What is Wi-Fi Calling and how to start it on Android or iPhone?

Wi-Fi calling gives users the ability to make regular calls in areas with low or poor connectivity with the help of Wi-Fi networks.

Wi-Fi calling gives users the ability to make regular calls in areas with low or poor connectivity with the help of Wi-Fi networks. This service only works if your telecom operator supports Wi-Fi calling and the customer has a good Wi-Fi connection. When network connectivity is low, the compatible phone will use the Wi-Fi network to make regular calls through the telecom operator of which it is subscribed. Most telecom operators in India support Wi-Fi calling including Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea. Telecom operators do not charge any extra charge for this service.

The new Wi-Fi calling service is especially beneficial in areas with low network connectivity. If Wi-Fi calling is enabled on the smartphone, it will use the connected Wi-Fi network to make regular voice calls. For example, if you are in the basement of a building and you have low network connectivity but strong Wi-Fi, you will still be able to make regular voice calls without any interruption. This service helps in improving call quality and minimizing call drops. Wi-Fi calling service makes calls over VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) instead of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) network.

 

How to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android smartphones

Most of the recently launched phones are compatible for Wi-Fi calling. Users can check this on their phone by going to the network settings and looking for the option. If the option is not available, Wi-Fi calling is not supported on the phone. Follow these simple steps to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android phone. Go

to the Settings menu of your Android smartphone . Go to the Networks section (it may be called the Connections section or even Mobile Networks ).

In the Networks section, go to Wi-Fi Preferences and click on Advanced .

Wi-Fi CallingCheck the option called. If you have two SIM cards installed on your phone, users can decide which number to enable it for. Customers can enable it for both the numbers as well.

On some phones, the Wi-Fi calling option is provided directly in the Networks section, with no need to delve deep into the Advanced section. The pathway may be slightly different depending on the OS skin of different Android phones.

 

How to enable Wi-Fi calling on iPhone

On an iPhone, Wi-Fi calling can be easily activated as long as the telecom operator supports it. Follow the steps given below. Go

to the Settings menu on the iPhone . Click on Phone .

Then click on Mobile Data > Wi-Fi Calling (this will only tell if your telecom operator supports the service)  Toggle on

“ Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone ”. If Wi-Fi Calling is available, you'll see Wi-Fi written behind your operator's name in the status bar. Now your calls will have started through Wi-Fi Calling.