cods4: Looks like the latest update has brought us wifi calling on One NZ!

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timmmay:

cods4: Looks like the latest update has brought us wifi calling on One NZ!

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I can confirm this. I'll try it some time.

Not sure which is better, wifi or cell. Can txt come in over Wi-Fi when using voice over Wi-Fi?

I can't confirm VoWIFI for One NZ, but I can confirm that WIFI calling works fine on my Pixel 8 Pro with 2 Degrees [ and I would thus expect it to work fine with any Pixel 8 or better device ].  I also suspect WIFI calling might include SMS's - reading https://www.2degrees.nz/help/mobile-help/calling-and-texting-costs/calling-and-texting-rates it says "If you have a device that is compatible with HD Mobile Calling or WiFi Calling, you may also be able to use calling/texting services on WiFi Calling and be charged at your standard call rates..." - and https://www.2degrees.nz/help/mobile-help/calling-features/wifi-calling goes into more detail saying VoWifi calling includes texts and multimedia messages.   This makes sense as, as I understand it, VoWIFI integrates with LTE which is responsible for SMS delivery as well - https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Articles/LTE-Mobile-originating-SMS-and-Mobile-terminating-SMS.html

I also found https://one.nz/our-networks/wifi-calling/ - which states SMS's can be sent and received though VoWIFI on their network.

timmmay:

 

There are good deals on the Pixel 8 / 8a on Amazon from quite regularly. Keep an eye out there, you'll get something before too long

 

Do you have to buy from the au amazon store? Just thinking of import tax if over $1k.

I do like the Sammy S24, but cant afford one.

davidgo2:

 

Have you looked a the Pixel 8a?      Not something I landed up buying, but also maybe look at the Nothing phone 2a?

 

The 8a was what I had planned to buy due to budget, wanting 7 years support. But then saw mobile station with the 8 for $830 vs $750 and thought Id try for the 8, there are some valid tech upgrades to the 8 that I like over the 8a, but the 8a next year will be a steal I think with 6 years support etc.

actually im surprised by the nothing phone 2a price, the hardware is spot on for me with the 6.7" screen. but im concerned they may not be around for updates etc.

A bit off topic, I've been using an old phone the past ten days as my Flip is being repaired. And travelling around NZ for work like normal and my signal has been woeful.

Is there somewhere to check what frequencies are currently in use, and what may now no longer be used? I feel like something has changed and the coverage wasn't so bad with my old phone. 

timmmay: I got my pixel 4a from Amazon US years ago now. Pixel 8 from JB. Amazon shipping is much, much cheaper and easier than JB and a reshipper, but I know a good reshipper in au now.

Who is the Aus reshipper you use? (Assuming it's commercial and not just a friend :)

For me the biggest advantage of wifi calling is that when you don't have signal, you can call via wifi, or (at least this is how it worked on my galaxy) you can make and receive calls using the data connection from another sim (i.e spark).

So I cant order from US amazon vs au amazon?

No deal on locally right now.

TeaLeaf:

 

So I cant order from US amazon vs au amazon?

 

No deal on locally right now.

 

You can order from wherever you want that will ship it to you. Some phones can be shipped to NZ, some can't. Amazon US have the Pixel 8 for US$549 + GST with free shipping.  Amazon AU have a UK import for AU$1,124 free shipping. Either should be ok I would guess.