From The Verge · Stevie Bonifield · · 1m 10s
Google Fi brings back network switching for Pixel 9
Google Fi is automatically switching users between two 5G networks for better coverage, but only on Pixel 9 and newer phones.
In brief
Google Fi is automatically switching users between two 5G networks for better coverage, but only on Pixel 9 and newer phones. Google Fi is relaunching automatic network switching between two 5G networks on Pixel 9 and newer phones, a feature it stopped offering after T-Mobile acquired Sprint in 2020. Originally…
Google Fi launches super network
Google Fi is launching a new super network that automatically switches users between two different five G networks depending on which has better connectivity. The feature rolls out today on Pixel nine and newer phones.
Why Fi stopped switching networks
When Google Fi launched in two thousand fifteen, users could switch between T-Mobile and Sprint's networks.But T-Mobile acquired Sprint in two thousand twenty, and the networks merged.
“the wireless landscape consolidated via mergers and limited our ability to offer multiple networks within the US”
How the new switching works
Google Fi rebuilt the experience from the ground up.The phone keeps two e SIM network profiles on standby at the same time using M E P technology and monitors live connection quality through Android OS.
“We have rebuilt the experience from the ground up for the modern era.”
Faster than the old approach
Previously Fi's switching was single SIM switching which could only connect to one network at a time.
“Previously Fi's switching was single-SIM switching which could only connect to one network at a time”
At a glance
Google Fi is relaunching automatic network switching between two 5G networks on Pixel 9 and newer phones, a feature it stopped offering after T-Mobile acquired Sprint in 2020.
