Wi-Fi Calling allows you to make and receive calls and send texts even if you can’t connect to your mobile network. When you're connected to Wi-Fi, you can just dial or text the number you want like normal.
During these unprecedented times it's important we all work together to reduce the strain on the UK's mobile networks. If you're at home or have a Wi-Fi connection, you should look to use Wi-Fi calling wherever possible.
Benefits of Wi-Fi Calling
No App needed
Wi-Fi Calling doesn’t require an app. Once activated, dial/text as normal
Call/text as normal
Make calls from your home or if you're out. Wherever there’s Wi-Fi, you can call/text
One time setup
Once you've connected to a Wi-Fi network, you'll automatically connect in the future
No change to your bill
Wi-Fi calls and texts will come out of your call allowance or billed as normal
Wi-Fi Calling isn't supported by all handsets
Our O2 mobile customers can use the feature (subject to handset compatibility) and you can find out more information and setup instructions on the O2 Help & Support site.
Manufacturers instructions:
- Connect your phone to Wi-Fi
- From the home screen, select Settings
- Select Phone
- Select Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone
Make sure Wi-Fi Calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
The menu steps may vary on older models.
- Connect your phone to Wi-Fi
- From the home screen, select Phone
- Select the Menu icon
- Select Settings
- Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Calling switch
Make sure Wi-Fi Calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
- Connect your phone to Wi-Fi
- From the home screen, select Settings
- Select More
- Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Calling switch
Make sure Wi-Fi calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
The menu steps may vary between different Huawei models.
- Connect your phone to WiFi
- From the home screen, select Settings
- Select More
- Select Wi-Fi calling
- Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Calling switch
Make sure Wi-Fi Calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
The menu steps may vary with different LG models.
- Connect your phone to WiFi
- From the home screen, tap the Apps icon
- Scroll to and tap Settings
- Under the Networks tab, scroll to and tap Call
- Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Calling switch
Make sure Wi-Fi Calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
The menu steps may vary with different HTC models.
- Connect your phone to WiFi
- From the home screen, tap the Phone icon
- Select the Menu icon
- Scroll down to the Wi-Fi Calling switch
Make sure Wi-Fi Calling is set to On. To switch off Wi-Fi Calling, set the toggle to Off.
- Connect your phone to WiFi
- From the home screen, swipe up from the bottom
- Select Settings > More (in wireless & networks)
- Select Wi-Fi Calling
- Select the Wi-Fi Calling switch to enable it
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