Wi-Fi calling is a feature available on certain smartphones and networks that let you make and receive calls over a wireless internet connection instead of your regular mobile network.
It's ideal for situations when you're on strong Wi-Fi, but have weak phone network signals.
The Wi-Fi calling feature is available on the following phones:
Some other Android phones could potentially also offer Wi-Fi, but it varies and changes between telcos.
The following mobile providers currently offer Wi-Fi calling on their plans:
There are 3 ways to make a mobile phone call in Australia, and you've probably never noticed the difference.
When you make a regular mobile phone call, your phone will connect to the 3G, 4G or 5G network and make a good old-fashioned phone call with no internet involved.
It depends on which model phone you have, but generally speaking, you just follow these steps on the iPhone:
This is the process for Samsung:
Alternatively, just open your settings or system preferences app and search for Wi-Fi calling. This should take you to the right section.
Telstra has enabled Wi-Fi calling on all plans, both prepaid and postpaid. All you need to do is activate the feature on your eligible device and you're good to go.
Optus Wi-Fi calling is also available across prepaid and postpaid. All you need to do is activate it on your eligible device, connect to a robust Wi-Fi network, and you're all set.
Optus has switched on Wi-Fi calling support for all MVNOs, so it's also available on these plans from the smaller providers using its network:
Vodafone also allows Wi-Fi calling across the board as long as you have a compatible device.
Absolutely. But it's not something you need to think about once you've turned it on. Your phone will usually be able to determine which is the strongest network to make the call, so you don't need to do anything extra.
If you're in a building with spotty reception and great Wi-Fi, it just makes sense to take advantage of the better network.
It doesn't cost any extra and the person on the other end of the line won't be able to tell.
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