Google is beginning to offer one-time payment options for Preferred Care plans.
These plans were previously only available for Fitbit products, but can now be purchased for new orders of Pixel phones, tablets, and watches.
The one-time fee nets buyers Preferred Care coverage for two years at a discount compared to the subscription cost.
Google is changing its insurance partner for Preferred Care plans as of today, Feb. 24, and is adding a new payment option as part of the move. The company updated its official support page with the new insurance provider, as well as the one-time payment option that covers a Pixel phone, tablet, or watch for two years (via Android Authority). Previously, all Pixel devices had to be protected with Preferred Care via a subscription.
Google’s Preferred Care plans are a means of insuring a Pixel or Fitbit device, just like AppleCare Plus or Samsung Care. Starting today, there are two different ways of purchasing a Preferred Care plan. You can either insure the device for two years with a one-time payment, or choose a monthly subscription for up to 60 months of total coverage. In the event your screen is cracked, you’ll pay $29 for a repair or up to $129 for a replacement.
