We bring to your attention information on how you can make calls on portable devices via Wi-Fi Android. We will tell you how to set up Wi-Fi telephony on any Android device, as well as provide links to famous programs with which you can make calls.
Preliminary preparation
As you know, IP telephony works over the Internet and is appreciated for its convenience and low cost (if you are going to make calls abroad), because you pay only for Internet traffic, and not for the conversation itself: but if you have unlimited tariff, then the calls are essentially free. Based on this, the conclusion: in order for you to call, firstly, you must have Internet access configured.
The second step is how to set up Wi-Fi telephony on Android: we mean that you can communicate with friends or family via Wi-Fi for free only if you have the same program installed.
Calling applications
So, we want to show you a couple popular applications through which you can make Wi-Fi calls.
Skype
The first is the well-known Skype. If someone used it on a computer, they can simply transfer their account to mobile app with all contacts and history of calls and correspondence. If you first encountered such a name, then below we will explain how to start using Skype and make your first call.
- Download and install the application on your phone / tablet.
- Start it up.
- If you have a Microsoft account (email and password), then you can easily log in without any registration, the same goes for your account Skype recordings if the program is on the PC. If you are a new user, then click "Create ..." at the bottom of the display.
- The next window will be a warning that this application will not replace full-fledged telephony. Click Continue.
- In the third window, you will need to enter your name in the appropriate fields, come up with a login (nіckname), password and enter the mail to which you want to link your account. Then click the round "Next" arrow button.
- After that, you will be logged into the account you created. Next step you need to add people with whom you want to communicate. Remember that they, just like you, must have installed Skype and be registered in it. In the main window, click the "Functions" button at the bottom right.
- In the pop-up menu, tap on the "Add people" line.
- The next window will display the found contacts from your phone book, which also have Skype installed: each of them can be added by tapping on the avatar. If suddenly the right person in contacts, no, at the top in the search window you need to enter his username.
- After entering a nickname, all contacts with this login will be displayed, by photo or country, find the desired subscriber and select it.
- After that, you need to select the "Add to contacts" button to send a request to add to friends: now the user will receive a message that you want to add him, to which he must give his consent.
- After you have added the right people, in the "Contacts" window you can call all people with the "Online" status. Tap on the required name.
- To make an audio call, you need to tap on the handset icon, and then select "Call a Skype subscriber".
- To make a call with a video, tap on the camera icon at the bottom left. Then you will hear the familiar beeps.
As you can see, the first launch will take some time, but it will be worth it. From what has not yet been said, we would like to mention that you can be "Online" not only through Wi-Fi, but also through Mobile Internet... In addition to calls, you can exchange text messages and transfer files of any extension, from document to video clip or archive.
Vіber
The second program is still less popular, it is called Viber: unlike Skype, it was originally created immediately for mobile devices, and only later a version for PC appeared. Vіber is only slightly different from Skype in terms of functionality, but many users liked it more because of the juicy interface and the fact that it does not require registration, but only works with a phone number. How to start using the program, see below:
- Download, install and run it on your smartphone.
- At the first launch, the application will tell you about its functions, click "Continue".
- In the next window, the program will ask for access to phone book: We advise you to accept this in order to facilitate further settings.
- Next, you will need to enter your phone number and click "Continue".
Subscribers of two Russian cellular networks at once will be able to make phone calls over a Wi-Fi network. Thus, operators whose performance is growing more and more slowly, quickly and without special costs expand the coverage area of networks
Cellular operators have found a way to increase coverage while simultaneously relieving their networks without additional costs. At the expense of using Wi-Fi-networks, subscribers will be able to use mobile communications even where there is no signal from the cell - in basements, new buildings, etc.
Wifi call
On November 15, MTS was the first in Russia to announce the launch of the technology Wi-Fi Calling(English "calls over Wi-Fi"). It allows in the absence of a signal mobile network make calls via Wi-Fi without using a separate mobile application like "MTS Connect" or WhatsApp and Viber.
To "call via Wi-Fi", you need to activate this function once in the smartphone settings and select a network - regular or Wi-Fi, which will be used for calls by default. Calls over Wi-Fi will be charged according to tariffs home region... At the same time, in the next 12 months, there will be a promotional period when home prices will also apply to calls via a Wi-Fi network in roaming, said a representative of MTS.
Until the end of 2016, the option will be available only in Moscow and on two models Samsung smartphones(Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge), but, as predicted by the representative of MTS, next year it will appear in most phone manufacturers. At the same time, MTS will launch a new technology in the regions.
In addition to MTS, T2 RTK Holding (Tele2 brand) plans to use Wi-Fi capabilities. Yesterday this company announced that it will launch the service “ Wi-Fi calls". it special application through which the subscriber will be able to make calls to any mobile phone numbers, short numbers, numbers 8-800, as well as landline numbers, that is, to all phones, regardless of whether they have this application on them or not, as well as send and receive SMS. All calls will be made by home rate subscriber, including when being in international roaming... The service will work on all models of smartphones running operating systems Android and iOS.
