Resting on a foreign holiday and want to update your loved ones? 🌴 Grab your smartphone and make a call over Wi-Fi! Why do we recommend this solution? 🤔 Because not only will you reduce call costs, but you'll also appreciate the lack of interference and high call quality. 💪
How do Wi-Fi calls work?
Wi-Fi Calling enables you to use services via a Wi-Fi network. This means you can make a call, send an SMS, or MMS even when you have no GSM network coverage. 🤩 The recipient will, of course, see your phone number assigned to your SIM card. To use Wi-Fi calling, you need a device that supports this technology. The second crucial aspect is the active Wi-Fi Calling service in the settings with your operator. 💪 And just as importantly – the person you're calling doesn't need to use this technology.
Benefits of Wi-Fi Calling:
- Enables calls in places with weak GSM coverage. We're talking about locations far from transmitters or situated in difficult terrain, e.g., in the mountains. Weaker coverage can also be felt in dense apartment blocks, shopping malls, covered parking lots, or basements.
- High call quality.
- You call under the same conditions as if you were calling from Poland. This means if you have our unlimited prepaid offer – you call for free. No matter where you are. If you use Wi-Fi calling, you can call from Turkey, Egypt, or any other country and you won't pay a single zloty. Of course – if you're calling a Polish number (starting with +48). In such a case, you'll also send SMS and MMS messages for free. However, if you call a foreign number – you're charged as for an international call. This also turns out to be cheaper. Find out how it works and how much Wi-Fi Calling costs at Mobile Vikings.
Unfortunately, this technology also has its downsides. The biggest one is that Wi-Fi Calling doesn't work on some devices. 😞 Mobile network operators provide a list of supported devices. It contains a large number of smartphones, but unfortunately, some models are missing. You can check the current list of such devices on the website: blog.mobilevikings.pl/wifi-calling-sprawdz/.
Another inconvenience is that for the call quality to be truly high, both smartphones (calling and receiving) should use this technology.
How to call via Wi-Fi?
You already know how to check if your phone uses the Wi-Fi Calling function. However, don't panic if your device isn't on the list above. 💪 In such a situation, you can opt for a Wi-Fi calling app.
It's worth mentioning WhatsApp, for example, which only requires internet access. Configure your account in the app and enter the phone number you use daily. Your caller must also install WhatsApp on their device. 🤩 However, most users enable this service in their device settings. If you haven't done so yet, follow the instructions below.
Enabling Wi-Fi calls on Android:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Mobile network.
- Click Cellular data.
- Enable Wi-Fi Calling.
- Done! 🥳
Sometimes the Wi-Fi Calling service can be found in the top dropdown menu. It depends on the phone model you are using. For example, on newer Samsung models, you just need to click the Wi-Fi Calling icon in it.
Activating Wi-Fi Calling on iOS:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Phone.
- Find Wi-Fi Calling and enable it.
- Done! 🥳
To be 100% sure you're calling via Wi-Fi, turn on airplane mode on your device. Once you connect to an available Wi-Fi network, you can be sure the call is being made within it.
High call quality, simple operation, and savings. Do you need anything more to start using Wi-Fi calling? 😍 🥳 So grab your phone, connect to a Wi-Fi network, and enjoy these benefits, wherever you are! 🌴
