Google Fi on iPhones Now Works With 5G Thanks to iOS 16.4

If you have a 5G-compatible iPhone runningthe new iOS 16.4and use Google Fi for your phone service, you are finally able to connect to 5G.

After not offering the capability for years, Google confirmed this week that Apple’s devices on its MVNO web link gained the new capability with Apple’s latest software release.

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The update enables 5G support for any 5G-capable iPhone, which includes the iPhone 12, 13 and 14 lines as well as the most recent iPhone SE.

As perGoogle Fi’s support page, to turn on 5G you will need to download and install iOS 16.4 and then head toSettings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options.

From there, tap on the section labeledVoice & DataorCellular, tap on your Google Fi number and select5G Auto.

Google Fi uses T-Mobile’s online grid, so enabling this setting will allow you to connect to that 5G service in the US.