Most cellphone users can make calls via Wi-Fi by activating the Wi-Fi calling function on their devices. When your phone is connected to Wi-Fi with the Wi-Fi calling function on, and a cellular connection is unavailable or poor, you may see a Wi-Fi calling icon in your device's notification bar to indicate that calls will be carried over Wi-Fi. This article will tell you how to activate that feature.
How to turn on Wi-Fi calling on iPhone
iPhone users operating with iOS version 17 can enable Wi-Fi calling by doing the following, according to Apple:
- Go to Settings > Cellular.
- If your iPhone has Dual SIM, choose a line (below SIMs).
- Tap Wi-Fi Calling, then turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.
How to turn on Wi-Fi calling on Android, Samsung Galaxy devices
Android users, including Samsung Galaxy phones, can enable Wi-Fi calling by following these steps, according to Google, which owns Android:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap More > Settings.
- Tap Calls.
- Tap Wi-Fi calling. If you don't see the option, Google says it's because your operator doesn't support the feature.
Once Wi-Fi calling is set up, you can make calls as normal. You'll just see "Internet call" or "Wi-Fi calling" on the notification screen.
Can you text on Wi-Fi calling?
If your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling, you should be able to make voice calls, video calls and text.