Cell phone coverage isn’t what it used to be, and that’s a good thing. There are more places than ever with not just coverage but good coverage, including his 5G band, which is available to the latest smartphones. But it’s far from perfect. many It’s often difficult to make calls, or calls are dropped due to poor coverage. That’s where Wi-Fi calling comes in.
What do you call Wi-Fi?
Simply put, Wi-Fi Calling allows you to make voice calls over your Wi-Fi network (often your home Wi-Fi). Calling over Wi-Fi isn’t new, but it’s becoming more popular thanks to features built into apps like WhatsApp and Skype. However, these apps also require your contacts to sign up for their services by creating a phone number or username.
This is why traditional Wi-Fi calling is best. These calls are made through your device’s dialer/phone app, so they’re basically just like regular calls. When you enable Wi-Fi Calling, it starts working automatically when your phone’s cellular signal is limited or unavailable. This is essential in cell phone dead zones.
Wi-Fi calling requirements
To start using Wi-Fi Calling, you first need a compatible smartphone and a carrier that supports Wi-Fi Calling. Thankfully, most smartphones, whether budget or flagship, Android or iPhone, should support Wi-Fi calling.
Second, make sure you’re using a carrier that supports Wi-Fi calling. Most US carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon, and MVNOs, including C Spire, Cricket, Mint Mobile, Spectrum, Simple Mobile, and US Cellular, support Wi-Fi calling functionality.
Finally, your Wi-Fi connection must be working. The faster your internet speed, the better your voice calls will be, but you don’t need that much. US Mobile requires a minimum speed of 1Mbps to use Wi-Fi calling, while T-Mobile requires 2Mbps. No matter what your carrier’s requirements are, your Wi-Fi connection is likely fast enough to handle Wi-Fi calls.
How to enable Wi-Fi calling on iPhone
Enabling Wi-Fi calling is easy on iOS.go to setting > phone > Wi-Fi calling. You should see a toggle similar to the following: Wi-Fi calling on this iPhone. Just turn on the switch and you’re ready to go. You may also be asked to update your emergency address. In that case, you can dial 911 on your Wi-Fi call and emergency services will know where to go.
How to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android
Enabling Wi-Fi calling on Android differs slightly depending on your phone. If you have a Samsung Galaxy device, please visit the following page. phone appPress three dots icon It’s on the top right.Then select setting You should see a toggle for Wi-Fi calling.
Google Pixel smartphones require access to . phone app (Also known as the Phone by Google app).Tap three points Click in the right corner and scroll down to calling account. Tap the carrier name next to the SIM card icon and look for the following toggles: Wi-Fi calling. Tap to enable the feature.
How to use Wi-Fi calling
Wi-Fi calling is no different from a regular phone call. First, select the contact you want to call or dial your own number to make the call. If Wi-Fi calling is enabled on your device, your phone should automatically use that feature as the preferred method, assuming you’re connected to Wi-Fi. If Wi-Fi calling is in use, you’ll see a Wi-Fi icon next to your phone number.
