Explore Google Fi on your own phone

When you use phones designed for Google Fi, you get better coverage and enhanced features. Most Android devices and iPhones work with Google Fi.

Important: Settings and features may vary by device.

Use phones designed for Google Fi

• Make calls, send texts, and use 4G LTE or 5G data. This includes 24-hour human support and 5G for supported phones.
• Use international data in covered countries.
  • On Flexible and Unlimited Premium plans: Get coverage in more than 200 destinations for the same price as home.
  • On Unlimited Standard plan: Get coverage in Canada and Mexico.
• Get extra privacy and security. Get a built-in VPN, spam detection and blocking, end-to-end encrypted calls between Android phones on Google Fi, and more.
• Set up with or without a SIM card. You can activate service on your phone without a physical SIM card. You can also choose to get a SIM card shipped to you at no charge.

Use phones compatible with Google Fi

• Make calls, send texts, and use 4G LTE or 5G data. This includes 24-hour human support and nationwide 5G for supported phones.
• Use international data in covered countries.
  • On Flexible and Unlimited Premium plans: Get coverage in more than 200 destinations for the same price as home.
  • On Unlimited Standard plan: Enjoy coverage in Canada and Mexico.
• Get extra privacy and security. Get a built-in VPN, spam detection and blocking, end-to-end encrypted calls between Android phones on Google Fi, and more.
• Set up SIM-free. You can activate service on your phone without a physical SIM card.

While compatible phones don’t switch between networks, they still provide excellent coverage on Google Fi.

Tip: Before you switch to Google Fi, make sure your phone is unlocked.

Use Google Fi on iPhones & iPads

You can’t switch between networks, but you can:

• Make calls, send texts, and use 4G LTE or 5G data.
• Make Wi-Fi calls and use your phone as a hotspot internationally.
• Get text and data coverage in more than 200 international destinations on Flexible or Unlimited Premium plans.
• Check your voicemail in the Google Fi app.

Tip: Before you switch to Google Fi, make sure your phone is unlocked.

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