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EE WiFi calling

MyRomeo

MyRomeo

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I've just updated my iPhone 6 to iOS 8.3 and carrier update 19.1 and seem to have EE UK wifi calling enabled ahead of its launch date. I had to text wificalling to 150 to activate it and it seems to be working just as it should :)
 

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Can you still send SMS messages? I turned WiFi Calling on and it totally broke my ability to send (and possibly receive) SMS.
 
I turned mine on, it worked perfectly - phone calls and SMS. Unfortunately it completely screwed my iMessage settings to the point that I couldn't send or receive any iMessages. So now wifi calling is disabled again and I had to wipe/restore my phone to get it back to normal. (EE, UK)
 
Seems to be working fine for the couple of days I had it switched on. I've switch the feature off now though, a couple of times I left the house while on the phone only for my call to drop once the wifi disconnected. Slightly annoying.
 
is this only really needed in a low signal area or is this a huge battery saving feature that all iPhone users should switch on?

and how private is it?

thanks
 
eclipse01 said:
really?

That is weird since it doesn't even use your radio to make the phonecalls.

it should all be done over a VOIP system
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when I read the details the other day it said it does, it checks the wifi network then sends the info back to the carrier (so they can track you? they say to check the network) and then they use the network and bill you/take your minutes.

hey its the uk :D
 
It does still use your minutes.

Had it enabled ever since I updated and like it. At work sometimes I don't get any signal and it's great to be able to text and call.

On another EE related note. Going to get my EE power bar later. It's free so why not haha.
 
My Name is URL said:
It does still use your minutes.

Had it enabled ever since I updated and like it. At work sometimes I don't get any signal and it's great to be able to text and call.

On another EE related note. Going to get my EE power bar later. It's free so why not haha.
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text cost you 35p to send ;):D getting mine later. Would be better if iPhone just lasted longer though.


notice any battery drain having wifi calling on? does it improve battery life when in a low signal area?
 
It's significantly improved my battery's viability. At home and work, I enable Airplane Mode with WiFi (hence “EE WiFiCall”) and only use cellular when on the move. I haven't charged my phone since 7am yesterday (15/04) and I'm on 25%.
 
Sgh808 said:
It's significantly improved my battery's viability. At home and work, I enable Airplane Mode with WiFi (hence “EE WiFiCall”) and only use cellular when on the move. I haven't charged my phone since 7am yesterday (15/04) and I'm on 25%.
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Interesting way of using. Thanks for the info :)
 
Zxxv said:
text cost you 35p to send ;):D getting mine later. Would be better if iPhone just lasted longer though.


notice any battery drain having wifi calling on? does it improve battery life when in a low signal area?
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I know got the text through to say that haha. Just picked mine up.

What I do in a low signal area now is put aeroplane mode on and then enable wifi. Seems to improve battery life.

EDIT: sorry just seen Sgh808's post. Yeah i do that too.
 
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My Name is URL said:
I know got the text through to say that haha. Just picked mine up.

What I do in a low signal area now is put aeroplane mode on and then enable wifi. Seems to improve battery life.

EDIT: sorry just seen Sgh808's post. Yeah i do that too.
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Just picked mine up too. Lady has done about 150 today and will be thankful for the day to be over haha

Thanks for the wifi calling tip.
 
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