WiFi Calling - All you need to know

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What is wifi calling? Why use wifi calling? Will wifi calling work on my carrier? Will wifi calling work on my phone? Those are a few questions you may be asking yourself. We cover all of those topics and much more in this video so check it out to learn more.
How is wifi calling different than using apps like Skype, Viber, WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger? Wifi calling uses a wifi network to place a call or send a message instead of sending it through the cellular network. This can come in very handy when you're on the edge of a cellular network and get poor reception. It also works great if you're in a building which can block the signal from getting in, especially in the basement.
Wifi calling is Free! You won't need to add a special plan or package onto your existing plan. You'll just need to be on a carrier that supports wifi calling and be using a device that is compatible as well. All major carriers currently offer wifi calling so whether you're on AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, or T Mobile you'll be covered. Many smaller cellular providers like Republic Wireless also offer wifi calling. Which phones work with wifi calling? Many smartphones are wifi calling enabled but it will depend on your carrier which models are available. iPhone 6 and 6S, iPhone 6 Plus & 6S Plus, Samsung Galaxy s6, s7 and note5, Samsung Galaxy s6 edge & s7 edge, LG v10, G4, K7, G Stylo and Blackberry PRIV are just a few of the phones compatible with wifi calling.
Will wifi calling use my minutes? That's another question you may be asking. That will depend on your carrier and plan, some don't count the minutes used over wifi and others do so check with your particular carrier to see how they handle this.
Not sure how to set up wifi calling on your phone? Not to worry, we cover how to turn wifi calling on in this video as well. Both for iPhone (iOS) and android phones.
How do you get better wifi calling? If you want to get into even more depth on how you can make your wifi calls even better we'll explain the settings on your router and how to maximize your call quality. This will improve the clarity of your calls and make using HD Voice even better. What is HD Voice? HD Voice is premium call quality through your cell phone. It doesn't cost any extra you just need a compatible device and carrier.
If you don't want to mess with settings we also cover plug and play solutions to get you going and peak performance.

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@hollyr7751 4 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure why my wifi calls are dropped or even not calling. This explains very well. Thank you.

@niconicouana 5 жыл бұрын

Well done! Clear, articulate and easy to understand, even for a non tekkie, like me. Thanks.

@LenRosen4 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. My wife just got a Samsung A8 and now I understand the principles behind WiFi calling. The bigger challenge was finding where to go on the device to set it up.

@adamstt44 Жыл бұрын

Where do you go?

@WBMservices 2 жыл бұрын

AWESOME!!!!! We got a new router and now my wi-fi calls are dropping. Fantastic explanation on how to solve this problem. Thank you!

@gr8ride411 6 жыл бұрын

Interesting and very helpful info. Thank you👍🏽

@louisemiles5029 3 жыл бұрын

You do have an excellent voice for instruction.

@MrTorino619 5 жыл бұрын

Great job.Thanks for posting the video !!!

@imamarmy 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for nice explanation of WiFi calling. I would like to add one more thing, when you are abroad you can also use the WiFi calling to avoid expensive roaming charges. I tried this and works excellently. So when you are in Bangkok for example your Family and friends remain connected with you and vice versa.

@sadiak20 5 жыл бұрын

How do you know that you are using wifi calling and not roaming?

@markg6860 4 жыл бұрын

@@sadiak20 Switch on wi-fi calling and switch off roaming when you are abroad.

@ItsMeJbird 5 жыл бұрын

Great explanation, thanks!

@adangerousidiot 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid, concise & precise. Thx

@lynetteparks3239 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for explaining wifi calling

@dreawint 4 жыл бұрын

This video was excellent on finally explaining this concept to me, thank you so much. Important follow up. At 1 point you mention the amount of data a wifi voice or video call uses. I'm not an expert on the lingo, but I thought the whole point of Wifi in general is to not use your data. So if Wi-Fi calling is using your Wi-Fi service, why does data come into play? This is important to me to know because I don't have unlimited data and so I don't want to use Wi-Fi calling through my wifi service if it turns out it's still going to eat up my minimal data anyway. Sorry for my confusion and I hope u answer!

