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Google Fi Adds Pixel Network Switching, 5G and Encrypted Wi‑Fi to Unlimited Premium

The changes promise faster international connections plus stronger privacy protections for people traveling overseas.

Overview

  • Google announced and began rolling out the travel-focused upgrades to Unlimited Premium on Tuesday, June 9, with regional availability varying by feature and location.
  • Pixel phones on Fi gain upgraded dual cellular switching that automatically moves between multiple international networks to find a stronger signal in real time.
  • Fi expanded 5G to 22 more countries, bringing its total 5G footprint to more than 110 nations so subscribers can get higher speeds in places like Morocco and Colombia.
  • Security additions include wider availability of VPN by Google in destinations such as Japan and South Korea and the rollout of Wi‑Fi Auto‑Connect+ in select European and Asian hubs for encrypted indoor Wi‑Fi.
  • The Fi app now offers pre-travel verification, automated in-trip troubleshooting and support for data-only eSIMs to share coverage with up to five extra devices, and Google is offering new Unlimited Premium subscribers 50% off for 12 months through June 30, 2026.