{"id":436535,"date":"2022-04-23T16:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-04-23T13:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/"},"modified":"2022-04-23T16:00:53","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T13:00:53","slug":"what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/","title":{"rendered":"#What Is Wi-Fi Calling, and Should You Use It?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a27250044c22\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_Wi-Fi_Calling_and_Should_You_Use_It%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;What Is Wi-Fi Calling, and Should You Use It?&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#Voice_Calls_Over_Wi-Fi\" >Voice Calls Over Wi-Fi<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#Why_Would_You_Want_It\" >Why Would You Want It?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#What_Does_Wi-Fi_Calling_Require\" >What Does Wi-Fi Calling Require?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#How_to_Enable_Wi-Fi_Calling\" >How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/what-is-wi-fi-calling-and-should-you-use-it\/#Do_You_Need_to_Pay_For_Wi-Fi_Calling\" >Do You Need to Pay For Wi-Fi Calling?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CWhat_Is_Wi-Fi_Calling_and_Should_You_Use_It%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;What Is Wi-Fi Calling, and Should You Use It?&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-772128\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phone-dialer-app-open-on-an-iphone.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phone-dialer-app-open-on-an-iphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/phone-dialer-app-open-on-an-iphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"phone dialer app open on an iphone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/alushta-russia-july-28-2018-man-1150028846\">DenPhotos\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If your home or office has spotty cellular coverage, Wi-Fi calling is a nifty little solution that can make your life a lot easier. Here\u2019s everything you need to know about Wi-Fi calling, and how to start using it.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Voice_Calls_Over_Wi-Fi\"><\/span>Voice Calls Over Wi-Fi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As its name suggests, Wi-Fi calling or VoWiFi (short for Voice over Wi-Fi) is a feature that allows you to call or text over Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p>Calling over Wi-Fi and the internet is nothing new. For years, we have used <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>s and services like Skype and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> to send messages or make calls over the internet. But what separates Wi-Fi calling from these apps is only the medium of last-mile connectivity. Everything else stays the same. Instead of using the cellular service to send or receive voice calls from the carrier\u2019s network, your phone uses Wi-Fi. You still use the same dialer, same text messaging app, and same contacts list. Everything works seamlessly.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have activated the Wi-Fi calling option on your smartphone, it automatically kicks in when your cellular service is limited or unavailable. All your calls and texts are routed over the internet using Wi-Fi. Depending on the carrier, your phone may even keep Wi-Fi calling feature active when you are in an area with good cellular service but connected to a Wi-Fi network. It helps carriers reduce network congestion while providing better voice service to you.<\/p>\n<p>However, when you move out of the Wi-Fi coverage, calls and texts switch back to the cellular network. All this happens smoothly, and ideally, you shouldn\u2019t experience any dropped calls or other issues due to the switch.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Would_You_Want_It\"><\/span>Why Would You Want It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-330802 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/1508949512-picsay.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Android quick settings\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There are multiple benefits to using the Wi-Fi Calling feature on your smartphone. Most importantly, it allows you to make or receive calls even when you have poor or non-existent network coverage. So it can be beneficial if you live or work in an area with poor outdoor or indoor cellular service.<\/p>\n<p>Another good thing about Wi-Fi calling is that you don\u2019t need to do anything apart from enabling the feature. All your calls and texts function as they would if you used the cellular network. And since the feature is baked right into the phone\u2019s dialer, no additional downloads are necessary, and all your contacts are available whether or not they are using Wi-Fi calling.<\/p>\n<p>More than that, you get a better voice quality than what you would get if you were calling on limited cellular service. Additionally, Wi-Fi calling doesn\u2019t even consume that much data. A typical voice call is around 1MB per minute. So assuming you have a decent internet plan and aren\u2019t talking for hours on end, you don\u2019t have to worry about data charges.