AT&T says it’s skipping the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

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AT&T is the only major carrier skipping Google's new foldable.

Split-screen UI on Pixel 9 Pro Fold
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What you need to know

  • Google’s new Pixel 9 Pro Fold is making waves, but AT&T won’t be carrying it, meaning the search giant misses out on AT&T’s huge subscriber base.
  • Oddly, AT&T still offers the first-gen Pixel Fold and plans to carry other Pixel 9 models.
  • The Pixel 9 Pro Fold launches on September 4 for $1,799, and while Verizon and T-Mobile are on board, AT&T’s decision is a notable exception among major carriers.

Google just unveiled its new Pixel phones, including its latest foldable model, but carrier compatibility is already causing ripples.

According to a recent CNET report, AT&T has decided not to carry the Pixel 9 Pro Fold. This move means Google misses out on AT&T's massive subscriber base, unless customers go for the unlocked version.

It’s a shame AT&T won’t carry the latest foldable from the tech giant. With a bigger screen, a sleeker design, and better proportions, it’s a serious contender for the top foldable smartphone.

Simply put, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold is impressive, but it’s a letdown for potential buyers that AT&T won’t be offering it.

It’s also puzzling that AT&T would skip the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, especially since the carrier still offers the first-gen Pixel Fold and plans to carry the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google’s latest foldable fits right in with the Pixel 9 series, packing the same top-tier features, including the Tensor G4 chip and advanced Gemini AI. Plus, its ultra-thin design makes it all the more premium-looking.

On the flip side, AT&T is still offering the Pixel 9 Pro Fold's main competitor, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6.

While AT&T’s decision to skip the Pixel 9 Pro Fold remains a mystery, it could be due to underwhelming sales of the first-generation Pixel Fold. But for now, it's anybody's guess.

It's unclear if AT&T will officially support unlocked Pixel 9 Pro Fold devices on its network. We’ve contacted AT&T for more details and will update this article when we receive a response.

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold will launch on September 4 for $1,799. While Verizon and T-Mobile are on board, AT&T's choice to skip Google's new foldable is a notable outlier among the major carriers.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Official Render - Porcelain - Unfolded

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is impressive with its 6.3-inch cover screen for quick tasks and an 8-inch inner display for a full view. It has 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and the fast Tensor G4 chip. With great cameras, good battery life, and Google’s latest software, it’s a top-notch device.

Jay Bonggolto
Jay Bonggolto
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Jay Bonggolto always keeps a nose for news. He has been writing about consumer tech and apps for as long as he can remember, and he has used a variety of Android phones since falling in love with Jelly Bean. Send him a direct message via Twitter or LinkedIn.

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  • Marissaellie95
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