How to Cancel Google Fi 2026 — Port Your Number and Save on Phone Service

Updated March 2026 • 7 min read

Google Fi launched as "Project Fi" in 2015 with a genuinely innovative idea: pay only for the data you use, switch between T-Mobile and US Cellular towers automatically, and get international coverage at no extra cost. But in 2026, Fi's pricing is no longer competitive. At $20-65/month, cheaper options from Mint Mobile, Visible, and US Mobile offer the same or better service for less.

How to Cancel Google Fi

Method 1: Port Your Number Out (Recommended)

1. Choose your new carrier and sign up
2. When asked, select "transfer existing number"
3. You'll need your Google Fi account number (find in Fi app → Account → Account info)
4. Your transfer PIN (Fi app → Account → Privacy & security → Transfer PIN)
5. The new carrier handles the rest — your Fi account auto-cancels when the port completes
6. This takes 1-3 business days

Method 2: Cancel Without Porting (Lose Your Number)

1. Open the Google Fi app or go to fi.google.com
2. Go to Account → Manage plan
3. Select Cancel service
4. Follow the prompts to confirm
5. Your number is released — you cannot recover it

Google Fi's Device Payment Trap

If you bought a phone through Google Fi's financing, the remaining balance is due immediately upon cancellation. Many Fi customers don't realize this until they see a large charge. Additionally, if you received a promotional credit (like "$200 off Pixel with new activation"), you may owe back the promo credit if you cancel within the required period (typically 90-120 days).

• Check your device payment balance in the Fi app before canceling
• Review any active promotional credits and their requirements
• If you're close to completing a promo period, it may be worth waiting

Google Fi Pricing vs. Alternatives

• Google Fi Simply Unlimited: $50/month (1 line) — T-Mobile/US Cellular network
• Google Fi Unlimited Plus: $65/month — adds 50GB hotspot, Google One storage
• Google Fi Flexible: $20/month + $10/GB — only good for extremely light users

Compare to:

• Mint Mobile: $15-30/month (prepaid annual) — T-Mobile network, same coverage
• Visible: $25-30/month — Verizon network, unlimited everything, no annual commitment
• US Mobile: $25-35/month — choice of Verizon or T-Mobile, customizable plans
• T-Mobile Essentials: $50/month for 1 line — same network Fi uses, direct from carrier
• Cricket Wireless: $30-55/month — AT&T network, reliable prepaid option

When Google Fi Is Still Worth It

• Frequent international travelers: Fi includes data in 200+ countries at no extra cost — this is its killer feature
• Very light data users: The Flexible plan at $20 + $10/GB is cheapest if you use under 1GB/month on WiFi
• Google ecosystem users: Unlimited Plus includes 100GB Google One storage ($20/month value)
• Multi-line families: Fi's family plans become more competitive at 3+ lines

For everyone else: Google Fi's domestic service is simply overpriced for what you get. The same T-Mobile network is available through Mint Mobile for half the price.