WiFi calling

Wireless network calls

WiFi calling is a feature that routes phone calls over a wireless internet connection rather than through cellular towers.

It's useful in areas with poor cell reception but good WiFi coverage: I enabled WiFi calling because my apartment gets no signal.

The technology is built into most modern smartphones and typically requires no separate app.

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roaming · international roaming · coverage · bars · dropped · connection · mobile · network · home network · carrier · data · data plan · smartphone · airplane mode · internet · wireless · reception · poor reception

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Everyday, not technical · Rated G