Wi-Fi calling is finally coming to Verizon, Big Red’s users will now be able to make calls over Wi-Fi, provided that they own the couple of handsets that will initially receive this feature. The carrier has confirmed that starting next week two Samsung handsets will receive a new firmware update which will bring Wi-Fi calling, the feature is part and parcel of Verizon’s Advanced Calling Features.
Starting December 8th, Big Red users with Advanced Calling on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge will be able to make and receive calls over Wi-Fi, aside from the video calls that they can already make via the phone app.
Wi-Fi calling provides a good alternative to users who struggle with wireless reception or would otherwise like to route their calls over a wireless network, all calls made over Wi-Fi in the United States will be free, however calls that are made to numbers outside the United States will be billed at international long distance rates.
Verizon has confirmed that the software update for Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will be rolled out in phases that’s going to add Wi-Fi calling, it has also said that more Android devices from other OEMs will receive this update aside from iPhones.
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