RedSpark Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Does anyone know the latest on WiFi Calling Support for iOS, and why it hasn't launched yet? Sprint's CFO made an announcement back on December 2, 2014 that it would launch in 60-90 days, but it's been radio silence since. What's going on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S4GRU Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Does anyone know the latest on WiFi Calling Support for iOS, and why it hasn't launched yet? Sprint's CFO made an announcement back on December 2, 2014 that it would launch in 60-90 days, but it's been radio silence since. What's going on?No news. It didn't happen within the timeline he indicated. Since not one more word has come out, my guess is he wasn't supposed to say anything yet, because plans were not finalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Jeez. Is WiFi calling support for iOS still coming? What could be causing the delay? Sprint already supports WiFi calling on Android and it uses the same vendor (Taqua) as T-Mobile does for its WiFi calling feature. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamisonshaw125 Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 This is just fuel for the fire. Fabian will love this. Edit: Hi Fabian. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 This is just fuel for the fire. Fabian will love this. Edit: Hi Fabian. Who's Fabian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deval Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Who's Fabian? A well-known internet troll / magenta fan-boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 A well-known internet troll / magenta fan-boy Oh? Where? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deval Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Oh? Where? Usually FierceWireless, Tmonews, and trolling here with some accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9690austin Posted March 18, 2015 Share Posted March 18, 2015 Who's Fabian? T-Mobile Fanboy is an Understatment. He's annoying he wants to argue and nothing is wrong with T-Mo and Sprint just is horrible. I'm pretty sure he already made a comment about this topic somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endurorider Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 New iOS update has wifi calling enabled http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/08/ios-8-3-expands-iphone-wifi-calls-to-sprint-in-the-u-s-ee-in-the-u-k/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ockoerner Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 New iOS update has wifi calling enabled http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/08/ios-8-3-expands-iphone-wifi-calls-to-sprint-in-the-u-s-ee-in-the-u-k/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk It does not appear so on my iPhone 6+. I have been toying with it and no luck on enabling WiFi calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamisonshaw125 Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 Works for me. Even made a call and it worked and was pretty clear to an att customer. Sent from my iPhone 6 using Crapatalk 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraDude Posted April 8, 2015 Share Posted April 8, 2015 well if you are like me and have Google voice carrier integration enabled you are unable to have WIFI calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_gusto Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 well if you are like me and have Google voice carrier integration enabled you are unable to have WIFI calling. Really? What is it telling you? Works on Android and gv integration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZebraDude Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Really? What is it telling you? Works on Android and gv integration. I get this request page popping up. See attached screen print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mc_gusto Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I get this request page popping up. See attached screen print. That sucks. In the other post it also says it will be disabled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 It does not appear so on my iPhone 6+. I have been toying with it and no luck on enabling WiFi calling. Did you go to "About" and update your carrier settings? See: Wi-Fi Calling FAQ's iOS Devices: Wi-Fi Calling is only available on iPhone 5c, 5s, 6, and 6 Plus models. It requires iOS version 8.3 and the Carrier Version 19.1 or higher. To update to iOS 8.3, go to Settings>General>Software Update. To update the Carrier Version go to Settings>General>About which will trigger the update. Complete this step after the 8.3 Upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedSpark Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 New iOS update has wifi calling enabled http://9to5mac.com/2015/04/08/ios-8-3-expands-iphone-wifi-calls-to-sprint-in-the-u-s-ee-in-the-u-k/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 So, how much bandwidth are Wi-Fi calls taking? Is it low? Sent from Josh's iPhone 6+ using Tapatalk 3.1.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomoresoupforyou Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Just tried this with someone with an iPhone 6 Plus. It didn't sound like the call was in HD, but it was better than a normal non-HD call. Anyone else experience this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Just tried this with someone with an iPhone 6 Plus. It didn't sound like the call was in HD, but it was better than a normal non-HD call. Anyone else experience this?Better call quality is typical of all wifi calling. Sprint HD calling is not compatible with the iPhone wifi calling, or maybe wifi calling in general. Sent from my iPhone 6+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 It does not appear so on my iPhone 6+. I have been toying with it and no luck on enabling WiFi calling. You can't get it activated? Or you just don't see wifi calling (settings - phone)? iOS 8.3 shipped with Sprint carrier 19.0, but requires carrier 19.1 to enable it. Go to settings - about. It should immediately prompt you to download a new carrier bundle. Sent from my iPhone 6+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnout8488 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Looks like calls are indeed free over Wi-Fi. I am speaking to a time warner cable representative on a wifi call right now and it is extremely clear. If it isn't using the same HD Voice codec Sprint normally does, it's gotta be something similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radem Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 So, how much bandwidth are Wi-Fi calls taking? Is it low? Sent from Josh's iPhone 6+ using Tapatalk 3.1.1 I do not know the exact amount of bandwidth that iPhone WIFI calling uses on Sprint but most VOIP calls with Vonage and similar providers take a maximum of 90kbs in each direction while sound is being broadcast in that direction. This is much lower than most home and business WIFI networks have for bandwidth. In the US is very unusual for an internet connection to operate at under 256kbs in each direction unless it is overloaded or the person is using dial-up or a throttled internet connection. Do NOT attempt to use WIFI calling over a satellite internet connection as you will not be happy with the results. Satellite internet has a terribly high data transmission time (nearly a second in many cases) and you will spend all your time talking over each other if it even works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacinJosh Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 I do not know the exact amount of bandwidth that iPhone WIFI calling uses on Sprint but most VOIP calls with Vonage and similar providers take a maximum of 90kbs in each direction while sound is being broadcast in that direction. This is much lower than most home and business WIFI networks have for bandwidth. In the US is very unusual for an internet connection to operate at under 256kbs in each direction unless it is overloaded or the person is using dial-up or a throttled internet connection. Do NOT attempt to use WIFI calling over a satellite internet connection as you will not be happy with the results. Satellite internet has a terribly high data transmission time (nearly a second in many cases) and you will spend all your time talking over each other if it even works. Thanks. Fortunately, I don't have satellite. And my ping times are usually sub 40's. But when I download, it sucks all the bandwidth up and there is nothing left of my internet connection to do anything. I guess I should enable QoS on my router so I don't mess up calls. Sent from Josh's iPhone 6+ using Tapatalk 3.1.1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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