Connect to mobile networks on a Pixel phone

You can adjust how your phone uses data by changing your mobile network settings.

Depending on your operator and service plan, your phone may connect automatically to your operator’s fastest available data network. Or you may need to add a SIM or pick settings for a specific operator.

Pixel 4a (5G) and later phones work with 5G service.

Important: On Pixel phones, some of these steps work only on Android 11 and up. Learn how to check your Android version.

Important [US only]: If you use a Pixel 10 or later, you can only have an eSIM.

Change mobile network settings

1. Open your phone's Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet  SIMs.
3. Tap a setting.

Tip: To reset all your network settings, in your phone’s Settings app, tap System Reset options Reset mobile network settings.

Available mobile network settings

The following options vary by phone and Android version:

• Mobile data: Turn mobile data on or off. Learn how to check your mobile data settings.
• Roaming: Let your phone send data over other operators' networks when you leave an area covered by your operator’s networks.
• App data usage: Learn how to check app usage of your mobile data.
• Data warning and limit: Learn how to reduce mobile data use.
• Preferred network type: Pick your preferred network type from options, like 5G and LTE. Learn more about 5G on Pixel phones.
• Network: Pick your network operator from available networks.
• Access Point Names: Help your operator find the right IP address for your phone and connect your phone securely.

Multiple SIMs and mobile network settings

If your phone has more than one SIM, to change each SIM's mobile network information, use the tabs at the top of 'Mobile network settings'.

Learn more about dual SIM dual standby (DSDS) on Pixel phones.

Set default SIM for data, calls and text messages

1. Open your Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet SIMs.
3. To access data with your mobile network, turn on Mobile data.
4. Under 'Your primary SIMs', choose which SIM you want to use for:
   • Calls: Tap Calls.
     • To have your phone ask for each call, tap Ask every time.
   • Texts: Tap Texts.
   • Data: Tap Mobile data.
     • Only one SIM can be the default for data. If you already have one set up, you'll get a notification.

Use a different SIM during calls

Calls: If you’re on a call, you can’t get a call through the other SIM at the same time. Calls to the other SIM will go to voicemail.

Data: Most data goes through the default SIM for that use type. Exception: During a phone call, all data goes through the SIM making the call.

To use data during calls on a SIM not normally used for data:

1. Open your Settings app.
2. Tap Network and Internet  SIMs.
3. Turn on Data during calls.

Learn more about how to fix mobile connectivity issues.

Related resources

• Fix mobile connectivity issues
• Understand 5G network compatibility and roaming
• Use less mobile data with Data saver mode
• Reduce and manage mobile data usage
• Control aeroplane mode and other network settings