22
February
2024
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10:31 AM
America/Chicago

Directions on How to Enable Wi-Fi Calling

For Android Users

To turn off cellular service (mobile data):

  1. Open your phone's Settings app. 
  2. Tap Network & internet. 
  3. Next to your carrier, tap Settings. 
  4. Turn Mobile data on or off 

To enable Wi-Fi calling, go to:

  1. Settings
  2. Phone
  3. Wi-Fi Calling

For iPhone Users

Use a mobile carrier’s Wi-Fi calling on iPhone:

  1. From Home screen, click Settings icon. 
  2. Select Cellular 
  3. Tap the Cellular Data switch to turn on Switch On or off Switch Off

How to turn on Wi-Fi calling for your iPhone

  1. Open the Settings app. 
  2. Tap Phone > Wi-Fi Calling 
  3. Switch the Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone slider to On 
  4. You'll see a warning about location data and what your carrier collects. 
  5. Tap Enable to turn on Wi-Fi Calling

If Wi-Fi Calling is available, you’ll see "Wi-Fi" in the status bar while viewing Control Center. Then your calls will use Wi-Fi Calling. 

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

When cellular service is available, your iPhone uses it for emergency calls. If you turn on Wi-Fi Calling and cellular service isn't available, emergency calls might use Wi-Fi calling. Your device's location may be used to aid response efforts when you place an emergency call, regardless of whether you enable Location Services.

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • Individuals who have never used Wi-Fi calling before may experience a gateway error message. 
    • Please keep trying to reconnect as connections are congested at the moment. 
  •  Not all devices and/or cellular plans are compatible with Wi-Fi calling. Click HERE for a list with more info on device availability.