Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

You can get nationwide coverage with Google Fi with a new phone that’s designed to work with Google Fi, or you can switch to Google Fi with your existing phone.

Set up a new device

Most popular phones are compatible with Fi. To use your own phone, follow the step-by-step guide.

  1. If you’re new to Google Fi, sign up for Google Fi.
  2. For SIM cards:
    • When you sign up, order a SIM card at no charge or buy a SIM card at a retail store.
    • Pixel 2 and up: Use an eSIM with phones compatible with Fi.
    • Some Samsung devices can use an eSIM with phones compatible with Fi. Check if your phone model is eSIM compatible.
  3. On your new phone, download the Google Fi app.
  4. Sign in. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
Switch to a new device
  1. To check if your new device works with Google Fi, follow the step-by-step guide.
  2. If you use a physical SIM card, follow the manufacturer’s instructions to:
    1. Remove the SIM card from your current device.
    2. Put the SIM card into a new device.
  3. On your new device, download the Google Fi app.
  4. Sign in. Then, follow the instructions in the Google Fi app.

Learn about phones you can use with Google Fi. Follow the step-by-step guide.

Order a Google Fi SIM Kit

Order your new Google Fi SIM kit at https://fi.google.com/order-sim or purchase from a third party retailer.

  1. Sign in with your Google Fi email address.
  2. Order a free SIM.
    Tip: If you don't find the option, open an incognito tab and sign in again.
  3. The review page loads. Enter the shipping address, payment info, and shipping method. In the "Shipping method" field, the options are:
    • For regular SIM cards, ground shipping (3-5 business days) is selected by default and has no charge.
    • For an additional charge: Starting from $11.99, 2-day (2 business days) and next-day (1 business day) are also available.
    • Final shipping prices, plus any applicable taxes, are based on the shipping address and are charged to the selected payment card.
  4. To complete the checkout, select Buy.

Shortly after you complete these steps, an order confirmation email will be sent to you. When the order ships, you get a separate shipping confirmation email with tracking info.

Supported phone models

Only unlocked devices can be used with Google Fi. If you purchased your phone through Google Fi or the Google Store, your device is unlocked.

If you aren’t sure if your phone is unlocked, you can contact your current carrier or the place where you purchased your phone. Make sure you don't owe any payments on your device. Your carrier might also have other requirements to unlock your device.

Your device must meet these requirements:

  • Android phone or tablet: Run Android 7.0 and up, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.
  • iPhone and iPad: Run iOS 13 and up. Google Fi only supports eSIM on iPhone 14 and 15.

The Google Store or Google Fi sell Designed for Fi phones and give you the full Google Fi experience. Other phones listed as follows are Compatible with Fi.

Designed for Fi models

You have full Google Fi functionality on these devices:

  • Calls, texts, and data on multiple major mobile 4G LTE networks or 5G on T-Mobile's network
  • International roaming
  • An even more secure connection with the Google Fi VPN

Find out what SIM card your device uses

Most manufacturers list the SIM card size for each device on their website so you can search to find out what size you need. For example, if your device uses a micro SIM you should buy a nano SIM to micro SIM adapter. If your device uses a nano SIM, you don't need an adapter.

Verified compatible devices that don't need an adapter:

  • Pixel 2 and up (all versions)
  • Pixel Model G-2PW4100 (North American version)
  • Pixel XL Model G-2PW2100 (North American version)
  • Android One Moto X4 (all versions)
  • iPad Air 2 - Model A1567
  • iPad mini 4 - Model A1550
  • iPad Pro 2015 - Model A1652
  • LG G7 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • LG V35 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G 5G (2022 and 2023)
  • Moto G6 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G7 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Play (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Power (2020, 2021, and 2022) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Stylus (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Motorola Razr+
  • Motorola One 5G Ace (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Nexus 5X Model LGH790 (North American version)
  • Nexus 6P Model H1511 (North American version)
  • Nexus 6 Model XT1103 (North American version)
  • Nexus 9 0P82300 (US LTE)
  • Samsung Galaxy A03s (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G and Note20 Ultra 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 5G, S20+ 5G, and S20 Ultra 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy S21 5G, S21+ 5G, and S21 Ultra 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy S22, S22+, and S22 Ultra (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+, and S23 Ultra (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Apple models compatible with Fi

With Google Fi, your Apple device has calls, texts, data on T-Mobile's network, and international roaming.

iMessage works right away and you can set up texting.

  • iPhone 15 series
  • iPhone 14 series
  • iPhone 13 series
  • iPhone 12 series
  • iPhone 11
  • iPhone XS
  • iPhone XS Max
  • iPhone XR
  • iPhone X
  • iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
  • iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
  • iPhone 6S and 6S Plus
  • iPhone SE

All phones must run iOS 13 and up.

To use Wi-Fi calling on iOS, all phones must:

Samsung models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. To send texts over Wi-Fi, download Messages and make it your default text message app.
Galaxy S Series
  • S10, S10+, and S10 E
  • S9 & S9+
  • S8, S8+, and S8 Active
  • S7, S7 Edge, and S7 Active
  • S6, S6 Edge, S6 Edge+, and S6 Active
Galaxy Note Series
  • Note 9
  • Note 8
Samsung J Series
  • J7 (2018 and 2017)
  • J3 (2018 and 2017)
All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.

