Use a phone designed for Fi or bring your own phone

You can get nationwide coverage with a new phone designed for Google Fi or switch to Google Fi with your existing phone.

How to set up a new device

Most popular phones are compatible with Google 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 one at a retail store.
    • Use an eSIM with Pixel 2 or newer phones compatible with Google Fi.
    • Some Samsung devices support eSIM on phones compatible with Google Fi. Check if your phone model is eSIM compatible.
  3. On your new phone, download the Google Fi app.
  4. Sign in and follow the on-screen instructions.
How to 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:
    • Remove the SIM card from your current device.
    • Insert the SIM card into a new device.
  3. On your new device, download the Google Fi app.
  4. Sign in and follow the on-screen instructions.
Learn about phones you can use with Google Fi. Follow the step-by-step guide.
How to order a Google Fi SIM kit

You can purchase from a third-party retailer or order your new Google Fi SIM kit at fi.google.com.

  1. Sign in with your Google Fi email address.
  2. Order a SIM at no cost.

    Tip: If you don't find the option, open an incognito tab and sign in again.

  3. After the review page loads, enter the shipping address, payment info, and shipping method.
    • In the "Shipping method" field, you can find:
      • Ground shipping for regular SIM cards. This is selected by default and takes 3–5 business days at no charge.
      • Two-day shipping and next-day shipping are also available for an additional charge of $11.99 USD.
        • Two-day shipping takes 2 business days.
        • Next-day shipping takes one business day.
      • 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, click Buy.

After you complete the steps, you receive an order confirmation email. When the order ships, you receive a separate shipping confirmation email with tracking info.

Learn about the supported phone models

Only unlocked devices work with Google Fi. If you purchase your phone through Google Fi or the Google Store, your device is unlocked.

If you’re not sure if your phone is unlocked, 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 can also have other requirements to unlock your device.

Your device must meet the 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 since Google Fi only supports eSIM on iPhone 14 and 15.

You can have the full Google Fi experience from phones designed for Google Fi that Google Store and Google Fi sell. Other phones listed as follows are compatible with Google Fi.

Learn about designed for Google Fi models

If you have the devices below, you can have full Google Fi functionality such as:

  • 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

Identify the type of SIM card your device uses

To determine the SIM card size your device needs, most manufacturers list the size for each device on their website. For example, if your device uses a micro SIM, you must 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)
  • Moto G 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G6 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G7 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Play 2021 (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Power (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, and 2024) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Motorola One 5G Ace (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A03s (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 A32 5G (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Samsung Galaxy A35 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 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 Flip6
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
Learn about Apple models compatible with Google Fi

Important: All phones must run iOS 13 or later.

You can make calls, send texts, use data on T-Mobile’s network, and access international roaming with Google Fi on your Apple device.

You can immediately send messages with iMessage. To use Wi-Fi calling on iPhone, it must run iOS 15.4 and up and Wi-Fi calling must be on.

  • 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
Learn about Samsung models compatible with Google Fi

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

You can have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network along with international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. To send texts over Wi-Fi, download Messages. Make it your default text message app.

Galaxy S Series

  • S10, S10+, and S10 E
  • S9 and 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)

Galaxy Fold Series

  • Fold
  • Fold 5G
  • Z Fold3 5G
Learn about LG models compatible with Google Fi

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

You can have calls, texts, and data on T-Mobile's network, along with international roaming and calls over Wi-Fi. You may also be able to text over Wi-Fi.

LG V Series

  • V20
  • V30
  • V30S
  • V35 ThinQ (carrier editions)
  • V35 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • V40

LG G Series

  • G7 ThinQ (carrier editions)
  • G7 ThinQ (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • G6
  • G7 One (Android One)

LG Stylo Series

  • Stylo 4
  • Stylo 3

LG Budget Devices

  • X Venture
  • X Charge
  • K20 Plus and K30
  • Aristo 2 and Aristo 2 Plus
Learn about Motorola models compatible with Google Fi

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

You can access calls, texts, and data with T-Mobile's network and international roaming. You can also make calls and send text over Wi-Fi.

Moto Z Series

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

Moto G

  • Moto G Power and Moto G Stylus (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024) (unlocked North American versions sold by retailers)
  • Moto G 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024)
  • G7
  • G7 Power
  • G7 Plus and G7 Play
  • G6 Plus and G6 Play
  • G5S and G5S+ (with Android O or higher)
  • G5 and G5 Plus (with Android O or higher)
  • G4 and 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+

  • Motorola Razr+ (2023)
  • Motorola Razr (2024)
Learn about OnePlus models compatible with Google Fi

Important:

  • All models must run Android 7.0, have LTE bands 2 and 4, and support VoLTE.
  • You can only use eSIM with US SKUs on OnePlus flagship devices released in February 2023. This includes the OnePlus 11 5G.

You can 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.

  • 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*

To turn on eSIM enablement on OnePlus 12:

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

To turn on eSIM enablement on OnePlus Open:

  1. On your device, open Settings.
  2. Tap Mobile Network.
  3. Turn on eSIM.
Learn about other models compatible with Google Fi

Important: 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 the devices.

You can 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

  • PH-1

Red

  • Hydrogen One

Xiaomi

  • Mi A2 Lite
  • 13T
  • 13T Pro

Microsoft

  • Microsoft Surface Duo 2

Oppo

  • Reno10 Pro
  • Find N3 Flip
  • Find N3
Learn about unsupported models

The following phone models don’t work with Google Fi:

  • 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)

The models aren’t compatible with or designed for Google Fi because they don’t support CDMA, a radio technology required for Google Fi.

Learn about 5G models

Mobile network technology has reached a new generation with 5G, which offers devices a faster and more stable connection with less lag. A 5G-compatible phone can download a high-resolution, 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.

Access to 5G service isn’t available everywhere. The availability of 5G service, as well as its speed and performance depends 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, go to the Google Fi mobile broadband consumer disclosure.
Learn about supported 5G models

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

Phones designed for Google Fi that can run on 5G:

  • Motorola One 5G Ace
  • Moto G 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024)
  • Moto G Stylus 5G (2022, 2023, and 2024)
  • Motorola Razr+ (2023)
  • Motorola Razr (2024)
  • OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren
  • OnePlus 8 Pro
  • OnePlus 8T
  • OnePlus Nord N10 5G
  • OnePlus Nord N20 5G
  • OnePlus Nord N30 5G
  • OnePlus N100
  • OnePlus N200
  • OnePlus 9
  • OnePlus 9 Pro
  • OnePlus 10 Pro 5G
  • OnePlus 10T 5G
  • OnePlus 11 5G
  • OnePlus 12R
  • Pixel 4a (5G) and later Pixel models
  • Samsung Galaxy A13 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A32 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A35 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A53 5G
  • Samsung Galaxy A54 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 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
How to use 5G on iPhone

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

Turn on 5G:

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

Find 5G coverage

You can explore 5G coverage availability on our coverage map. Currently, 5G coverage on iPhone devices is available in the US.

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