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by naner 15y ago
http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/31/republic-wireless-an-android-powered-voipcellular-hybrid-carrier-that-will-cut-your-phone-bill-in-half/ http://techcrunch.com/2011/10/31/republic-wireless-an-androi...
There's a brief description. What I've always wondered about this technology (without looking too much into it) is can I start a phone call on my home Wifi, unplug the router, and have the phone atomagically switch over to the Cellular network without losing the call? Because that seem like it would be difficult. And I don't really know if I want a service where I can't move around freely while on a call.
- bmelton 15y agoI don't specifically know anything about this implementation, but T-Mobile had the T-Mobile @ Home program, which allowed you to place cellular calls over WiFi without using minutes. In that scenario, I was able to start a call on my WiFi and leave the house which seamlessly transferred over to cellular. Aside from the obvious, it's not _really_ much different than a cell tower handoff, and most people don't even realize that's happening all the time as you drive around.
- andrewpi 15y agoT-Mobile now calls that service 'Wi-Fi Calling', and provides it on certain Android phones via software by Kineto Wireless. However, unlike the original UMA solution that T-Mobile BlackBerrys had, the Android software does not support handoffs between Wi-Fi and cellular, and it will drop your call.