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Ericsson Extends Wi-Fi Calling to WiFi-Only Devices

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Ericsson, Thursday announces the addition of a new functionality to its existing Wi-Fi Calling solution, extending the service to Wi-Fi only devices. The Ericsson offering comprises product support in Evolved Packet Core (EPC), IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), User Data Management (UDM) and OSS/BSS, as well as system integration services. The functionality is verified and tested end-to-end towards device brands that support this service, said Ericsson.

With Wi-Fi calling for multi-device, consumers can use devices that have only Wi-Fi access capabilities to make regular voice calls over any Wi-Fi network. Calls can therefore be made in locations with poor cellular coverage, such as inside residential buildings. Ericsson said that the solution supports multiple options for call set-up use cases, such as simultaneous calls on several devices and transfer of on-going calls between devices. 

Anders Olin, Head of Product Area Network Functions, Ericsson
, says: "While natively integrated Wi-Fi calling in smartphones has been commercially available for some time, both consumers and operators can benefit from extending this functionality to multiple devices. We are excited to launch Wi-Fi calling for multi-device, which is a clear example of how Ericsson's technology leadership is helping to create differentiated user experiences.

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