For the first time ever, Pixel phones will be available from a carrier other than Verizon. For Google, getting the new Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL placed with other wireless providers is a sure sign that a new era is about to begin — an era where Pixel phones have a fighting chance of attracting buyers away from Samsung’s Galaxy devices and Apple iPhones.
Verizon will still offer the new Pixel 3A ($399, £399, AU$649) and Pixel 3A XL ($479, £469, AU$799). But starting Wednesday, you’ll be able to walk into any T-Mobile or Sprint store to buy one as well.