LG models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi-Fi.

LG V Series

  • V20
  • V30
  • V30S
  • V35 ThinQ (carrier editions)
  • V40

LG G Series

  • G7 ThinQ (carrier editions)
  • G6
  • G7 One (Android One)

LG Stylo Series

  • Stylo 4
  • Stylo 3

LG Budget Devices

  • X Venture
  • X Charge
  • X Power
  • K20 Plus and K30
  • Aristo 2 and Aristo 2 Plus

All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.

Motorola models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi-Fi.

Moto Z Series

  • Z3 and Z3 Play
  • Z2, Z2 Play, and Z2 Force
  • Moto Z

Moto G

  • Moto G Power & Moto G Stylus (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • G 5G (2022 and 2023)
  • G7
  • G7 Power
  • G7 Plus and G7 Play
  • G6 Plus and G6 Play
  • G5S & G5S+ (with Android O or higher)
  • G5 & G5 Plus (with Android O or higher)
  • G4 & G4 Plus (with Android O or higher)

Moto E Series

  • E5, E5 Plus, and E5 Play
  • E4
  • E4 Plus

Moto One (Android One)

  • Motorola One
  • Motorola One Power

Motorola Razr+

All models must run Android 8.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.

Huawei models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi-Fi.
Honor Series
  • Honor 8
Mate Series
  • Mate 10 Pro
  • Mate 20
  • Mate 20 Pro and 20 Lite
P Series
  • P20 and P20 Pro

All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.

OnePlus models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi-Fi.

Important: OnePlus flagship devices released in February 2023 (starting with the OnePlus 11 5G) will only support eSIM with US SKUs.

  • OnePlus 12

To turn on eSIM enablement:

  1. On your device, open Settings.
  2. Tap Mobile Network.
  3. Turn on eSIM.
  • OnePlus Open

To turn on eSIM enablement:

  1. On your device, open Settings.
  2. Tap Mobile Network.
  3. Turn on eSIM.
  • OnePlus 11 5G
  • OnePlus 10T 5G
  • OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
  • OnePlus 9
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8
  • OnePlus 7T Pro McClaren
  • OnePlus 7T
  • OnePlus 7 Pro
  • OnePlus 6T
  • OnePlus 6
  • OnePlus 5T
  • OnePlus 5
  • OnePlus 3T*
  • OnePlus 3*
All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.

Other models compatible with Fi

You'll have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network as well as international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You might be able to text over Wi-Fi.

Nokia (Android One)
  • Nokia 8 Sirocco (Android One)
  • Nokia 7.1 (Android One)
Essential
  • Essential PH-1

Red

  • Red Hydrogen One

Xiaomi

  • Mi A2 Lite
All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE. Phones not listed here might work but Google Fi hasn't tested these devices.

Unsupported models

Google Fi does not work with the following phone models:
  • Pixel 2 (Telstra version)
  • Pixel 2 XL (Telstra version)
  • Pixel Model G-2PW4200 (Rest of world version)
  • Pixel XL Model G-2PW2200 (Rest of world version)
  • Nexus 5X Model LGH791 and LGH791F (Rest of world versions)
  • Nexus 6P Model H1512 (Rest of world version)
  • Nexus 6 Model XT1100 (Rest of world version)
  • Nexus 6P Model H1511 (North American version)
  • Nexus 6 Model XT1103 (North American version)
These models are not compatible with or designed for Google Fi because they don’t support CDMA, a radio technology required for Google Fi.

Learn about 5G models

5G is a new generation of mobile network technology that gives devices a faster, more stable connection with less lag. A 5G-compatible phone can download a high-res, full-length movie in minutes* and stream 4K videos with fewer interruptions.

The Google Fi 5G network runs on T-Mobile’s nationwide 5G network. To get more details on 5G coverage areas, enter an address or zip code in the Google Fi coverage map.

*5G service isn’t available everywhere. 5G service, speed, and performance depend on factors that include:

  • Carrier network capabilities 
  • Device configuration 
  • Device capabilities 
  • Network traffic 
  • Location
  • Signal strength
  • Signal blockage

Actual results may vary. For info on Google Fi speeds, check out the Google Fi mobile broadband consumer disclosure.

Supported 5G models

5G can run on phones designed for Fi, like the:

  • Motorola One 5G Ace
  • Moto G 5G (2022, 2023)
  • Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023)
  • Motorola Razr+
  • Pixel 4a (5G) and later Pixel models
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A71 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 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 Z Flip3 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

5G can also run on phones that connect to 5G networks outside the USA. Phones compatible with T-Mobile's 5G network work with Google Fi's 5G network.

Use 5G on iPhone

Important: To use 5G, you must have an iPhone 12 and up that runs iOS 16.4 and up.

Turn on 5G:

  1. Upgrade your iPhone to the latest version of iOS (16.4).
  2. Go to Settings and then tap Cellular and then Cellular Data Options and then Voice & Data or Cellular and then tap on your Google Fi number and then Voice & Data.
  3. Select 5G Auto.

Find 5G coverage

You can explore where you can get 5G coverage on our coverage map. Today, 5G coverage on iPhone devices is available in the United States.

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