Google Fi’s ‘Super Network’ Hops Networks to Keep Your Pixel Phone Connected
Automatic network switching for Pixel phones could mean fewer mobile dead zones.
Google Fi Wireless is introducing a new "super network" feature that automatically switches your phone between two 5G networks to maintain a strong connection. This capability is exclusive to Google's phones, specifically the Pixel 9 and later models. The super network is included at no extra cost for existing Google Fi customers on all their plans: Flexible, Unlimited Essentials, Unlimited Standard, and Unlimited Premium.
Google claims it's using "two top 5G networks," though the company is not disclosing the specific networks in the United States. This network switching feature also applies when you're traveling internationally, and it's included in the Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans. Google utilizes two eSIM slots to switch between networks, but it appears to customers as using a single eSIM.
However, any other eSIMs on your device must be disabled to ensure proper functionality. Google also announced that its Wi-Fi Auto Connect Plus feature is now available in millions more locations across the U.S. This feature automatically establishes an encrypted connection to a stronger Wi-Fi network when cellular signal is weak.
Wi-Fi Auto Connect Plus is available on Pixel phones, and it's also rolling out to Samsung phones running One UI 9 or later and select modern Motorola phones.
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