How Do I Set Up Wi-Fi Calling?

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Warp & Dark Star

Setting up Wi-Fi calling on iOS and Android is straightforward and easy. Follow the steps below to enable it:

To activate Wi-Fi Calling, you need to be within the US in a coverage area

iOS

To set up Wi-Fi calling on most iOS, follow these steps:

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular.

  2. If your iPhone has Dual SIM, choose a line (below Cellular Plans).

  3. Tap Wi-Fi Calling, then turn on Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.

  4. Enter or confirm your address for emergency services.

Your iPhone is now ready for Wi-Fi calls

Android

To set up Wi-Fi calling on most Android phones:

  1. Go to Settings > Network & Internet.

  2. Select SIMs and tap on your US Mobile line.

  3. Find Wi-Fi Calling and turn it on.

  4. Enter or confirm your address for emergency services

Your phone is now ready for Wi-Fi calls. You’ll want to configure your Wi-Fi preferences now.

Light Speed

To enable Wi-Fi Calling on the Light Speed network:

  1. Sign in to your dashboard and go to My Lines.

  2. Click on the phone line you want to activate Wi-Fi Calling for.

  3. Under Line Settings, click on Connectivity Tools to expand it, and then click on Wi-Fi Calling.

  4. Enter the e911 address.

The e911 address is the address used to send to Fire / Police / other Emergency Services teams when a 911 call is placed. It is a requirement to provide an accurate address to ensure a timely response in case of an emergency.

  1. Click on Enable Wi-Fi Calling.

  2. Once done, you can go to your phone's settings and turn ON the Wi-Fi Calling toggle.

Setting Wi-Fi Calling Preferences

To set your calling preferences:

  1. Click on Wi-Fi Calling (not the green slider button)

  2. Click on Connection preferences

  3. Choose from one of the options below:

    • Wi-Fi preferred – this will make the phone connect to Wi-Fi when cellular and Wi-Fi are both available

    • Cellular preferred – this will make the phone connect to cellular when there are both cellular and Wi-Fi

    • Never use cellular network – Your phone will only use Wi-Fi networks for calls. 

If you're having trouble, US Mobile Customer Support is available 24/7 via chat, email ([email protected]), or call (1-878-205-0088).