Wi-Fi Calls on T-Mobile Are Now Free

T-Mobile’s signature Wi-Fi calling service is becoming an moreover tempting offer; as expected, the U.S. carrier’s partner recently announced that any UMA-enabled smartphone with an Furthermore or Furthermore Plus plan can talk over a local Wi-Fi network without it counting towards their monthly minutes.

UMA services are currently enabled on T-Mobile’s Android devices and most BlackBerry smartphones, nevertheless it looks like this new free service is for Android only. Looking at their FAQ, it seems like the service is a little bit different from the @Home service on BlackBerry, which manages to do seamless hand-off between cellular and Wi-Fi networks.

Big step in having cell phones replacing land lines

This is a big step in having cell phones replacing land lines, and fights back against Verizon’s attractive VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) offering through Skype. T-Mobile has an uphill battle completing their merger with AT&T, however it’s good to see that they’re working to stay competitive during they’re for all that the underdog.