Summary Google now offers new Pixel device owners the option of a 2-year extended warranty plan with a one-time payment.
The new 2-year coverage plans range from $99 to $279, depending on the Pixel model.
In another key change, Google is switching from Assurant to Asurion as the coverage provider for Pixel devices.
Protecting your newly purchased smartphone goes beyond just attaching a screen protector or a case. Smartphone manufacturers like Apple and Samsung already offer extended warranty plans for their devices. Google has a similar extended warranty plan for its Pixel lineup of products, known as Preferred Care. However, Pixel smartphone owners can only get coverage by making monthly payments, while Samsung and Apple’s offerings also provide a one-time payment option. Thankfully, Google is now looking to rectify this limitation in Preferred Care.
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Google’s Preferred Care US support page has just been updated sometime in the past couple of days, highlighting a couple of changes. First and foremost, Pixel smartphone owners will now be able to get a Preferred Care plan for 2 years by making a one-time payment. Previously, users could only get Preferred Care for Pixel phones in monthly installments. While a 2-year coverage plan did exist, it was only available for Fitbit models.
Here are the prices of the 2-year Preferred Care plans for Pixel phones:
Pixel 9, 8: $159
Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 8 Pro: $249
Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Fold: $279
Pixel 8a: $109
Pixel 7a: $99
Pixel 7 Pro: $199
Pixel 7: $149
The monthly payment plans (up to 60 months) for the same list of phones are as follows:
Pixel 9, 8: $8/month
Pixel 9 Pro, 9 Pro XL, 8 Pro: $12/month
Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Pixel Fold: $15/month
Pixel 8a: $6/month
Pixel 7a: $5/month
Pixel 7 Pro: $9/month
Pixel 7: $7/month
Another crucial change is coming to Google’s Preferred Care
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On top of the newly added 2-year plan, Google’s support page now says it will partner with Asurion to cover repairs for its Pixel devices, replacing the existing insurance provider Assurant. A note on the support page says the following:
Important: If your device is shipped on or after February 24, 2025, your Service Contract Provider will be Asurion Warranty Protection Services, LLC, or one of its affiliates.
Google also notes on the same page that Assurant will remain the service contract provider for devices shipped before February 24, 2025. You can look closer at Asurion’s terms and conditions for Preferred Care here.
As we reported a couple of days ago, Google is readying a new
Google is making some big changes to its Pixel insurance plans
