Verizon Communications Inc. recently rolled out their VoLTE, Voice over LTE service, which changed the way their subscribers made video calls over a compatible network. However, Verizon Communications did not stop there. The provider company is now making plans to roll out a new service that does not have much competition on the market. This technology, as aforementioned, will revolutionize the way their subscribers interact with Verizon’s services.
New Service Next Year
Verizon plans to introduce Wi-Fi calling in the middle of next year. While this is the case, CFO, Francis J. Shammo of Verizon Communications Inc. highlighted that the roll out is not a priority or urgent but will occur subsequently. Since the company already has a firm network in place, the introduction of Wi-Fi calling is another way used by the company to tell their customers that their network is still efficient and reliable.
What is Wi-Fi Calling?
This terminology is not rocket science. The majority is familiar with Wi-Fi and also what it entails to make a call. Wi-Fi calling uses Wi-Fi or wireless technology to provide better coverage for mobile phone users. This service is only feasible with a smart device or one that’s based on Wi-Fi technology.
How does Wi-Fi Calling work?
As mentioned above, Wi-Fi Calling only works with a compatible or Wi-Fi enabled smartphone. This smartphone when enabled is then attached to a wireless signal or Wi-Fi. If a customer has home Internet services, they can simply configure their network in such a way that they’re able to connect to it. Some phones have to use a Wi-Fi application, but others are automatic and are able to connect once they pick up a Wi-Fi signal close in proximity.
Users do not have to search long and hard to determine whether there’s a Wireless connection. Some phones give alerts when a wireless connection is available. To determine if this service really works, a customer should try making phone calls in areas where they’re not accustomed to receiving coverage.
How Wi-Fi Calling will be made possible with Verizon
In order for this roll out to be made possible in the next 12 months, the CFO mentioned that the Verizon Operator will have to implement some level of technological work on their network to ensure that the Wi-Fi Calling feature is available to their subscribers. The quality of a call is what Verizon Communications has built its brand on. However, the quality of their calls when passed through a wireless network, as noted by the CFO, is not something that can be guaranteed by Verizon Communications. Since quality is a major factor for Verizon and the happiness of their subscribers, the provider has taken ample time before launching the recent VoLTE service. They wanted to ensure that coverage would be adequate to reproduce the voice experience of calls when made on its 3G CDMA network. With Voice over LTE affirmed, Verizon is set on rolling out Wi-Fi Calling.
The roll out of iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
With the recent release of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus on September 9, 2014, a new avenue was created that could be exploited by Verizon to create a better experience for customers who were jumping on the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus chariot. Since one of the many features of the newly released iPhone 6 devices is Wi-Fi Calling, much can be done to revolutionize the way calls are made. With this enabled feature, users with the iPhone 6 and plus will be able to make calls and transmit text messages by using their home Internet network, instead of making calls the traditional way via cell towers. Wireless Calling from Verizon will be advantageous to their customers in areas where phone signals go down and coverage does not span. It’s also ideal for saving customers phone minutes which would inevitably result in a reduced monthly bill.
Will customers be able to access Wi-Fi Calling wherever they go?
An apparent benefit of Wi-Fi calling is that it provides coverage in areas that are usually difficult for a Carrier’s cell towers to reach. However, wireless calling may or may not work wherever a customer is. Why? Wi-Fi Calling works over a connected Wireless network. If a customer is in a location where they can tap into Wi-Fi, it is possible for them to use their wireless calling feature. However, if they’re not in a location where Wi-Fi can be accessed, they’ll not be permitted to use the service. While this is often the case, different Operators tend to have different configurations. With the rollout of the Wi-Fi Calling service slated for next year, Verizon will ultimately determine what their configurations entail.
With the iPhone 6 smartphones and other wireless enabled devices, Wi-Fi Calling will bring a new experience to Verizon’s subscribers when it is rolled out next year.
Verizon Rolls out Wi-Fi Calling Next Year
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