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Beginning today (Dec 8), Verizon customers will be able to enjoy WiFi Calling on selected Samsung smartphones, allowing them to make and receive calls and initiate video calls over Wi-Fi connection. With the launch of Verizon's WiFi calling, the service is now available across all major mobile networks in the US. Sprint and T-Mobile launched the service over a year ago, while AT&T debuted its WiFi calling service in early October this year.
The Wi-Fi Calling service, which is part of Verizon's Advanced Calling suite, provides an alternative for voice calls for those who wish to use Wi-Fi in the home, office or while traveling. To make it even more attractive, the largest mobile operator in the US is offering the service for free on calls made to U.S. phone numbers. Verizon's Advanced Calling has been available for more than a year and enables HD Voice (on 28 smartphones) and Video Calling (on 21 smartphones) natively.
Wi-Fi Calling will initially be available on the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge via phased software updates. Additional Android and iOS devices will receive Wi-Fi Calling capabilities via similar updates early next year, said Verizon.
