WiFi calling allows mobile phones to use WiFi networks to place and receive calls even when a cellular connection to the carrier's wireless towers is weak or non-existant.
Device Support
Almost all new phones support WiFi calling, but it must be enabled on every phone. When you upgrade your phone, even if all other settings were restored from backup or your old phone, you must enable WiFi calling on the new device. This is a completely different setting than connecting your phone to WiFi.
Carrier Support
WiFi calling capable phones will have the WiFi calling option available only if the carrier supports it.
- AT&T:
- Supports WiFi calling on all current phones.
- https://www.att.com/features/wifi-calling/
- Google Fi:
- WiFi calling is integral to service for phones that are "Designed for Fi".
- https://support.google.com/fi/answer/6157793?hl=en
- Sprint:
- Supports WiFi calling on all current phones.
- https://www.sprint.com/en/support/solutions/services/faqs-about-wi-fi-calling.html
- T-Mobile:
- Supports WiFi calling on all current phones.
- https://www.t-mobile.com/offers/wifi-calling-wifi-extenders
- Verizon:
- Supports WiFi calling on all current phones.
- https://www.verizon.com/support/wifi-calling-faqs/
- Other wireless carriers: Ask about WiFi calling.
Enable WiFi Calling
Device and carrier settings are frequently changed. If you cannot find the settings on your phone, please contact your wireless carrier and ask them how to enable WiFi calling for your phone.
Apple WiFi calling
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203032