Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge gets Wi-Fi Calling from Verizon [price, review, specs]

According to ZDNet, Verizon is set to roll out its Wi-Fi Calling feature on Dec. 8. The first handsets that will get this brand new feature are the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. This is different from AT&T's move in focusing on selected iPhone models first.

Just because Verizon will be rolling out this feature on December 8 does not mean that Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge users are going to get it straight right away on that date. Considering that the release will be in phases, it is possible that some might get it later than the said date.

Well, there is nothing to worry about if a person is using a smartphone other than the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge. Android Central reported that the Wi-Fi calling feature will be available to other handsets through software update starting early next year.

All Verizon subscribers with a smartphone will be able to enjoy this brand new feature.

According to Mac Rumors, Wi-Fi calling is a feature that let phone calls be automatically placed over Wi-Fi connections whenever a person experiences poor cellular signal. This will make the transitioning from cellular to Wi-Fi possible when needed.

There is no need to worry about the price of the feature. There won't be anything that will be added to the monthly bills that the Verizon subscribers are paying. It is because there won't be any added cost to your bill for this feature. Therefore, this comes for free.

While it is free to make calls on US numbers, there is a certain fee added when making international calls. Do not be surprised if there is an added cost to the user's bill if he had made calls outside the country using the Wi-Fi calling feature.

Verizon is not the first company to offer this feature. Sprint and T-Mobile have been offering the feature for quite some time already while the AT&T just recently release this feature on October.

AT&T also accused two of its rivals - Sprint and T-Mobile - have been offering Wi-Fi Calling in an illegal manner. This is because of the companies' failure to provide the required teletypewriter (TTY) support feature set by the Federal Communications Commission. This feature is intended to accommodate deaf and "hard-hearing" users.

With telecommunication companies offering Wi-Fi Calling feature, connecting to the people outside of areas with a great cellular signal will become more effective and more efficient. There is no need to deal with poor signals anymore.