In May, MegaFon launched the E-Motion mobile application, which has a similar functionality and works “with all models of smartphones, tablets and laptops,” recalled the representative of this company, Yulia Dorokhina. She did not answer the question whether MegaFon intends to launch Wi-Fi Calling technology.
A representative of VimpelCom told RBC that the operator is working on the implementation of Wi-Fi Calling, but made a reservation that it still supports it small number models.
American experience
Around the world, Wi-Fi Calling technology is being developed by about 20 cellular companies.
Ability to make calls to operator numbers mobile communications with using Wi-Fi first appeared in the US, it was offered by T-Mobile in 2007. The technology began to be widely implemented in 2014, when the entire "Big American Four" - T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon took it into service. According to TNS, 37% of those surveyed said that their operator provides the ability to make calls using Wi-Fi Calling when the mobile network is not available. 39% made calls using this service, of which 34% were women, 43% were men. At the same time, there are more young people among those who used the service: 50% of subscribers aged 18 to 34 used Wi-Fi Calling, while those aged 45-64 - only 26%. 67% of respondents believe that the ability to make calls over Wi-Fi should be basic.
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The largest cellular operators Russia (MTS, MegaFon, VimpelCom and T2 RTK Holding) in the amount of about 100 thousand base stations of cellular communication. Moreover, in Russia, there are 15 million households and 82 thousand public Wi-Fi points, appreciated in the agency "TMT Consulting".
Thus, to the benefits of using Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi technologies Calling refers to the opportunity to increase network coverage, explains the senior manager of the backbone department. Chinese manufacturer telecom equipment Huawei in Russia Vitaly Lepekhin. And it comes O rapid increase coverage and at the expense of a subscriber who has already bought a Wi-Fi router and pays for the service, the expert noted. The technology also makes it possible to provide innovative services (HD-quality calls).
At the same time, Lepekhin notes that so far a very small number of smartphones support Wi-Fi Calling. He believes that by at least on initial stage the technology will not be mass-produced.
Leading expert in the development of solutions in the field of mobile broadband Among the disadvantages of the technology, Sergei Vorobiev, a Swedish equipment manufacturer Ericsson in the region of Northern Europe and Central Asia, names the fact that a mobile operator cannot 100% control the quality of the service provided, since the Wi-Fi network, as a rule, does not belong to him. At the same time, he believes that the technology is “beneficial and useful for both operators and users themselves”: “For cellular operators, Wi-Fi Calling will allow, first of all, to expand the area voice coverage inside buildings, where for some reason the quality of cellular communication is insufficient. You don't have to go to the balcony to call if you have home wifi, the operator will be able to reuse your Wi-Fi network to make a voice call, "- says Vorobyov. He believes that the technology is “a good opportunity for operators to" talk "to those subscribers who, while traveling abroad, in order to save money, prefer to use other applications for calls and messaging.
However, not all experts agree with this. Konstantin Ankilov, General Director of TMT Consulting, notes that in practice, calls through operators' messengers are not popular, since there are free alternatives... At the same time, the operators by and large, now there is no choice. "One side, voice communication replaced by text, on the other hand, subscribers increasingly prefer to use various instant messengers for calls. Operators tried to fight this trend, but could not, now they are trying to lead it. In this way, companies are trying to prevent traffic from going to free services that work only over Wi-Fi. So that the subscriber does not call via Skype, but through his mobile operator", - says Ankilov.
Billions of dollars have been spent by mobile operators for last years to improve coverage cellular network... Despite this, in our country there are still places where mobile communication leaves much to be desired. Fortunately, most carriers offer new function Wi-Fi calling, which makes it possible to make calls or receive messages from almost anywhere where a Wi-Fi connection is available.
In this article, we'll take a closer look at Wi-Fi calling and smartphones that support the new technology. You will also learn how to enable and use this feature.
What are Wi-Fi calling?
The first thing to know about Wi-Fi Calling is that they do not require special equipment or applications. it free service which is offered by many mobile operators around the world.
For many people, the first acquaintance with Wi-Fi calls took place thanks to Skype applications, WhatsApp or Google hangouts... Mobile operators decided to keep up with third party applications, therefore they offer a built-in function in smartphones for making Wi-Fi calls.
Benefits of using Wi-Fi calls through an operator
There are several advantages to using Wi-Fi calls from your mobile operator. Unlike a third party provider like Skype, WhatsApp and others, you can use your phone pad and contact list to make Wi-Fi calls.
In addition, there is smooth transition between cellular and Wi-Fi calls. When your smartphone loses cellular signal, the device automatically switches to Wi-Fi.