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

Even though you're using WiFi and Internet for the "last mile", you're still using the carrier's phone network for the rest of the call.

@yogeshdeokar3853 7 жыл бұрын

which no will be appearing on call receivers cellphone when I'm using wifi calling feature..?

@weboostsignal 7 жыл бұрын

Good question Yogesh. If you use the method of WiFi calling through your carrier (if they support it) it should show up as the same number for calls on a cellular network.

@kryptonnite2321 4 жыл бұрын

Sir, if i am using wifi calling, can i receive call from someone using cellular signal?

@gunjanmalhotrra1302 5 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thanks

@Zindoo 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, I am asking you how to get wifi calling on sony xperia f3311? Is wifi calling working in Norway?

@charlesgoede2809 6 жыл бұрын

so you can get your incoming calls thru wifi as well? We have Verizon network (USA) and want to get rid of our landline phone. I think we'll have to upgrade our iPhone as we only have a old iPhone '5'. Maybe a serious cell signal booster could do the same thing for us? We can text reliably but voice is always iffy. If the same booster system that could be used in our RV as well, that would be a bonus. Any help would be appreciated.

@RaiseYourVibes333 2 жыл бұрын

Don’t update software whatever u do...you’ll regret it. Apple just ended class action due to Th wit updates purposely glitching devices to manipulate people to buy new ones ...one BAD Apple!

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

One thing you forgot to mention is when you set up WiFi calling, you will be required to provide a physical address for 911 calls. For this reason, I don't normally connect to other WiFi, as I wouldn't want to find myself providing a wrong address, in the event of an emergency. As for whether WiFi calling uses minutes, it's irrelevant for me, as I have unlimited Canada wide calling & texts and 90 GB of data (which I have never even come close to using). Also, HD voice is also available with regular voice over IP via the Internet. I have set up several office phones that use it. I have a Google Pixel 6 on Rogers, a major Canadian cell, Internet and cable TV company.

@Sriharshadegala 4 жыл бұрын

Informative, Thank you

@Lori68N 3 жыл бұрын

Great, great information.. THANK YOU

@StayPositive-sd8op 3 жыл бұрын

I go thru metropc and I have the Samsung j7prime.. When I go to setting it has a toggle to turn wifi calling on and off and it gives 3 options below that toggle for the options to use WIFI Preferred, Cellular Preferred, and No Cellular... So since I use my neighbors wifi that he gave me his password but lives down the hall in my apt complex and it's not very strong of a single. So with this said I'm just curious if I toggle it off and set the option for Cellular Preferred? Because sometimes lately I notice my wifi calling notification shows it lit up eventhough I never turned it on.. I have dropped calls using either option anyway..

@almendoza6198 5 жыл бұрын

No Cellular Signal but there is Wifi connections and am travelling internationally, say Greece. Is Wifi calling applicable?

@dAbs5 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it can

@christinarivera7785 2 жыл бұрын

Quick question should I have my Wi-Fi calling on all the time or off I'm with AT&t and I have a Samsung Galaxy s22 I just want to know if my calls will go through if I have if it's going to affect my calls through my regular I have unlimited data unlimited text I just want to know if I should have my Wi-Fi calling on or off

@peterharper9703 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lynnthompson6796 2 жыл бұрын

Good teacher thank you for sharing 😊💯👌

@espnch140 4 жыл бұрын

Have you considered going into hypnosis?You have a good voice for it.

@annitakaputjaza498 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video it was very help full and undarstanding

@32phoenixx 6 жыл бұрын

I was going to set this up on my att s7 edge but it wants you address for 911 purposes. I decided not to set it because I'm assuming if I'm on a wifi network away from my house and need to dial 911 it will use my home address as the location I'm at, not the real location I'm at. So if I'm at a coffee shop and dial 911 it will send emergency services to my house... What good is that?

