Google Fi adds support for a second 5G network, won't say which one
Summary
Google Fi is adding support for a second 5G network alongside T-Mobile, allowing some phones to switch networks for coverage. Google has not identified the second carrier; the feature is rolling out at no extra cost to eligible customers on two plans, with device and SIM restrictions.Key Facts
- Google Fi previously supported T-Mobile and Sprint, then became a single-network service in the U.S. after T-Mobile absorbed Sprint.
- The new service lets compatible phones switch between T-Mobile 5G and an unnamed second 5G network.
- Google says the service uses two 5G networks but has not named the second carrier.
- The article says the second carrier could be AT&T or Verizon, and suggests Verizon based on the Fi coverage map; this is not confirmed.
- Network switching currently works only on Pixel 9, Pixel 10, and Pixel 11 series phones. Other devices are expected to get access in 2027.
- To use network switching, customers must configure Fi as an eSIM and disable other SIMs, so traditional dual-SIM use is unavailable.
- The upgrade is rolling out at no additional cost to customers on Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans.
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