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Google announced its newest, most affordable phones today — the Pixel 3A and 3A XL — and for the first time with Pixel phones, more carriers than just Verizon will sell them in stores. Google confirmed today that T-Mobile, Sprint, Verizon, and US Cellular will sell the phones, along with the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. AT&T will also support the 3A and 3A XL, which means that people can insert a SIM and use the phone, but the carrier won’t place it on store shelves. Smaller carriers, like Verizon’s all-digital Visible carrier, will also sell and support the Pixel 3A, 3A XL, 3, and 3 XL. The device goes on sale tomorrow in stores, and Google’s own website has it available today. Verizon’s orders will go live at 3PM today.

Getting carriers to sell its devices is a big step for Google as it looks to conquer more of the smartphone market. Their support means more promotion, better support if a device breaks, and visibility in the places where many people ultimately buy their phones.

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