When to use Wi-Fi calling
Of course, the most obvious option for using Wi-Fi calling is when you're in a cellular dead zone. Also, Wi-Fi calls will be useful in places with poor coverage.
For example, there is a coffee shop near my house with amazing Wi-Fi. Unfortunately, the building in which it is located has a poor honeycomb cover... In this case, Wi-Fi calls are a great way to connect with another person.
How to turn on Wi-Fi calling
To enable Wi-Fi calling on an iOS device, open “ Settings> Phone> Wi-Fi Calling". On this screen, toggle " Wi-Fi calls on this device"To position" On". It should be noted that on iOS devices Wi-Fi calling is disabled by default.
The activation of Wi-Fi calling on Android depends on the device manufacturer. In most cases, you can find Wi-Fi calls in wireless and network mode your smartphone in the section " Additionally».
How do I know if my Wi-Fi calls are enabled?
After you have turned on Wi-Fi calling in the settings, your smartphone will independently determine the best moment to use it. When your smartphone uses Wi-Fi calls, you should see a “Wi-Fi” icon next to your carrier name at the top of the screen.
Summarizing
Thanks to new technology Wi-Fi calls, cellular dead zones are no longer a problem. As long as you have access to Wi-Fi networks you can make calls.
The technology is currently under development, so you should check with your carrier if they support Wi-Fi calling. If yes, then be sure to enable this feature in your smartphone settings.
Where has Wi-Fi Calling gone? Why do I see the name "Internet Calls" on my invoices?
We are expanding and improving services for calls over the Internet. Due to the increase in the number of users, from December 2017 to January 2018, the functionality of the "Wi-Fi Calling" technology is transferred to new equipment in order to ensure greater fault tolerance, reliability and bandwidth, as well as for further improvement and development of call services.
The "Wi-Fi Calling" technology has become part of an extended set of services called "Internet Calls", so you can see the new name "Internet Calls" in the invoices. Terms of tariffication and provision of services remain the same.
If for any reason you need to disable the "Internet Calls" service, dial * 111 * 6 * 01 # on your mobileHow to set up call forwarding?
Subscribers with the “Internet Calls” service can set up call forwarding only through their personal account on the ihelper website. Setting up call forwarding through the smartphone menu is not available for subscribers with this service.
How to set up your smartphone?
- make sure that you have the “Internet Calls” service in the list of connected services (for example, in the “Services” section of the “My MTS” application or in “ Personal account"On the MTS website). If the service is not activated - activate it: dial * 111 * 6 #, press the "Call" button;
- register in available Wi-Fi networks;
- make sure that an icon appears on the top of the screen indicating that calls are available via Wi-Fi (handset with wifi icon). To make a call or receive incoming call via Wi-Fi no more additional actions not required - all calls will automatically go through Wi-Fi.
My smartphone supports Wi-Fi Calling technology. Why is the service not working on my smartphone?
The service works only on devices certified for sales in Russia. If this particular device and service does not work for you, then:
- make sure that you have the “Internet Calls” service in the list of connected services (for example, in the “Services” section of the “My MTS” application or in the “Personal Account” on the MTS website). If the service is not activated - activate it: dial * 111 * 6 #, press the "Call" button. The service will not be activated if you had previously activated the MTS Connect service on your number (Internet calls and MTC Connect services are mutually prohibitive, i.e. if one of the services is connected, the other cannot be connected to the number before shutdown first). If the number has activated the service "MTC Connect" and you want to use the service "Internet calls", then to deactivate the service "MTC Connect" dial * 111 * 6 * 00 # on your smartphone. After making sure that the service is disabled, dial * 111 * 6 # to activate the "Internet Calls" service;
- make sure that the "Calls via Wi-Fi" (or "Wi-Fi Calling") function is enabled in the settings of your smartphone;
- check for registration in a Wi-Fi network with Internet access;
- make sure that an icon appears on the top of the screen, indicating that calls are available via Wi-Fi (a handset with a Wi-Fi icon);
- Not every Wi-Fi network supports Wi-Fi Calling. The operation of the service can be impeded by the settings of the Wi-Fi network, for example, if the network administrator has set a prohibition on data encryption (IPSec).
- On Samsung phones Dual SIM Wi-Fi Calling technology works only if the MTS SIM card is installed in the main slot. Sony smartphones support the operation of the Wi-Fi Calling technology through any slot if an MTS SIM card is inserted in it and the priority of data transmission is enabled.
- Yes, you receive and send SMS as usual. To do this, you do not need to leave the Wi-Fi Network, but your phone must be registered in the 2G / 3G / 4G mobile network.
What to do if the connection is intermittently interrupted during a call via Wi-Fi, the audibility is poor or one-way?
