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Re: WiFi calling
[Re: Dansc]
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02/27/2016 05:50 PM
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boucharda
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We do it all the time through the Skype app....
...install Skype if you do not already have it ...put your phone in airplane mode(should already be on this from your point of departure) ...turn on wifi ...open Skype and you are good to go
Average cost is 2-3 cents a minute to call most countries...cells are a bit higher but still less than 20 cents
We used it in France and SXm to call the USA and at home to call France..
No worries about any International plan and charges BUT you need a wifi signal. It won't work on the move...
Last edited by boucharda; 02/27/2016 05:51 PM.
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Re: WiFi calling
[Re: Dansc]
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02/27/2016 08:11 PM
02/27/2016 08:11 PM
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boucharda
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That works....I didn't know all international calls were free with ANY service <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Thumbsup.gif" alt="" />
One question...since Sprint/Verizon etc. are cellular services how will you place the call on wifi while connected to Sprint? ...and...if you are NOT connected to Sprint (wifi only) them who completes the call? You need Skype or similar to go anywhere...and..it's not free...2.9 cents a min or so
Last edited by boucharda; 02/27/2016 08:18 PM.
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Re: WiFi calling
[Re: boucharda]
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02/27/2016 08:38 PM
02/27/2016 08:38 PM
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If you can get a wi-fi connection that has decent bandwidth you should be golden. Most people don't understand this new feature but it is basically using your cellular phone to place VOIP calls. From Sprint.com ( http://support.sprint.com/support/a...ing/173e331f-8423-453e-93cb-4688f6a91f67) the calls will either be free if calling back to the USA or will be subject to their normal long distance roaming rates if to foreign numbers. Have a great trip!
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Re: WiFi calling
[Re: Dansc]
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02/29/2016 12:30 PM
02/29/2016 12:30 PM
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Dansc said: I am on sprint, decide to get off my lazy butt, actually didn't really have to move, and call them. It is free. They said I can be anywhere in the world and on WiFi and its free to call anywhere. I'm not on any network. YEAH! that's pretty nice...AT&T also has WiFi calling if you have it enabled on your iphone, which i do...but AT&T treats WiFi calls practically the same as if you were using regular cell towers...so roaming and international long distance would still apply <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" /> AT&T Wi-Fi Calling: Requires AT&T Wi-Fi Calling-capable smartphone with Internet connection via an existing Wi-Fi network. Once enabled, phone automatically makes and receives calls/text messages through Wi-Fi Calling only when AT&T network coverage is weak or unavailable. Charges: Domestic calls made/received within U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands have no additional charge and won’t count against plan usage limits. For international long distance calls, international rates under your existing rate plan or international package apply. All text messages sent/received are charged under your existing rate plan or international package and will count against usage limits. Service Limitations: Not available for use outside U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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Re: WiFi calling
[Re: IslandBoi]
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02/29/2016 02:18 PM
02/29/2016 02:18 PM
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boucharda
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So it would be the same as cellular calls but wifi when there is no cell coverage...rates are the same. ..and..this would nix the SXM thing... Service Limitations: Not available for use outside U.S., Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
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