How to Use Google Fi Super Network on Pixel Phones

Google Fi launched its super network on November 10, 2026. Eligible Pixel phones now switch automatically between two of America’s top 5G networks. The change reduces dead zones without extra cost or manual action.

This guide shows how to prepare your Pixel 9 or newer device, confirm eligibility, and use the new features including Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ and Ask Fi.

What the super network does

The super network keeps two eSIM profiles active at the same time. Multiple Enabled Profiles (MEP) technology lets the phone monitor signal quality in real time. When the primary connection weakens, the device moves data traffic to the secondary network in the background.

You stay on the same phone number. Switching happens only when the difference in quality is clear. Priority data and Ultra Wideband support apply on both networks.

Google does not name the second carrier. One network remains T-Mobile. The other is one of the other major U.S. 5G providers.

Eligibility requirements

Network switching works only on Pixel 9, Pixel 10, and Pixel 11 series phones right now. Other devices receive access in 2027.

You must use Google Fi on eSIM. Disable every non-Fi SIM or eSIM. Traditional dual-SIM setups block the feature.

The capability is included on all current Google Fi plans at no extra charge. International switching and Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ also work on Unlimited Premium and Flexible plans.

Set up automatic switching

1. Open the Google Fi app on your Pixel.
2. Confirm your plan is active and the device shows Fi as the only enabled SIM.
3. Go to Settings > Network & internet > SIMs and turn off any other profiles.
4. Restart the phone.
5. Return to the Fi app. A new “Your super network” section appears on the Home tab once the update reaches your account.

The section shows whether you are on the primary or secondary network. Tap “See activity” to view recent switches and overall connection quality.

Coverage is not universal yet. Google notes that 5G and network switching remain unavailable in some areas.

Use Wi-Fi Auto Connect+

Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ expands to millions of additional locations. The phone joins high-quality Wi-Fi networks in airports, malls, and other crowded indoor spaces without passwords or login pages.

Google encrypts the connection through the Fi Virtual Carrier Network. Data used on these networks does not count against high-speed allowances on unlimited plans.

The feature already works on Pixel 5a and newer. It is rolling out to select Samsung phones on One UI 9 or higher and certain Motorola devices.

Google defines the improvement as twice the reliability and 30 percent lower latency compared with nearby Fi cellular connections.

Check the coverage map and Ask Fi

Open the Fi app and select the super network hub. The map combines cellular and premium Wi-Fi coverage into one view. You can see switching history and current quality indicators.

Ask Fi is the new AI support agent inside the same app. Type a question about connectivity, billing, or troubleshooting. The agent answers directly without a support ticket.

Both tools update as the rollout continues.

International use

Network switching and Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ function abroad on eligible plans. High-speed data is capped at 50 GB per person on Unlimited Premium and 15 GB on Flexible. After the cap, speeds drop to 256 kbps. The plans are not intended for more than 90 consecutive days outside the U.S.

Pixel 7 and newer devices support the international features on the listed plans.

Tips for reliable performance

Keep the phone updated to the latest Pixel software. Older builds may delay the super network rollout.

Avoid enabling a second physical SIM or another eSIM while you want switching. The system requires exclusive Fi control of the radio.

Monitor the “Your super network” card after travel or large movements. The history log helps confirm whether a switch occurred when signal dropped.

If switching never appears, force-stop the Fi app, clear cache, and restart. Contact support through Ask Fi if the section remains missing after several days.

Promotions available now

New subscribers can receive $500 off instantly plus $599 back over 24 months on a Pixel 11 Pro, along with a $10 monthly service credit for two years on Unlimited Premium. The offer ends November 18, 2026. Terms apply.

Existing Pixel owners not on Fi receive 50 percent off select unlimited plans for 12 months through December 1, 2026.

Conclusion

Google Fi’s super network returns automatic multi-network switching to Pixel phones. The combination of dual 5G, expanded encrypted Wi-Fi, and in-app AI support reduces dead zones for users who meet the Pixel 9+ and eSIM requirements.

Check the Fi app today for the new hub. If your device qualifies, the switch happens without further setup.

For related Pixel software changes, see our guide to Android 17 OS verification on Pixel.

Sources

• Google Blog: Introducing Google Fi’s new super network
• Google Fi Help Center footnotes on eligibility, data caps, and Wi-Fi Auto Connect+