Wi-Fi Calling on a Smartphone

What is WiFi calling?

Wi-Fi calling is when a smartphone uses the Wi-Fi signal to place calls instead of cell service. This is especially useful in places where cell signal is weak or unavailable, like the lower levels of some campus buildings.

This feature is available on most smartphones, but not all carriers support it. Contact your carrier to confirm availability.

Wi-Fi calling on iPhone

  1. Open Settings.
     
  2. Select Phone in your Settings menu.
     
  3. Under Phone, you will see WiFi Calling.
     
  4. Toggle the slider to On so that it is green.

    Note: You may need to enter or confirm your address for emergency services. 

Wi-Fi calling on Android

  1. Open Settings. 
     
  2. Your Settings should feature a Wireless & Networks subcategory. Locate WiFi Calling under Wireless & Networks.
     
  3. Toggle the slider for WiFi Calling to On so that it is green.

    Note: Some Android phones may have the WiFi calling feature under a different subcategory than listed above. If this is the case, contact your carrier to get instructions for your specific device. 

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