Originally Posted by
deesugar The Verizon Pixel phone will be almost identical to the Google store version, I don't see why Verizon wouldn't offer WiFi calling for the Google Store version. It benefits Verizon when people use their own WiFi, freeing up more of Verizon's network.
The Nexus 5x & 6p have access to VoLTE, but they don't have Verizon's so called Advance Calling listed in the settings and therefore don't have WiFi calling.
The Verizon Pixel, per Android Central will get monthly security patches from Google, but Verizon will handle the major OS updates like the jump to Android O, they'll have a few apps that may or may not be able to be deleted, and per my conversation with the Google Store, the Verizon version will be carrier locked to Verizon unlike the unlocked version sold through the Google Store. Since the unlocked version may or may not have HD voice, that may mean it won't have access to VoLTE like last year's Nexus devices did, which means no simultaneous voice and data.
As for the reason Verizon would do this, it's simple. This version is locked to their network, so it's more cost prohibitive to leave. And if you want things like HD Voice and WiFi calling, that means Verizon makes the sale, not Google. If it's customers using WiFi instead of their network was really a big deal to Verizon, then they wouldn't require devices to have Advance Calling for it to work, as in the case of my 6p. If Verizon could go back to 2 year contracts, they would in a heartbeat. They want you locked in for a predetermined amount of time. That way it's revenue they can count on.
