WORLDTECHGoogle Fi brings back network switching with ‘secondary’ partner, expands W+ beyond Pixel
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Google Fi Wireless is rolling out a big update today with the return of network switching thanks to a “secondary” partner. Google is introducing an AI-powered assistant called Ask Fi, along with Pixel 11 offers and discounts on select Google Fi plans. Google is an Internet and software company based in Mountain View.
Google Fi Abner Li | Nov 10 2026 - 9:30 am PT 0 Comments Google Fi Wireless is rolling out a big update today with the return of network switching thanks to a “secondary” partner. Your Pixel might have a clever escape plan.
TL;DR Google Fi’s new Super Network lets supported Pixel phones automatically switch between two major US 5G networks for better connectivity. Network switching initially works only on Pixel 9 and newer phones using eSIM, while Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ is expanding to select Samsung and Motorola devices.
At the beginning, Project Fi was known for giving subscribers access to both T-Mobile and Sprint networks. Google Fi is now bringing back a second partner as part of its new “super network.”
Most users will be on the “Primary network,” but Google Fi will automatically switch users to the “Secondary network” if it meaningfully improves performance with so-called “smart thresholds” for doing so. At launch, there is no manual switching.
Google is not naming the second network today, but did share that Ultra Wideband is supported. Officially, you are switching between “two of America’s fastest 5G networks.”