@weboostsignal 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Duchy, that's an interesting dilemma. The 911 address sounds a lot like what MicroCell requires for GPS Location Verification. If you are at your home address, linked to your WiFi network and using WiFi calling, the 911 feature should work. However, if you're using WiFi calling on a different WiFi network (coffee shop, for example), I don't think it would still link to your home address. Not sure which carrier you are using, but Verizon posted some really helpful information about the 911 addresses purpose here: www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-204184/

@dennisrios4961 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative video. My question: If I install a cell phone signal booster (because of a weak signal at my house) and I get a strong signal from the towers, can I or should I turn off the wireless switch on my phone. I'm not sure what to do. Thanks

@lmd6204 9 ай бұрын

You won't need wifi calling, at all, then.

@JJJJ-fg3qx 9 ай бұрын

Well explained Thank you

@leavemealone7456 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video.

@lexigamingtv7038 4 жыл бұрын

If you don’t have service, chances are you’re not gonna have WiFi. And if your power goes out, that’s a whole different story. My carrier told me to put WiFi calling on for the hurricane coming (Dorian), but what use is it if your power goes out? Do people usually lose service during storms?

@p3757 4 жыл бұрын

I don't know if this is standard, but my router has a backup battery so even if you lose power it will still work for a period of time. Might be useful for you if you lose power often!

@RaiseYourVibes333 2 жыл бұрын

Generator ....

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

@@p3757 Of course, your Internet connection could fail too. Even "POTS" telephone service, with a pair of wires going back to the central office is disappearing, in favour of VoIP over cable or fibre.

@LarryRichelli 6 жыл бұрын

I have a pretty new Huawei Mate 9 and am on the latest android update on t mobile and there are no android settings like he is showing here.

@Kuldaprince 4 жыл бұрын

Bro I love your page and video can you please do a video for my huawei y9 prime 2019 wifi calling

@chincaglieria 4 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, thank you for your help! What would I do without your techie guidance??!! So glad I found this. The manor in which you explain things is easy to follow due to your annunciation and diction.

@paolar7581 6 жыл бұрын

Can I call someone else who doesn’t have WiFi calling? For example I have a iPhone 7 and my dad has a old flip phone. Would my calls go through?

@razzaqmerchant4127 5 жыл бұрын

Hello??? Can u plz help me plz . I have nokia 8 speaker is not working loud when put earphones then I can listen and calling also but not on loud

@damianomigani 7 жыл бұрын

your voice is so soothing

@bodymrgood 4 жыл бұрын

no bro its soothing🤦‍♂️

@JoeVinson 3 жыл бұрын

@@t7211 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍😊😢🤣😢😢❤️😢🎂🎂🎂

@LLNotti0sama 3 жыл бұрын

GAY.

@sujatasingh1507 3 жыл бұрын

Focus on the content bro

@MrBibi86 2 жыл бұрын

@@LLNotti0sama are u 12!

@HeyMrDJ 2 жыл бұрын

I still do not know the difference between having my regular Wi-Fi turned on and Going into Cellular settings and turning on "Wi-Fi Calling". I do have unlimited plan, but my VPN only works until I reach a certain limit on data usage for the month. So, my goal is to figure out how much of my Wi-Fi data to use, versus how much Cellular data to use (which does have a limit). Any clarification, or suggestions?

@HumorHeals59 3 жыл бұрын

I love your voice, call me over wi fi to make sure it's working on my end...

@Eugenepanels 3 жыл бұрын

lol smooth

@Singdollar 3 жыл бұрын

Finally understood WiFi calling. Just switched it off on my phone. Kept having calling cut off

@Jay-qx5jv 3 жыл бұрын

it made ur calls cut off ?

@prospers4784 5 жыл бұрын

I found out that although Metro PCS doesn't have international roaming, I can still use wifi calling when I am there.

@urbanmusiq 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! this was very helpful! :D

@TASTYVENISON 5 жыл бұрын

How do I test to see if my WiFi calling feature is working? I tried it when I was on a ranch with a strong WiFi connection and it wouldn’t work.

