Google Fi brings back network switching with ‘secondary’ partner

Key Points:

• Google Fi Wireless is reintroducing network switching with a new "super network" that automatically switches users between a Primary and Secondary 5G network to improve performance, using smart thresholds without manual control at launch.
• The Secondary network is unnamed but supports Ultra Wideband and offers high priority to Fi users, ensuring minimal data deprioritization and congestion impact; this feature also extends internationally with certain plans.
• Network switching initially supports Pixel 9 and newer devices equipped with Google Fi eSIMs, leveraging Android’s Multiple Enabled Profiles technology to manage two carrier profiles on one chip.
• The Google Fi app now includes a "Your super network" card to display current network connections and switching history, while Wi-Fi Auto Connect+ expands beyond Pixel phones to select Samsung Galaxy and Motorola models, enabling automatic connection to premium Wi-Fi networks.
• A new AI-powered chat feature, "Ask Fi," is introduced in the companion app to provide quick answers and troubleshooting with seamless escalation to human support, enhancing customer service experience.