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 network. This service works only if your telecom operator supports Wi-Fi calling and the customer has a good Wi-Fi connection. When network connectivity is low, compatible phones will use the Wi-Fi network to make regular calls through the telecom operator it has subscribed to. Most telecom operators in India support Wi-Fi calling including Airtel, Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea. Telecom operators do not charge any extra 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 a 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 have low network connectivity but strong Wi-Fi, you will still be able to make regular voice calls without any interruption. This service helps improve call quality and reduce call drops. The Wi-Fi calling service makes calls over VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol) instead of the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) network.

How to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android smartphones

Most of the recently launched phones are compatible with Wi-Fi calling. Users can check it on their phones 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 easy steps to enable Wi-Fi calling on Android phones.

on your Android smartphone Settings Go to the menu. Networks Go to the section (it is Connections section or even Mobile Networks can also be called).
Networks In the section Wi-Fi Preferences Go to and Advanced Click on.
Wi-Fi Calling Check for an option called. If you have two SIM cards installed in your phone, users can decide for which number to enable it. Customers can also enable it for both numbers.
In some phones, the Wi-Fi calling option is directly available Networks section itself, in which Advanced There is no need to go deep into the section. The pathway may slightly vary 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.
In iPhone Settings Go to menu. Phone Click on.
After that Mobile Data > Wi-Fi Calling Click on (This will only tell if your telecom operator supports the service or not)
,Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone” Toggle on. If Wi-Fi Calling is available, you will see Wi-Fi written behind your operator’s name in the status bar. Your calls will now be initiated through Wi-Fi Calling.