For correct work voice services Wi-Fi requires minimal latency - Latency, also known as ping. A delay of more than 80-100 milliseconds negatively affects quality. You can find out the latency of the Wi-Fi network through the Speedtest application.
The latency rises when Wi-Fi router exchanges a large amount of data (when watching online videos, enabled torrents, etc.) or several routers are working nearby simultaneously on the same channel (for example, with neighbors).
What can help:- disconnection for the duration of the call of services that create an increased load - torrents, videos, etc.
- switching the router to a free channel
How do I make calls over the Internet?
Now, when calling from a mobile to a landline phone, you must always indicate 8 - area code - landline phone number. For example, to call a city number in Moscow, dial 8 (495) xx-xx-xx from your mobile. ...
Wi-Fi Calling technology is available on devices:
| Samsung | Highscreen | Apple | Sony | Lg | Huawei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samsung: Galaxy A3 | Highscreen: Boost 3 | Apple: iPhone 5S | Sony: Xperia XZ | LG X Venture | Huawei: Nova |
| Samsung: Galaxy S6 | Highscreen: Boost 3 Pro | Apple: iPhone 5C | Sony: Xperia XA1 | Lg g6 | Huawei: Nova 2i |
| Samsung: Galaxy S6 Edge | Highscreen: Power Ice Evo | Apple: iPhone 6 | Sony: Xperia XA1 Plus | LG G7 (2018) | Huawei: Nova 2 Plus |
| Samsung: Galaxy S6 Edge + | Highscreen: Boost 3 Se | Apple: iPhone 6 Plus | Sony: Xperia XA1 ULTRA | LG Q7 (2018) | Huawei: Nova 2 |
| Samsung: Galaxy J2 | Highscreen: Boost 3 Se pro | Apple: iPhone 6S | Sony: Xperia XZ Premium | LG Qsytus | |
| Samsung: Galaxy J5 LTE | Highscreen: Razar | Apple: iPhone 6S plus | Sony: Xperia XZ1 | LG K11 | |
| Samsung: Galaxy J7 LTE | Highscreen: Fest | Apple: iPhone SE | Sony: Xperia XZs | LG V30 | |
| Samsung: Galaxy A7 LTE | Highscreen: Fest Pro | Apple: iPhone 7 | Sony: Xperia XZ1 Compact | LG K9 (2018) | |
| Samsung: Galaxy J2 Prime | Highscreen: Fest XL | Apple: iPhone 7 plus | |||
| Samsung: Galaxy A5 2016 | Highscreen: Fest XL Pro | Apple: iPhone 8 | |||
| Samsung: Galaxy J5 2016 LTE | Highscreen: Easy Power | Apple: iPhone 8 plus | |||
| Samsung: Galaxy A3 2016 | Highscreen: Easy Power Pro | Apple: iPhone X | |||
| Samsung: Galaxy J7 2016 LTE | Highscreen: Easy XL | ||||
| Samsung: Galaxy J5 Prime | Highscreen: Easy XL Pro | ||||
| Samsung: Galaxy A7 2016 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy S7 edge | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy S7 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy C5 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy A5 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy S8 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy J3 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy S8 Plus | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy A3 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy J7 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy A7 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy J5 2017 | |||||
| Samsung: Galaxy Note 8 | |||||
| LG Galaxy Note 8 |
November 15
15:48 2016
General cooperation between Samsung and telephone operator MTS will allow residents of the capital to make calls using Wi-Fi service Calling. In order to make a call using Wi-Fi Calling technology, you do not need to install special application- quite once, activate the corresponding function on the phone and call using a typical method.
MTS reported that the use of Wi-Fi services calling will be available for the time being in the capital of the Russian Federation and in the region to subscribers Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. If there is a connection to a Wi-Fi network, the call is automatically made in the Voice over Wi-Fi format.
Phone call with application wireless network Wi-Fi will be a common communication opportunity for users. Services will be paid for at the subscriber's usual tariffs, MTS reported. The list of devices and geography will be expanded next year.
You can make and receive calls as usual, with all this, it does not matter if the interlocutor has Wi-Fi Calling. These include the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. “In fact, this is the same high-speed Internet access, only for solving a different problem - providing voice calls where the usual cellular due to a number of circumstances, it is difficult ", - announced the head Samsung Mobile in RF Arkady Graf... In this case, the Wi-Fi network performs the function base station operator.
The solution enables the operator to increase the network coverage due to the available Wi-Fi infrastructure and, due to this, to improve the costs of network development.
"Moscow has been chosen only as a starting region." Thus, we have already managed to assess the success of the experience of our foreign colleagues, at the same time, MTS is among those more innovative companies in the world that were the first to provide similar service clients.
Mobile operator MTS was the first in Russian Federation started providing services voice communication based on Wi-Fi Calling technology, MTS Vice President for Strategy and Marketing said at the presentation of the project Vasil Latsanich.
