Turn on airplane mode and wifi, will give you what you want.
Does this router actually do something differently than any other router? I ask because T-Mobile offered to send me a cell spot, which they ended up doing, but it's effectively just another N router. I thought I would be getting something that strengthens indoor LTE signal, but that's not what I got. I guess I'm just wondering if there is any point keeping the hardware or not when wifi calling is and has always been working perfectly fine with a router not affiliated with T-Mobile in any way.
Because AT&T (and Verizon) aren't using WiFi Calling as an excuse to spend less on their networks. Without WiFi calling, most T-Mobile users would have a terrible user experience. AT&T/Verizon users? Well, we haven't had it for years because they actually invest $$$ into their networks.
[doublepost=1469398479][/doublepost]Thanks for your help McGuire. That did it. I was going into settings and then could not get to WiFi to turn it on. It is working fine now.Yes, phone is grayed out for me too but that's normal. I usually use the bottom drawer (swipe up from the very bottom of your phone) -- turn on Airplane Mode. Then I turn on WiFi. And in about 10 seconds I get my VZW W-Fi symbol.
Phone is still grayed out in the settings but I can make/receive phone calls and SMS/MMS through iMessage.
I get 1-2 bars at my house (where I am now) so WiFi calling was a Godsend for me. I use it all the time. Sometimes, because I like it so much, I do Airplane Mode + WiFi calling at work where I have max reception.
Sometimes it can take awhile for WiFi calling to turn on - make sure WiFi is strong enough too (2 rooms away for me - shows max reception).
[doublepost=1492323424][/doublepost]Simply Brilliant! On Android here, but with att giving preference to even a very weak cellular connect over Wifi, I couldn't figure out how to completely turn off my cellular connects...airplane mode!...of course!!. An elegant and parsimonious solution. It works....rock solid wifi calling at last! Thank you, thank you, thank you. I set up this account just to thank you and acknowledge a great solution.
[doublepost=1492492265][/doublepost]from what i have been able to read across multiple forums is that ATT is setup to prioitize cellular over wifi. tmobile the opposite, favoring wifi calling over cell tower call. with att, here in northern central california, where att service should be an embarrassment to the company, even one weak bar will kick me off the wifi calling unless i turn on that blessed airplance mode.
