How to make Wi-Fi Calling
How to make Wi-Fi Calling?
Wi-Fi Calling service had been started by
Airtel, Jio and other carriers. Though Airtel, Jio and other carrier started
giving services of Wi-Fi calling, but most of the handset were not compatible
with Wi-Fi calling feature, to make or receive call through Wi-Fi.
But now most of the handset maker started
giving the Wi-Fi calling feature in their old devices through OTT (Over the Top)
update. And the new devices are already receiving Wi-Fi calling feature out of
the box.
What is Wi-Fi Calling?
Wi-Fi Calling is a feature, which helps to
have a High Definition (HD) quality voice service that uses a High Speed
Internet connection, which allows you to make or receive calls over a Wi-Fi
network. One can make or receive calls with Wi-Fi using their own phone number
at no additional cost. Charges applicable only as per their carrier plan.
Why there is a need for Wi-Fi Calling?
Wi-Fi Calling helps you to connect seamlessly
with your family and friends, when cellular service is not available or one has
poor mobile network issues in their area. Call drop is one of the common issue.
When Wi-Fi Calling should be made?
Wi-Fi calling can be made at any time, as far
as one is having Wi-Fi. Wi-Fi Calling should be preferred to be made only when
there is a poor network issue or one faces the difficulties to make or receive
the calls. If there is no mobile network issue, then there is no need to call
through Wi-Fi.
How to make Wi-Fi Calling in Airtel, Jio, and other carrier in Android Phone and IPhone iOS?
Android Phone
First switch on your Wi-Fi on the phone and
get connected with the Wi-Fi network at your area.
Then go to “Settings” tap on it
Then tap on “Dual SIM & Mobile Network”
Now tap on “SIM 1”
Then tap on “Wi-Fi Calling”
That’s it. Now you can call you near and dear
ones.
Note: Wi-Fi calling improves only your call
quality, you still need to have carrier plan to have the service of Wi-Fi
calling.
IPhone iOS
First switch on your Wi-Fi on the phone and
get connected with the Wi-Fi network at your area.
Then go to setting and open the Settings app.
Now Tap on Phone Wi-Fi Calling.
Switch the Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone
slider to on.
You'll see a warning about location data and
what your carrier collects. Tap Enable to turn on Wi-Fi Calling
To whom Wi-Fi Calling is beneficial?
Wi-Fi Calling is beneficial for those people,
who faces poor mobile network issue around their area. With the help of the
Wi-Fi, they can get rid from the poor connectivity issue, that also with no
additional charge. One will be charge only for their existing voice and data plan.
Conclusion:
We hope, that, now you know how to make Wi-Fi
calling through your respective carrier from your Android phone as well as
through IPhone.