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Google Fi still markets and sells its own niche set of smartphones that are “designed for Fi,” but has also opened its doors, officially, to any unlocked phone that wants to be on its network. For many, this is the final barrier to drop before trying out Google Fi, as it was quite a bit of extra hassle to change phones just to try out a new network for a little while.
But unfortunately, there are still barriers to be found further down the road. Unlocked phones on Google Fi don’t get all of the same features as its own certified phones, and what you do get depends on the specific phone you bring. Let’s break down the differences to help you decide whether bringing your own phone to Google Fi is worth it.