@eduardodeluna2319 4 жыл бұрын

I have an android phone (huawei 2lite). is it applicable? I go to settings but I haven't seen WIFI CALLING. how do I use my WiFi for calling

@jesusmartinez-dy1ue 4 жыл бұрын

Thankss good video I know now what's wifi calling means 👍👍👍👍

@nelboybosque8906 3 жыл бұрын

very informational. subscribed!

@dougprentice1363 Жыл бұрын

I dont have that setting on my android. Its an old republic moto, now with Verizon.

@mohdqayemhussain5553 4 жыл бұрын

I have a Galaxy J2 (i know it's too old). I did everything you said but it didn't work. what could be the problem with it? I enabled wifi calling but all I get is my cellular data is too low to make a call.

@stephenaddair 3 жыл бұрын

I have Verizon on a Android phone and at&t on a Android phone, and most of the it works but lately it doesn't work, where I live I don't have any cellular service, what can I do for them to work always?

@MrClaudegagea 5 жыл бұрын

I have Iphone 5S and 6. One has a Sim Card and the other does not. SO I have one active line and I switch devices by popping by sim card between the two. Question is can I call a non simed device with a simed device through wifi. Also how do I call the phone that has no sim. I am guessing because one has no service, the answer is no regardless of internet availability.

@brianyarde Жыл бұрын

Great vid. Thnx!!

@w11granny72 4 жыл бұрын

My phone mast is down. I can make calls from home on the WiFi calling but not been able to do it outside. Can you help?

@joiniexcreedz9345 3 жыл бұрын

I cannot see any options for wifi calling even my wifi calling is on....when i press call, it still uses my cellular load not in wifi calling, where i can find the wifi calling in phone calls during dialling cellular numbers? Thanks

@justindaven777 3 жыл бұрын

very very good explanation

@hassanboussi8909 2 жыл бұрын

Is it free for tmobile if i am cling from a different country to USA

@wondercat3516 6 жыл бұрын

Nice! Informational, but most importantly, short video.

@lexigamingtv7038 4 жыл бұрын

Wonder Cat lol

@burningdevil12345 3 жыл бұрын

in a poor signal area with wifi calling on, is the phone still hunting for a phone signal? Because this will still cause a huge battery drain. Or does the phone stop hunting for a phone signal when you have wifi calling on?

@clariceblack2420 5 жыл бұрын

How can u view calls made on Wi-Fi calling n text messages. On a different ph but same acct. And does GSVO means calls made on Wi-Fi calling

@MrAbdoulray 4 жыл бұрын

Clarice Black you can see them on your bill, from your carrier , some would categorize them

@donotneed2250 2 жыл бұрын

I drove for a company that had a terminal in Lorado, TX, and every time I went to the new building I had to go inside and use Wi-Fi calling to make calls. At the old building I didn't have any issues and could use either data or Wi-Fi to make calls. The new building was five or so miles north of the old one and was made of metal. The good thing was I wasn't awakened by telemarketers and scammers calling. That Qualcomm system in the truck worked though. I started using Wi-Fi calling at home and sometimes I'll have a dropped call. I've never had that happen using regular cell towers except with another carrier.

@jeromyschall5330 4 жыл бұрын

I need some help. We changed our internet service to ViaSat which uses a satalight now my wifi calling is not working well. I can hear them but people struggle to hear or understand me?

@JovenJB 4 жыл бұрын

The bit rate for your data plan is low.

@siamavantawl8571 2 жыл бұрын

Can i use wyfi call when idont have Data peck...!??..plis answer me..!!

@treydavis7858 6 жыл бұрын

When I put on wifi calling it says on so is the switch, but on the bottom it says disabled then it does not work. Please tell me if you know how to fix.

@pauletteshealy7947 3 жыл бұрын

I got a LG style 6 and I have no internet service on it what's a Boost Mobile

@umair8885 3 жыл бұрын

You deserve million views bro

@danwhite5339 6 жыл бұрын

Wifi calling cuts in and out, has an echo and is very close to useless on my phone. Fortunately, I have good reception, so I just turn it off. I have MetroPCS and an LG phone. It's not just my phone either. I have two friends who live in different areas and they have the same problem.

