Wi-Fi Calling allows you to talk or text over Wi-Fi instead of using mobile data. It’s perfect when your signal is weak and helps you save even more cash.
When you use Wi-Fi Calling, you’re NOT using up the data from your phone plan-that means more savings for you.
When a weak signal prevents you from calling or texting, enabling Wi-Fi Calling is there to save the day.
Wi-Fi Calling allows you to call and text abroad without having to use roaming data.
Enter your phone's IMEI number below to check compatiblity.
Enter *#06# on your phone's dial pad.
Some carriers don't allow you to access (Verizon)OR
Check in the settings:
For Android:
Go to Settings > About device > Status
For iPhone:
Go to Settings > General > About
Save on data and start calling over Wi-Fi in a few simple steps.
In your settings, select Cellular (iPhone) or Connections (Android).
Select and enable Wi-Fi Calling.
Enter your emergency address if prompted.
You’re all set to start calling and texting for free over Wi-Fi.
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If there's a reliable Wi-Fi connection, then there isn't any harm in turning it on. It will just help ensure that your calls and texts are still delivered if you happen to be in an area that offers little to no cell signal. If you're out and about without access to Wi-Fi, then you can keep it off. Up to you.
Once you have Wi-Fi Calling enabled, it just works. In fact, it's even more useful when you're traveling internationally. You can use it to call and send text messages to U.S. numbers for free without having to worry about any international charges.
Absolutely. Just be sure your phone supports Wi-Fi Calling and you'll be all set.
Wi-Fi Calling is great for when you're in areas that offer little-to-no cell signal but have Wi-Fi; or if you just dont want to use up your mobile plan's data.
Calls and texts usually go through cell towers, but with Wi-Fi Calling enabled, any incoming or outgoing calls & texts will be delivered over the Internet instead.
Nope. Calls and texts made over Wi-Fi to numbers in the U.S. don't use our cellular network, which is awesome because that means you're not using up your mobile plan's data allowance.
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