AT&T joins T-Mobile, Sprint and Verizon in supporting Android Wi-Fi calling
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Customers using the Android-powered LG G4 device can now tap the AT&T Wi-Fi calling service, with expansion promised to other devices
AT&T Mobility expanded its Wi-Fi calling option outside the Apple iOS ecosystem, announcing its first supported device running Google’s Android OS.
The carrier said customers with the LG G4 smartphone can now make and receive calls and text messages over a Wi-Fi connection. The capability does require users to download a software update, as well as be on a postpaid account and setup for the carrier’s HD Voice service. The service can also take advantage of AT&T Mobility’s voice-over-LTE service and supporting HD Voice capabilities in that calls initiated via Wi-Fi can be seamlessly handed off to a Voice-over-LTE connection. However, if the customer moves from a Wi-Fi call to a non-Voice HD connection, the call will be dropped.
Wi-Fi calls are billed based on a customer’s current cellular plan. AT&T Mobility said it plans to add support for more Android devices “soon.” Rad more at: https://www.rcrwireless.com/20160615/carriers/att-joins-t-mobile-sprint-supporting-android-wi-fi-calling-tag2