@x0cr17 Жыл бұрын

I just checked Wi-Fi calling is also on for EE users

@bufordbingham3296 7 жыл бұрын

I have a Samsung amp phone, and my carrier is cricket. I know I know, cricket you say, can't you afford the 100 to 150 price tag of a real cell co? I could, but I just get pissed every time I think about getting screwed for that amount just to have a cell phone, which I never use unless I drive out of the extremely rural area I live in. and cricket only costs 35 a month, and never changes. I be had it for about 10 years now, and am very happy with it. but there are no towers near me, but I have WiFi, hence my section. will this phone and my carrier work? no one gets service down here no matter what carrier.

@nilsonc93 6 жыл бұрын

buford bingham yes! Im a cricket customer too. I cant complain

@ChristianityExplained 6 жыл бұрын

Did you ever call Cricket and ask them? I hope they didn't act like their namesake.

@rgruenhaus 5 жыл бұрын

@@ChristianityExplained yeah their answer would just be cricket sounds! LOL

@eaglebazzar 6 жыл бұрын

I have new i phone x purchased from. Saudi Arabia i have searched for wi-fi calling option in phone settings I found all other options except this ,I restarted my phone still I couldn’t find this option some one please help..

@vladimirkovalchuk2863 4 жыл бұрын

How can I use wifi calling if I puchased my phone not from a carrier? Going to use Sony Xperia 1 II and willing to switch to any carrier. Help! :)

@reymz23 3 жыл бұрын

Sir can you help me about this because i can call 1 only contact but my other contacts like my mother and father i can't even send a message them.

@Bulbophile 5 жыл бұрын

Will atnt accept foreign accounts for wifi calls?

@dannyo3317 6 жыл бұрын

How do you know if you are successful in setting up Wifi calling and are on a Wifi call, or that you made Wifi calls after enabling the feature?

@JovenJB 4 жыл бұрын

All current phones that support wi-fi calling show an icon in the top bar telling when calls will be made via wi-fi.

@axelkyara5446 Жыл бұрын

I have a Samsung A30s, I don't see the WiFi Call in settings? And also in Call settings?

@berati15 5 жыл бұрын

how to activate wi fi calling on samsung s7, i can t find the option

@JovenJB 4 жыл бұрын

The easiest way to do it is by going to the phone application. Then, go to the settings for that application. Once there, scroll down to find 'Wi-Fi Preference'. Now make selection 'Wi-Fi Prefered', any other choice out of the three. Good luck.

@amelia-rose2992 2 жыл бұрын

My wifi calling flips from weak cell service to wifi calling and I want it to only use WiFi calling when I'm at home. Because I still get people who call me complaining they can't hear me. I look at the phone and it's showing that wifi calling is turning on and off.

@tomshaw661 Жыл бұрын

exclellent hand signs!

@vrglcom 4 жыл бұрын

Does the other person that I call need to have WiFi call setting on or can I just call anyone without worrying about their settings on their phone?

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

You can call anyone. It only affects your connection to your cell company.

@rgruenhaus 5 жыл бұрын

My Galaxy S9 plus has Sprint and in settings it has CALLING PLUS

@andrewleonardi3351 6 жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. Thank you!

@weboostsignal 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Andrew! We're glad it was useful.

@stshag 6 жыл бұрын

weBoost I have used wifi calling at home for several years because I don't have cell service there and it is fantastic. I also have an RV and use wifi calling in it also. I am being successful using wifi calling in the RV. My question is what would be the benefit of a cell booster over wifi calling assuming a good internet connection at the park?

@deniseboucher1353 5 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info

@carriewhite2378 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info I just found out my phone has wifi calling s8

@TheCatfish1971 5 жыл бұрын

But how the wifi Network recognise in which Sim celluer Network the phone on? If we asume that the VOWIFI works only when celluer services drops out oe absent???

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

WiFi calling still works only with your carrier, no matter where you are.

