Should I have ordered my Pixel XL 2 through Project Fi Site?

[paradroid]

On the 4th I order an unlocked black Pixel XL 2 via the Pixel pre-order page in the Google store. I want to use this phone with Project Fi.

Today I checked the Project Fi page and I see the Pixel XL 2 and Pixel 2 are out of stock. However they are still available to pre-order through the Google store preorder page.

Did I make a mistake?

Or when I get my Pixel XL 2 do I just order Google Fi service and they send me a sim card?

 

[maxburn]

You are fine, they are the same phone. Order service and they will get you in somehow. With this eSIM thing going on they might not even have to ship a SIM.

 

[Wiley_11]

Go on the Fi website. I think there is a box to check for Pixel 2 eSIM signup. i'd call/chat with them.

 

[paradroid]

I see on the Project Fi site I can order a SIM card. Should I be ordering one soon. Pixel should arive at the end of the month.

The options at Project Fi site:

Order a new Project Fi SIM (free)
We'll ship it to you free

Bringing a Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL
Ready with a Fi-compatible eSIM

I am confused. What is the difference in the google store phone and the Project Fi phone. Must be something because the Project Fi is out of stock, notify when available.

 

[rjl2]

Phones from Fi and Google store are the same. Likely different stock allocations, which is why availability differs.

For Fi, you shouldn't need a SIM as it will utilise the eSIM. As the other poster said, give them a call or have a chat. They'll get you sorted out.

 

[jrehm]

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