Google Fi is bringing back network switching, using what it calls a "secondary" network partner. That is according to 9to5Google, which reported on November 10, 2026 that Google Fi Wireless is rolling out "a big update today." If you use Fi and have dealt with weak signal in some places, this is the change to watch. A phone that can use more than one network has a fallback when the main one is weak or missing.
The same report's headline says Fi "expands W+ beyond Pixel." That suggests some of these features will reach phones that aren't made by Google.
What 9to5Google has reported
The 9to5Google article was written by Abner Li and published on November 10, 2026. It reports three things:
- Network switching is coming back. The headline says Fi "brings back" network switching, so this is a returning feature, not a brand-new one.
- A "secondary" partner makes it possible. The article credits the return of switching to a "secondary" partner. The quotation marks around "secondary" are 9to5Google's.
- W+ is expanding beyond Pixel. The headline says W+ now reaches beyond Google's own phones.
9to5Google calls the update "big" and says it is rolling out, not just being announced.
Check eligibility before you rely on it
The partner carrier behind the secondary network is not named in what this article covers. Before you rely on switching or W+, or move to Fi with a Samsung or other non-Pixel phone, read the full 9to5Google report and check Google's own Fi pages for which phones and plans are included. Don't assume your phone or plan is covered until you've confirmed it.
What to check next
The next thing to watch is Google's own Fi announcement or help-centre page for the secondary network. Look for whether it names the partner carrier and lists eligible plans and phones.
