The carrier has confirmed that the Google Nexus 5 will not support voice over a Wi-Fi network. November 8, 2013 3:04 PM PST Google Nexus 5 souped up with Android KitKat, LTE, and low price. Available from the Google Play Store, Sprint, and T-Mobile, the Nexus 5 is one of the most highly anticipated and low-cost Android phones of the year. For customers on T-Mobile who use Wi-Fi connection to make phone calls, however, the carrier has confirmed with CNET that the Nexus 5 will not support that feature. Related stories Here's why T-Mobile's Nexus 5 is $100 more than at Google Play How to remove Google Now from the Nexus 5 home screen Google Nexus 5 to hit T-Mobile stores November 20 Having a phone with voice over Wi-Fi technology comes in handy to make phone calls, particularly when you're in an area where reception is weak or inconsistent. Several T-Mobile devices offer this unique service, from the high-end LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy S4, to the mid-range Nokia Lumia 521. The fact that the Nexus 5 will not be included on this list will be especially important to T-Mobile users living or working in areas with low-signal strength. However, the handset does offer other network features like HD Voice and 4G LTE. It's also a reliable device with a bevy of great hardware specs, which include a zippy Snapdragon 800 processor, a razor-sharp 1080p screen, and the newest Android OS, KitKat. In addition, T-Mobile is offering it at about $100 to $180 cheaper than other flagships like the GS4 and the HTC One. The carrier will sell the 16GB model online, beginning November 14 for $41.99 down, plus $17 a month for 24 months. It will hit its retail stores on November 20.
The carrier has confirmed that the Google Nexus 5 will not support voice over a Wi-Fi network.
Google Nexus 5 souped up with Android KitKat, LTE, and low price.
Available from the Google Play Store, Sprint, and T-Mobile, the Nexus 5 is one of the most highly anticipated and low-cost Android phones of the year. For customers on T-Mobile who use Wi-Fi connection to make phone calls, however, the carrier has confirmed with CNET that the Nexus 5 will not support that feature.
Related stories
- Here's why T-Mobile's Nexus 5 is $100 more than at Google Play
- How to remove Google Now from the Nexus 5 home screen
- Google Nexus 5 to hit T-Mobile stores November 20
Having a phone with voice over Wi-Fi technology comes in handy to make phone calls, particularly when you're in an area where reception is weak or inconsistent.
Several T-Mobile devices offer this unique service, from the high-end LG G2 and Samsung Galaxy S4, to the mid-range Nokia Lumia 521.
The fact that the Nexus 5 will not be included on this list will be especially important to T-Mobile users living or working in areas with low-signal strength. However, the handset does offer other network features like HD Voice and 4G LTE.
It's also a reliable device with a bevy of great hardware specs, which include a zippy Snapdragon 800 processor, a razor-sharp 1080p screen, and the newest Android OS, KitKat. In addition, T-Mobile is offering it at about $100 to $180 cheaper than other flagships like the GS4 and the HTC One.
The carrier will sell the 16GB model online, beginning November 14 for $41.99 down, plus $17 a month for 24 months. It will hit its retail stores on November 20.
