The Simply Unlimited plan includes international use in Canada and Mexico.
- If you plan to travel abroad, select the Flexible or Unlimited Plus plan. The switch to Unlimited Plus happens immediately, while other plan changes take effect in the next billing cycle.
Important: 5G service isn't available in all areas. Speed and performance depend on factors like device configuration and capabilities, network traffic location, signal strength, and signal obstruction. Actual results may vary. For more information, go to g.co/fi/broadband-facts.