It’s a familiar scenario: you’re in the middle of an important phone call and suddenly the connection drops. Or you’re trying to call someone, but you can’t get through due to poor mobile coverage. Frustrating, right? Luckily, there’s a solution to this problem: Wi-Fi calling. Wi-Fi calling can be a godsend if you live in an area with poor mobile coverage. It can also be useful if you work from home and need a stable connection for your phone calls. But how exactly does Wi-Fi calling work? And does it involve additional costs? In this blog, we’ll answer these questions.
How Leapp helps you
At leapp, we want to help you get the most out of your Apple products. We know that a reliable connection is essential for your phone calls, whether you work from home or live in an area with poor mobile coverage. That's why in this blog we're going to explain how to make calls over Wi-Fi. We'll also give you tips on how to optimize your Wi-Fi connection for phone calls. And we assure you: calling over Wi-Fi doesn't come at any extra cost.Calling via WiFi: how does it work?
Calling via Wi-Fi is actually very simple. All you need is a smartphone that supports this function and a Wi-Fi connection. Most modern smartphones, including all iPhones from the iPhone 5s onwards, support Wi-Fi calling.
To enable WiFi calling on your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Enable WiFi Calling. Once you enable this feature, your iPhone will automatically switch to WiFi calling when your cellular signal is weak. The great thing about WiFi calling is that it doesn’t incur any additional charges. Any minutes you use are simply deducted from your normal calling plan. So even if you’re abroad and you’re calling over WiFi, you’ll still be charged at local rates.
Tips for optimizing your WiFi connection for phone calls
If you choose to make calls via WiFi, you will want your connection to be as good as possible. Here are a few tips to optimize your WiFi connection for phone calls:
- Make sure you have a strong Wi-Fi connection: The stronger your Wi-Fi signal, the better your call quality will be. So try to stay close to your router when calling, or invest in a Wi-Fi booster if your home is large or has a lot of walls.
- Close unnecessary apps: If you have a lot of apps running in the background, it can slow down your Wi-Fi connection. Therefore, close all apps that you do not need while calling.
- Update your software: Make sure you have the latest software installed on your iPhone. This can improve your phone's performance and your Wi-Fi connection.