@haldunn5674 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Very informative. But I still have a few questions. How can Aunt Carol have wi-fi set up to work out in the pasture? If I'm at home then I have my own wifi and I know the password for my wifi, but if I'm out around town or at Aunt Carol's ranch then how will wifi be available? In a coffee shop I can use their wifi but only if it's free/guest wifi or if the password is posted. How will wifi calling work when I'm near OTHER people's wifi? I know, dumb questions, but I'm still a bit confused.

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

I don't know why Aunt Carol has WiFi in the pasture, youll have to ask her, but any WiFi that you can connect to should work, unless they block it with their firewall. In my local community centre they seem to block everything other than browsers, so it wouldn't work there.

@poplinlil2153 6 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, use Wi-Fi it will work facetime??

@balakrishnam1646 2 жыл бұрын

Crisp and clear

@sats9171 4 жыл бұрын

So wifi calling users data not airtime. Does the person I'm calling also need to have wifi calling or can I call there normal land line or there normal cell

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

It should use minutes, not data. It has nothing to do with what the other person has.

@joescheller6680 2 жыл бұрын

Not available where im at. Dont have a carrier

@Anil-lc3bc 5 жыл бұрын

Hey WeBoost, Thanks for your video I am from India and I love to use your 4g booster for my home office I am a remote developer and 4G signal is very week in my village. I have to put my cellphone on window to get some 4g signal please suggest me which one is the best for me.

@komando005 5 жыл бұрын

great video

@octoman511 2 жыл бұрын

would wi fi calling work with tracfone on an unlocked phone?

@taraekeiemoa9907 4 жыл бұрын

What a marvelous presentation!!! Woow. But I still have a problem i forgot my phone number. Im in a remote area and I cannot connect through cellular network but only wifi. Can you help me with my phone number??? Hope to hear from you soon

@elizamay6402 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Go to Phone settings (gear icon) scroll to bottom, and select About phone. Your number is thrre.

@aaronletchford 6 жыл бұрын

Simple great and plain simple video 👍🏻

@unimatrix82 8 жыл бұрын

what if you have a unlocked T-mobile device and want to use it on At&t will the wifi calling work ?

@lyssmartinez5329 4 жыл бұрын

I have a verizon phone but my varrier is at&t & it doesnt work on me

@JovenJB 4 жыл бұрын

Locked phones, even when they've been unlocked, are not allowed to made wi-fi calling. That's one of the reasons why I bought a generic global phone with wi-fi calling capabilities.

@spartans8199 3 жыл бұрын

I turn on wifi calling and im connected to wifi and it says the number u haave called is not available from this service

@mikebeaulieu9485 9 ай бұрын

Will wi-Fi calling work with iPhone 10?

@maxquinn5755 5 жыл бұрын

So is this saying I have to have active service with a Carrier in order to use Wi-Fi calling? I have no phone service but I would like to use my Wi-Fi calling Is that possible?

@darrenwoloshyn 5 жыл бұрын

Yes. It still uses your phone number. Magic jack or google voice just uses your wifi

@jonathanmcdonald6073 3 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering what WiFi calling was because my phone call say WiFi calling it say WiFi on the screen so I use WiFi calling today for the first time and it was a very good service

@queencarolme8818 5 жыл бұрын

Please help me my imo network is not good I can receive a call but when not clear

@EmilianoMartinez-fo3sd 3 күн бұрын

This is TOTALLY MESSED UP,., LITERALLY,., A VERY SWEET AND WELL EXPLAINED HOW TO GET YOU ANYWHERE AND ANYTIME 24/7

@juliocuevas8445 6 жыл бұрын

It doesn't do that when I say it when calling it does no rules found

@marks5777 3 жыл бұрын

My friend is still using an analog cell phone and has problems with dropped calls when at home. Is there any way for him to connect to WiFi?

@James_Knott 7 ай бұрын

Analog? Does anyone still support that? Where I live, analog was shut down almost 20 years ago. Perhaps they're using a 2G or 3G phone? Those don't support WiFi calling. They'll likely soon not work at all, as 2G & 3G are phased out.