How to sign up for Google Fi

• When you sign up, you can buy a phone designed for Google Fi or bring a device you already own. Learn more about supported devices.
  • If you buy a phone through Google Fi, you can pay for the phone all at once or apply to pay in monthly installments. Learn how to pay through monthly installments.
• Most phones can connect to the network instantly with an eSIM through the Google Fi Wireless app.
  • If you’re on a phone that doesn’t support eSIM, you have the option to get a SIM card shipped to you. This happens when you sign up in the app
  • If you have a Pixel 2 and up, you don't need a SIM card.

Important: While Google Fi can offer coverage in your area, you may not be able to sign up with your address. This is because other coverage areas aren’t available for sign-up.

• You can activate Google Fi service in most US zip codes. Check if you live in a zip code where we offer service.
• After you activate your service, you can access our network as represented by our coverage map. 
• To check on your coverage, go to your common destinations. For example:
  • Your home
  • Office
  • School
  • Stops along your commute
• If you live in the US, you can use Google Fi’s service. This service isn’t intended for extended international use.

For payments, your Google Account needs a US home address. In checkout, add your payment info when you make your Google Account’s first purchase.

Learn how to change your home address.

To sign up for Google Fi service, you must be 18 or older. If you're 13 or older, you can join a Google Fi group plan with an owner that's 18 or older. You can also add a child to your Google Fi account.

Learn more about Google Fi group plans.

You can pay for your Google Fi service through an automatic monthly payment. When we check if your payment method is active, we may place a temporary authorization hold on your account.

Important: Check the status of your account with your current carrier. If you're under contract and you leave your contract early, there might be early termination fees. If you have any questions, contact your current carrier.

• If you plan to transfer your number, do not cancel your current service until:
  • You set up your Google Fi phone.
  • The number transfer is finished.

Learn how to transfer your number.

When you sign up for Google Fi, you can find out if your number can be transferred. Learn how to transfer your number.

You can add up to 5 friends and family members to your Google Fi group plan for a total of 6 people. For everyone on your plan, you can pay the bill, track data used, and change settings. All group members must be on the same plan type. Learn more about Google Fi Plans.

The Google Fi service offers Flexible, Simply Unlimited, and Unlimited Plus payment plans. Learn more about Google Fi Plans.

You can apply to pay for your Google Fi phone over time. This likely requires a credit check. Learn how to pay through monthly installments.

If you buy a Google Fi phone, you can enroll in device protection. You can do so at the time of purchase or within 30 days after it ships.

With device protection, you can get a replacement beyond the one-year manufacturer's warranty. Device protection covers mechanical breakdown or accidental damage like drops, cracks, and spills.

If you apply to pay with monthly payments for a Google Fi phone, you need a credit check. Learn how to pay through monthly installments.

When you sign up, to verify that your payment method is active and valid, Google Fi may place a $0.10 USD authorization hold.

Authorization requests aren’t charges and you don't pay for them. Depending on your bank, holds may last up to 14 business days. If they remain longer, contact your bank.