WiFi Calling - All you need to know | weBoost

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, 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.

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.

[hollyr]

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

[LenRosen]

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.

[WBMservices]

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

[niconicouana]

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

[imamarmy]

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.

[lexigamingtv]

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?

[dreawint]

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]

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.

[louisemiles]

You do have an excellent voice for instruction.

[devilman]

This guys voice and tone literally screams to us “Dam, y’all so dumb u don’t even know what *wifi* calling is?? Dam, lmaoo 😂”

[HumorHeals]

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

[yogeshdeokar]

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

[almendoza]

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

[CECE]

Great video, Now, we understand the Concepts Behind WiFi calling…

[Mario-xrjo]

Yes, the voice is very nice.
And it's refreshing to see body without any tattoos.

[grride]

Interesting and very helpful info. Thank you👍🏽

[annitakaputjaza]

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

[donotneed]

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.

[amelia-rose]

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.

[chincaglieria]

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.