Buy a Pixel 3a/3a XL unlocked from the Google Store, or through a service provider below. Free shipping on orders over $35. ¹Pixel 3a and 3a XL are unlocked phones and work on major carrier networks. In the US, Pixel 3a and 3a XL are compatible with all GSM-based networks.
Google has announced that the Pixel 4 series will be available through all major US networks, and then some. In addition to Big Red and Google Fi, you can also expect AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, US Cellular, C Spire, Cellcom, Spectrum Mobile, Visible and Xfinity Mobile to carry the Android flagships.
The Pixel 2 Isn't Really Exclusive to Verizon: You Can Use It on AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint. Another year, another Pixel event…and another round of confusing “Only on Verizon” ad campaigns. But here's the thing: the Pixel 2 can be used on any major carrier in the US.
Pixel Stand: For the first time, Google has added wireless charging to its Pixel phone. The Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL both work with wireless chargers up to 10W speeds. You can use any Qi wireless charger, or you can use Google's Pixel Stand to turn your phone into a Google Home Hub of sorts.
An unlocked cell phone will work on any service provider's network. You can buy a phone that's already unlocked, or you can wait until the phone becomes unlocked when your contract ends. It's easy to bring an unlocked Google Pixel phone with AT&T.
unlocked phone. (1) A cellphone that operates on any cellular carrier's network that supports the same air interface (GSM or CDMA) and frequency bands built into the device. See SIM card, SIM lock, jailbreaking and Android rooting. (2) A cellphone that is not password protected.
All Pixel phones bought through the Google Store automatically come unlocked, so you don't have to worry about unlocking those — you're already free to use it with any carrier.
But while Google Fi's Flexible plan isn't the cheapest, it comes with a lot of perks. Pricing starts at a flat $20 per month for unlimited calls and texting and $10 for 1GB of data, but money for unused data is credited back to the user's account. Overages result in a charge of $10 per GB used.
The Google Pixel is fully compatible with GSM networks (AT&T and T-Mobile) as well as CDMA networks (Sprint and Verizon), so your carrier choices aren't limited. Although Verizon is the "exclusive" carrier for selling the Pixel, you can buy one unlocked and take it to any of the major service providers for activation.
Method 2: Factory reset via recovery mode
- Power off your Pixel phone.
- Press and hold the VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons until the Android logo or Fastboot Mode appears on the screen.
- Press the VOLUME buttons to hover over RECOVERY MODE, then use the POWER button to select it.
All phones in the Google Store are SIM-unlocked. To use a SIM-unlocked phone: Contact a mobile carrier.
Check compatibility with your phone's IMEI.
Every phone has a unique IMEI number—15 digits that tell you the make, model, whether it's locked or unlocked, and if it's ready to use on our network. IMEI STATUS CHECK: Dial *#06# to get your phone's IMEI, or find it in phone settings.With the Fi Unlimited plan, you get unlimited data, talk and text for $45/line for 4-6 lines (see all prices below). With the Fi Flexible plan, you pay only for the data you use. It's $20/month for unlimited talk & text, plus $10/GB for data. You can add up to 5 more people to your plan for just $15/line/mo.
