How to Enable WiFi Calling

What is WiFi Calling?

With WiFi Calling you can place a phone call if you have a WiFi connection in an area with little or no cellular coverage. Instead of using your mobile carrier's network connection, you can make voice calls via a WiFi network. That could mean using a WiFi connection you have set up at home, or whatever WiFi hotspot you happen to be on when you're out and about, such as at a cafe or library. In most ways, it's like any other phone call and you still use regular phone numbers.

WiFi Calling Process Flowchart
image courtesy of vodafone.co.uk
 

Enabling WiFi Calling

All three major US carriers (AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon) and prepaid carrier Tracfone provide built-in WiFi calling. See the carrier-specific links below to find out how to enable WiFi Calling for your mobile carrier.

Verizon

https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/wifi-calling-faqs/
 

AT&T

https://www.att.com/shop/wireless/features/wifi-calling.html
 

Sprint

Sprint has become T-Mobile; see below.

T-Mobile

https://www.t-mobile.com/offer/wifi-calling-wifi-extenders.html

Tracfone

https://e911-reg.tracfone.com/wps/portal/home/!ut/p/a1/dYzLCsIwFES_JtvcKw2tuAtFKVYEF9J6N5KWNC3WpMRowK_3tROd3RnODBDUQFbdBqPC4KwaX0zpEWdlXkiBJe5WGcr9MhXbLE8QBVRAH-VPJMIayIyueb8dpG2SuQHyutNee371z7oPYVowZBhj5MGrtnNW89adGf7a9O4SoP52YTrZ-0ZX8gEbkSEx/dl5/d5/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh/?_ga=1.232729821.310287348.1473702561