T-Mobile Expected to Roll Out Wi-Fi Calling and Tethering for G2

The rumored G2 update that could bring users two important features, Wi-Fi calling and tethering, is expected to be rolled out today. This information leaked recently, hinting that the update will be pushed to T-Mobile G2 devices starting November 3rd and will continue until November 8th.

According to an internal T-Mobile document shown by TmoNews, the update will be sent OTA (over the air) and will include the new Wi-Fi calling for Android features.

Rumored two weeks ago, when a couple of G2 users reported that they have received it OTA as part of a trial, the software update was denied by the carrier at that time.

However, T-Mobile announced its new Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing plans on Monday and is expecting to debut the new services starting today.

The Tethering and Wi-Fi Sharing Add-On will have a monthly cost of $14.99 and will allow T-mobile customers to use their phone as a modem, enabling them to connect a computer or Wi-Fi capable device to the Web using the carrier's 3G or HSPA+ network.

Besides the monthly costs, the add-on features require users to own a 3G or HSPA+ compatible device, as well as an Unlimited Web feature with an MRC of $19.95 or higher.

It's odd, but the internal memo contains guidelines for reps that are advised not to proactively discuss the new features with customers because, apparently T-Mobile does not have a tethering plan available yet.

In case users discover the said features after they receive and install the update and ask about it reps are advised to respond with an “approved” message, which is exactly the same used by the carrier when it denied the existence of the software update.

“Wi-Fi Calling and tethering/Wi-Fi sharing are not currently supported on the T-Mobile G2. T-Mobile knows these features are important to consumers and we’re working to deliver them to G2 users in the future. We have nothing further to announce at this time.”