Originally Posted by
YYZC2
I am Canadian. I have a Pixel 2 purchased via my carrier (Rogers) with subsidy.
My Google account is registered in the US and has been for a long time. I have had a Google Voice number with a California area code for years.
I had my Fi SIM shipped to a US address with no relation to my billing address with no issues.
In the past month I used the Fi SIM in Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, France, USA and Canada. With the exception of a remote island in Indo, I had flawless service.
I have been billed to my CIBC Visa again with nary a hitch.
It can be done.
Edited to add: for me the service really shines overseas where Rogers' "Roam Like Home" service is expensive or non-existent (it does not cover SG or ID for instance).
US roaming is comparatively cheap with most Canadian carriers or with competing services. You could very well do better than Fi in those cases.
What's the difference between a Canadian and a US Google account? Unlike iTunes where different countries have different app stores, how do I know whether my account is Canadian or US? I rather not have to create another account if I don't have to.
Why did you get a FI simcard when your Pixel 2 have an eSIM? I read that you can connect to Fi just by activating the eSIM. How were you able to get your Fi bill to be charged to your CIBC Visa card? Did you used a US address? If not, then I don't see any reason why I can't use Fi with a Canadian Google account. I'm glad you were able to do it.