Customers with iPhones can still set up calls using Wi-Fi support despite reports of major cell phone outages that hit networks of major telecommunications companies, led by AT&T .
Through Wi-Fi calling, users may be able to circumvent cellular network outages. (Image image)
Customers with iPhones can still set up calls using Wi-Fi support despite reports of major cell phone outages that hit networks of major telecommunications companies, led by AT&T .
Following the widespread outage, the company reportedly actively encouraged customers to benefit from Wi-Fi calling options until operations were fully restored. In particular, Wi-Fi Calling helps users connect with others using a wireless Internet connection that takes over the role of a regular cellular network for making calls and sending text messages.
Users can enable Wi-Fi calling using the Settings app on their smartphones. To then enable Wi-Fi calling, iPhone/Android users just need to select “Cellular” on their iPhone or “Connect” on their Android device, respectively.
AT&T shared the details on its official website, where it was stated that this feature will not come at any additional cost. After setup, the Wi-Fi calling feature is automatically enabled when your device connects to the selected network.
“Our network teams took immediate action and so far three-quarters of our network has been restored. We are working as quickly as possible to restore service to our remaining customers,” AT&T said in a statement. Ta. In response, several experts claimed that the power outage is expected to return to full normalcy within hours from now.
Meanwhile, companies including Verizon and T-Mobile denied network outages after users in the U.S. and Canada reported service issues early Thursday morning. Multiple users reported possible outages to the company’s mobile phone service on the online outage repository Downdetector.
