This functionality allows individuals with compatible smartphones operating on the Android platform and utilizing Verizon’s network to initiate and receive phone calls over a Wi-Fi connection instead of the cellular network. This means that voice communication is routed through a wireless internet access point. An example would be using one’s home Wi-Fi network to place a call when cellular service is weak in that location.
The benefit is significant, particularly in areas with poor cellular coverage, such as basements, rural locations, or buildings with thick walls. It ensures consistent voice communication where it might otherwise be impossible. This technology has evolved to address user needs in areas with unreliable cellular signals and has become a standard feature on many modern smartphones.
