{
  "id": 19372035,
  "title": "Google Fi is bringing back multiple cell network support for better coverage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/google-fi-is-bringing-back-multiple-cell-network-support-for-better",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-10T17:32:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1030979/google-fi-automatic-network-switching-pixel"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Google Fi is reintroducing a feature that allows users to switch between two 5G networks, depending on which one offers better connectivity. This is only available for Pixel 9 and newer phones that have Google Fi active on an eSIM, with any non-Fi SIMs disabled.\n\nIn 2015, Google Fi initially offered network switching between T-Mobile and Sprint networks. However, the two networks merged in 2020 when T-Mobile acquired Sprint, resulting in the discontinuation of network swapping.\n\nFormer Google Fi Wireless senior product manager Jane Harnett explained that the company discontinued the feature because the \"wireless landscape consolidated via mergers and limited our ability to offer multiple networks within the US.\" Despite this, network switching remains available internationally.\n\nNow, Google Fi is bringing back this feature in the US, enabling users to hop between two networks. According to Harnett, the new network switching is faster than before and utilizes eSIMs' ability to connect to multiple carriers simultaneously. Previously, Fi's switching was single-SIM, which meant the phone had to wait for service to drop completely before performing a slow SIM profile swap to another network.\n\nThe new system on newer Pixel devices keeps two eSIM network profiles on standby at the same time, using MEP technology. The Android OS monitors live connection quality and allows the phone to transition seamlessly to a better connection with minimal battery impact.",
  "summary": "Google Fi is launching a new \"super network\" that can automatically switch users between two different 5G networks depending on which one has better connectivity. The feature is rolling out starting today on Pixel 9 and newer phones that have Google Fi active on eSIM and have any non-Fi SIMs disabled. When Google Fi first […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "Google Blog",
        "title": "Introducing Google Fi’s new super network",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/introducing-google-fis-new-super-network",
        "published": "2026-11-10T16:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Google",
        "title": "Google Fi brings back network switching with ‘secondary’ partner, expands W+ beyond Pixel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/google-fi-brings-back-network-switching-with-secondary-partner",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Engadget",
        "title": "Google Fi announces super network automatic carrier switching for improved speed and reception",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/google-fi-announces-super-network-automatic-carrier-switching-for",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Android Authority",
        "title": "Google Fi’s new Super Network brings automatic 5G switching, Pixel deals, and more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/10/google-fis-new-super-network-brings-automatic-5g-switching-pixel",
        "published": "2026-11-10T17:30:05.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}