Sprint announced Wi-Fi calling capabilities would roll out to iPhone 6, iPhone 6
Plus, iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s owners as part of today's iOS 8.3 update .
"Wi-Fi Calling is like a major expansion of our network, allowing Sprint customers
to get coverage anywhere they have Wi-Fi connectivity," said David Owens, senior
vice president of product development for Sprint. "Traditional wireless technology
has some limitations in places like basements and high-rise office buildings. Wi-Fi
expands our customer's connectivity in a big way. The addition of Wi-Fi Calling for
iPhone customers is just one more example of how Sprint is getting better every
day."
Aside from extended coverage, the feature lets subscribers place free phone calls
back to the U.S. and Puerto Rico from more than 200 countries. Further, a carrier
software update rolling out this week will let Sprint customers dial out using their
cellular phone number.
In the UK, cellular provider EE confirmed iOS 8.3 activates Wi-Fi calling for
subscribers using iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 5s and 5c handsets. The carrier originally
intended to roll out the feature to compatible Samsung smartphones on Friday.
For EE, users must first have their device provisioned for Wi-Fi calling by switching
on "Wi-Fi Calls" in iPhone's Settings menu. Provisioning should take about one
day.
Introduced with iOS 8, Wi-Fi calling hands off incoming and outgoing calls to a
local wireless network. The wireless protocol provides ample bandwidth for reliable,
stable connections with enhanced audio quality and better battery performance
compared to standard cellular radio communications.
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