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put, Wi-Fi calling is a no-brainer. It has several benefits and probably won\u2019t cost you anything.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Wi-Fi_Calling_Require\"><\/span>What Does Wi-Fi Calling Require?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You primarily need three things to use Wi-Fi calling\u2014a working Wi-Fi connection, a compatible smartphone, and a carrier that supports Wi-Fi calling. Although a faster internet connection is always better for high-quality voice calls, 1Mbps of data transfer speed is enough for solid call quality.<\/p>\n<p>Wi-Fi calling was limited to certain high-end phones until a few years ago, but it\u2019s now widely available. So if you have a smartphone purchased later than 2018, there\u2019s an excellent chance it supports Wi-Fi calling. However, not all carriers support Wi-Fi calling on all smartphones. So it\u2019s a good idea to check with your wireless carrier whether it supports Wi-Fi calling on your phone. Your phone manufacturer can also tell you whether your phone support Wi-Fi calling and if it will work on your carrier.<\/p>\n<p>Like device support, carrier support for Wi-Fi calling has also expanded considerably over the last several years. As of 2022, all three major carriers in the US\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/794724\/https:\/\/www.att.com\/features\/wifi-calling\/\">AT&amp;T<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/support\/coverage\/wi-fi-calling-from-t-mobile\">T-Mobile<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/794724\/https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/wi-fi-calling\/\">Verizon<\/a>\u2014and several regional carriers and MVNOs such as C-Spire, Cricket, Mint Mobile, Spectrum, Simple Mobile, and US Cellular support the feature.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Enable_Wi-Fi_Calling\"><\/span>How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s fairly simple to activate Wi-Fi calling on your smartphone. If you have an iPhone, head to Settings &gt; Phone &gt; Wi-Fi Calling and enable the \u201cWi-Fi Calling on This iPhone\u201d slider.<\/p>\n<p>While the steps may slightly be different on phones from different manufacturers, you can typically activate Wi-Fi calling on Android by heading to Phone app &gt; Settings &gt; Calls &gt; Wi-Fi Calling.<\/p>\n<p>You may also need to enter emergency location details in the United States to enable Wi-Fi calling. It is required to ensure that emergency services have your location to reach you when you call 911 using the Wi-Fi calling feature. Additionally, certain carriers require the HD Voice and VoLTE features to be enabled for Wi-Fi calling to work.<\/p>\n<p>You can read our guides on how to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android or iPhone for more detailed instructions. But if you don\u2019t see the Wi-Fi calling option on your smartphone, it\u2019s possible that your carrier doesn\u2019t support it on your phone, or it may require a software update. So make sure your phone is running on the latest software to get the best experience.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-229219 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/img_55fdc5e898588.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone carrier information\" width=\"650\" height=\"179\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once Wi-Fi calling is enabled, you will find Wi-Fi written next to your carrier\u2019s name on the notification screen. Some Android phones may instead have VoWiFi next to the network bars to show that Wi-Fi calling is active.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Not Getting Android OS Updates? Here&#8217;s How Google Is Updating Your Device Anyway<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Need_to_Pay_For_Wi-Fi_Calling\"><\/span>Do You Need to Pay For Wi-Fi Calling?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are usually no extra charges for Wi-Fi calling. Making a call over Wi-Fi will cost the same as making a call using a cellular service. The same goes for text messages. However, carriers typically have different rules for Wi-Fi calling while <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/4726\/traveling-internationally-with-your-phone-heres-what-you-need-know\/\">roaming internationally<\/a>. So it\u2019s best to check with your carrier before going abroad whether it supports Wi-Fi calling in your visiting country and how much it will cost you. In most cases, using Wi-Fi calling while roaming would either be cheaper or the same as using the cellular service.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Wi-Fi calling offers a win-win scenario for both consumers and carriers. You get a better and consistent calling experience without extra cost, and the carriers can increase their network capacity by offloading some of their voice traffic to Wi-Fi.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/4726\/traveling-internationally-with-your-phone-heres-what-you-need-know\/\"><strong><em>Traveling Internationally with Your Phone? 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