Switch online requires Phone App? Why is no one talking about this?

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Faelco said:

Adamblaziken said:
Seriously why are we assuming that meant that was the only option. Clearly not what it was saying

When he says "the phone app is how you'll voice chat, do your matchmaking and create your lobby", it clearly indicates that the phone app is needed for that, which is consistent with every other announcement about it: every time they talk about the online, they talk about this app.

Pretty sure the app is only used when away from home since there is no cell capabilities. At home, you won't use it.