In some remote areas or in some homes with thick walls, the mobile network does not offer sufficient coverage. If you are concerned by this problem, know that today with Wi-Fi calls you can make and receive calls or SMS from a simple wireless internet connection. We explain how to activate Wi-Fi calls on an Android phone..
Use a wireless internet connection to make calls
It doesn't pick up, it's not possible! How many times have you railed against your operator's mobile network coverage? Rest assured, your case is far from isolated. Many smartphone owners are forced to leave their homes to get a little bit of network.
The good news is that today you can call using a simple Wi-Fi connection. Whether at your home, your office or in a restaurant, you can always be reached even if your smartphone does not pick up your operator's mobile network..
You may be wondering how this technology works? Well it's very simple. Instead of using the network of your operator, your smartphone will transmit your communication and your SMS via the Wi-Fi network to which it is connected. It can be the internet connection from your home or a free access point (restaurant, hotel, café, shopping center, etc.).
It doesn't matter where you are. You just need to be connected to the internet. The smartphone will then automatically select the most powerful network for you. Calls made over a Wi-Fi connection will be treated in the same way as a standard telephone call..
Unlike messaging apps like WhatsApp or Skype, you won't need to create any accounts or even import your contacts into a third-party app. You can therefore be reached easily from your usual mobile phone number. Call management is done directly from the function of your smartphone.
Except in exceptional cases, Wi-Fi calls can be used at no additional cost. Take care to read the tariff brochure of your mobile operator. Finally, remember that the quality of your phone call will depend on the speed of your internet connection.
Set up Wi-Fi calls on a smartphone
Most smartphones have Wi-Fi calling service also called VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi). This functionality is integrated directly on the vast majority of latest generation Android phones. You will therefore not need to install any additional applications to take advantage of internet calls.
You will also need to check that your mobile operator supports this feature and find out if your subscription allows you to take advantage of it. For this I invite you to contact the customer service of your telephone operator.
- Open the settings of your Android smartphone
- Click on the Network and Internet section
- Select the Wi-Fi option
- Activate the wireless network if necessary via the switch button
- Press the Wi-Fi preference section
- Select the Wi-Fi call
- Click the toggle button to activate the service
If no option is displayed, it may mean that your operator or device does not offer this type of service. Be careful on some devices and especially Samsung phones the procedure is slightly different.
- Click on the Phone icon
- Press the Menu button (3 points) located at the top right of the window
- Select the settings option
- Check the Wi-Fi Calls option
If despite all your efforts, you are unable to configure Wi-Fi calls on your phone, you can always turn to a messaging application (Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp etc.). These manage Wi-Fi calls perfectly.
Please note, to make calls via these services, your friends and contacts must also have the application on their phone. Communications are made directly from account to account. For example, you cannot make a call to a landline phone.
