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Wi-Fi calling

Wi-Fi calling lets you make and receive calls over a Wi-Fi network when cellular coverage is limited. Setting it up takes just a few minutes and works on both iOS and Android devices.

Warp and Dark Star​

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

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To turn on Wi-Fi calling, you need to be within the US in a coverage area.

iOS​

To set up Wi-Fi calling on most iPhones:

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Cellular.
  2. If your iPhone has Dual SIM, choose a line (below Cellular Plans).
  3. Select 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 select 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 turn on Wi-Fi calling on the Light Speed network:

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

  2. Select the line you want to turn on Wi-Fi calling for.

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

  4. Enter the e911 address.

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    The e911 address is the address sent to emergency services when a 911 call is placed. Providing an accurate address helps ensure a timely response in an emergency.

  5. Select Enable Wi-Fi Calling.

  6. Once done, 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. Select Wi-Fi Calling (not the green slider button)
  2. Select Connection preferences
  3. Choose from one of the options below:
    • Wi-Fi preferred — the phone connects to Wi-Fi when both cellular and Wi-Fi are available
    • Cellular preferred — the phone connects to cellular when both cellular and Wi-Fi are available
    • Never use cellular network — your phone only uses Wi-Fi networks for calls

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