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Qotsaautopilot 08-29-2018 12:16 PM

WiFi calling
 
With a few more Intl overnights popping up does anyone have any experience with using the WiFi calling function on your cell phones from a hotel WiFi Intl? Is this free like using it domestic or are you getting charged Intl/roaming rates?

Pgus 08-29-2018 12:37 PM

With tmobile you can text, call with whatsapp, while using the local network at no extra charge, IF you answer a regular call, you’ll get charge big time. just check with them before you leave the u.s.
Cheers

king10pin02 08-29-2018 12:38 PM

if you have an iphone you will have no issues using hotel wifi for free wifi calls, just leave phone in airplane mode

pilotgolfer 08-29-2018 12:42 PM

I fly internationally. I have an iphone 8. Before I leave the states, I turn off the cellular data and put the phone into airplane mode with the wifi turned on. I have the wifi calling enabled. Ive never been charged for making or taking a call. You just need a good wifi signal.

shiznitobam 08-29-2018 12:51 PM

T-Mobile works very well, international data and texting included. Works in all countries I’ve visited with a couple of exceptions. FaceTime to make calls home.

Silver02ex 08-29-2018 02:17 PM

Just make sure your Wifi calling is selected on via the settings in your phone. Your phone will switch between Wifi or LTE and you may not even noticed it. I find this happens when there's a poor connection such as some hotel rooms.

Qotsaautopilot 08-29-2018 05:11 PM


Originally Posted by king10pin02 (Post 2664444)
if you have an iphone you will have no issues using hotel wifi for free wifi calls, just leave phone in airplane mode

This what I was thinking. Thanks

galleycafe 08-29-2018 05:35 PM

Did wifi calling in guayaquil a few months ago. Worked really well. Android phone with cellular disabled and wifi calling enabled.

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Acehole 08-29-2018 06:35 PM

Don't say anything about it, and use that time to just relax and be free. No phone.

elmetal 08-29-2018 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by Pgus (Post 2664443)
With tmobile you can text, call with whatsapp, while using the local network at no extra charge, IF you answer a regular call, you’ll get charge big time. just check with them before you leave the u.s.
Cheers

you can call with whatsapp regardless of your provider, as it goes via data (wifi)

symbian simian 08-29-2018 11:07 PM


Originally Posted by elmetal (Post 2664657)
you can call with whatsapp regardless of your provider, as it goes via data (wifi)

Yes, but T-Mobile will give you free data abroad, nice if you are outside WiFi coverage.


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