Well, it looks like all those leaks and rumors were accurate, as Verizon Wireless announced that the Nexus 6 is indeed coming to their network, starting March 12. It is also the first device to have the updated Android 5.1 Lollipop, which gives it the ability to support Advanced Calling 1.0, or calls using Voice over LTE (VoLTE). This is pretty exciting news for those who want to get their hands on the Motorola-made newest Nexus device.
Aside from getting the actual 6-inch smartphone, with its AMOLED Quad HD display, running on a 2.7 GHz quad-core processor, probably one of the highlights of this release is the fact that it will be running the newest Android Lollipop update, version 5.1. This means you’ll be able to use Verizon’s 4G LTE network to make voice calls and still browse the Internet with your data. Of course you’ll bonly be able to use VoLTE to call people who are also on the same carrier, although Verizon and AT&T are working on interoperability so hopefully we’ll see that soon.
Aside from Advanced Calling 1.0, Verizon is also highlighting the multi-media capabilities of the Nexus 6. Its dual front-facing speakers with immersive stereo sound, the AMOLED display, the 13-megapixel main camera, the 3200 mAh battery and the carrier’s LTE network all contribute to giving you longer and more exciting gaming, music and video streaming, picture and video taking capabilities.
Verizon’s online store will start carrying the Nexus 6 on March 12, and it will cost $249.99 with a two-year activation contract. Or you can also get it with Verizon Edge at $27.08 per month, payable in 24 months. And if you buy the smartphone before March 31, you can actually get a 6-month subscription to Google Play Music (regular subscription is $9.99 a month so that’s a pretty sweet deal huh). Verizon’s physical stores will start carrying them by March 19.
UPDATE: You can now order the Nexus 6 on Verizon Wireless website, although shipping will only start from March-18th. Check it out here!
SOURCE: Verizon
“Of course you’ll bonly be able to use VoLTE to call people who are also on the same carrier, although Verizon and AT&T are working on interoperability so hopefully we’ll see that soon.”
I’m sorry, I don’t understand. If you make a call and it goes over LTE – basically “the internet” for simplicity, why can’t you dial any number on any carrier or land line? If I already have a device (for a couple of years) that can take my cell call and route it via my ISP (again “the internet”) to any number- what’s the significant difference of doing it via LTE?