Airtel Wifi Calling: How to enable Wifi calling for Android and iOS? A step-by-step guide

Airtel emerged as first telecom company to bring Wifi calling support to India. service was launched last month and Airtel has updated list of cities in which ir Wifi Calling service will be available. Here is a step-by-step guide to enable Airtel Wifi calling on your Android and iOS devices:

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How to enable WiFi calling?

As soon as Airtel WiFi calling feature was anunced to public, many users have started searching for a guide on how to enable wifi calling on ir devices. If your device’s software supports calling over WiFi and you own an Airtel SIM connection, enabling Airtel WiFi calling feature on your device is quite simple. Here is a step by step guide on how to enable wifi calling on both iOS and Android:

How to enable WiFi calling for Android

• To enable Airtel WiFi calling on your Android device, you first need to open your device settings. You can reach your device settings by pulling down your tification shade and tapping on gear icon or simply by looking out for settings app from your app drawer and opening it.

• n, you need to open your SIM card's setting from Network and Wifi menu under your settings app.

• After you have opened your SIM card settings, you need to look out for your Airtel SIM card and tap on Airtel number.

• Once you are in your Airtel connection settings for your device, and if your device supports Airtel WiFi calling, you will be able to spot an option saying ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’. (te: title of Wifi Calling option might differ depending on manufacturer of smartphone)

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How to enable WiFi calling for iOS

• To enable Airtel WiFi calling on your iOS device, you need to open device settings from Settings app on your home screen.

• n, you need to locate settings for your Phone app in Settings menu of your iPhone, and once you find it, you need to open Phone app's settings.

• Under Phone app's setting, you will able to spot an option that says ‘Wi-Fi calling’ under main category of ‘Calls’; open ‘Wi-Fi Calling’ settings.

• In ‘Wi-Fi Calling’ option, feature ‘Wi-Fi Calling on this iPhone’ will be disabled at first. Tap on setting once and Airtel Wifi Calling feature will be enabled on your Apple device.

 What if I am t able to spot Wifi Calling feature on my Android or iOS device?

Sometimes it might occur that you are unable to spot ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ setting in SIM card settings of your device. re might be two primary reasons why you might be facing this issue. reasons behind you encountering problem of t viewing ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ option are:

1. Your smartphone might t support  Wifi calling feature yet
2. Your device might t have been updated to enable calling over Wifi

If you are unable to see ‘Make Calls Over Wifi’ option due to first reason, it might make it to your device at some point in near future. However, re is a possibility that your manufacturer might have pushed out an OTA (Over Air) update inclusive of software required to support feature.

How to use Wifi Calling on Android and iOS devices?

Many users also have a query about how to use Wifi Calling on ir device. You do t need any special app to use Wifi Calling on Android and iOS device. All you need to do is enable Airtel Wifi Calling feature on your device through above-mentioned steps. You can n make and receive calls from your Android and iOS device using Wifi Calling function.

What is WiFi calling?

WiFi calling is a cellular feature that is being opted by many leading carrier networks. Wifi calling function allows users to make and receive calls via Wifi (when y are connected to Wifi networks) while using ir existing cellular connections.

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Is re a cost attached to using Wifi Calling?

Airtel is offering its Wifi Calling service at extra cost. Users do t have to bear additional charges for using Wifi Calling. Airtel's Wifi Calling service is absolutely free of cost and can be used on existing tariff plans.

Is Wifi Calling better than regular calling or VoLTE?

With support for Wifi Calling, users can expect better cellular reception and call connectivity even in most remote locations. t only does Wifi calling enable users to make voice calls over Wifi (like in Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) feature), but it will also allow users to make and receive video calls over ir cellular networks via Wifi.

Will I need a specific Broadband connection for Airtel Wifi Calling?

Earlier, when Airtel rolled out ir Wifi calling feature to existing Airtel connections, it could only operate over Airtel XFiber Broadband Network. However, with new anuncement, Airtel has extended support of Airtel Wifi Calling to all networks and broadband connections. Thus, users will w be able to place and receive Wifi calls over leading Wifi network providers.

Is Airtel Wifi calling be available in my area?

When Airtel Wifi calling feature was anunced, it rolled out only for New Delhi and NCR region. However, with latest update, Airtel has increased locations where it provides Airtel Wifi Calling. According to Airtel's website, list of areas that will have availability of Airtel Wifi calling w includes Haryana, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, UP (East), and UP (West), Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Tamil Nadu.

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Will WiFi calling affect battery life of my Device?

Currently, significant impact is kwn about effects of Wifi Calling on battery life of smartphones. At time of writing, reports have been received that indicate battery drain issues after enabling Wifi Calling feature on smartphones.

Will my device overheat while I use WiFi calling?

correlation between overheating and use of Wifi Calling feature has t been established. At time of writing, reports have surfaced that make mention of smartphones overheating due to extensive use of Wifi Calling.

List of Wifi Calling Supported devices

following devices are mentioned in official list of supported devices shared by Airtel on ir website:

• Apple: iPhone XR, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro
• OnePlus: OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T, OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7T Pro
• Samsung: Samsung Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy M20, Samsung Galaxy J6, Samsung Galaxy On 6, Samsung Galaxy M30s, Samsung Galaxy A10s, Samsung Galaxy A50s, Samsung Galaxy te 9
• Xiaomi: Poco F1, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 7A, Redmi te 7 Pro, Redmi Y3, Redmi 7, Poco F1, Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro

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