# Google Fi adds unnamed 5G carrier, likely Verizon, at no extra cost

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/google-fi-adds-support-for-a-second-5g-network-wont-say-which-one/
- Published: 2026-11-10T19:35:59+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T20:47:36+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/google/2026/11/google-fi-adds-support-for-a-second-5g-network-wont-say-which-one/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- Google Fi is adding a second US 5G network.
- The carrier has not named its new partner.
- Switching is initially limited to certain Pixel phones.

## Summary

Google Fi is adding a second US 5G network to its service, allowing compatible phones to switch between it and T-Mobile for better connectivity. Google has not identified the new carrier, leaving customers without information that could help them judge coverage where they live, work or travel.

The second network must be AT&T or Verizon; the article’s comparison of Fi’s coverage map suggests Verizon, but that is only an estimate. Switching currently works on Pixel 9, 10 and 11 phones with Fi set up as an eSIM and other SIMs disabled; support for other devices is planned for 2027. The upgrade is rolling out at no extra cost on Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans.

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