Verizon iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Users Get “Advanced Calling”

Verizon iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus Users Get “Advanced Calling”

Verizon Wireless has finally allowed customers the ability to use data while on the phone, but there’s a catch. For the moment, only iPhone 6 and the iPhone 6 Plus are available to use data while on a call. This is due to the fact that the two new Apple flagship smartphones have VoLTE support.

Verizon adds VoLTE to Apple iPhone 6 on its network

VoLTE stands for voice over LTE. It means what it says – instead of using the typical 2G or 3G network to make a call, you’re on the 4G LTE network.

Verizon users haven’t ever been able to make phone calls and use data, which is something many AT&T users have been able to do for ages. This is great news, especially if you’re looking to pick up a new iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus on Verizon Wireless, or switch your iPhone 6’s carrier.

Verizon’s support of VoLTE now gives consumers “Advanced Calling” on top of being able to use data on the phone. This new feature allows consumers to have better sounding phone and video calls.

This won’t automatically be available on your iPhone 6 or iPhone 6 Plus though – you’ll have to manually enable it. In order to do so, you’ll first have to go to Verizon’s website, and then add the feature to your account (which is free, by the way). From there, you’ll have to go to Settings>Cellular>Enable LTE>Turn on Voice & Data. Finally, you can enjoy HD phone and video calls.

You’ll soon see these features available on other high-end Android devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S5 and the LG G3, but for now, it’s only available for iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus users. There’s no word on when Android devices will be seeing the update, but it’s likely sooner than later.