# 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.
- Title: Google Fi brings back network switching for Pixel 9 | Shortify
- Summary: Google Fi is automatically switching users between two 5G networks for better coverage, but only on Pixel 9 and newer phones.
- Keywords: google fi, pixel 9, 5g networks, network switching, esim, t-mobile, sprint, The Verge
- Source: The Verge — https://theverge.com/tech/1030979/google-fi-automatic-network-switching-pixel
- Author: Stevie Bonifield
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:32:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: google fi, pixel 9, 5g networks, network switching, esim, t-mobile, sprint, technology, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

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.