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Wi-Fi Calling
Wi-Fi Calling is a free feature for T-Mobile
customers with a Wi-Fi capable phone. Wi-Fi Calling
is an excellent solution for coverage issues in and
around the home or wherever cellular coverage is
limited. Minutes used while connected to the Wi-Fi
network count against available rate plan minutes.
The benefits of Wi-Fi Calling include the following:
•
Wi-Fi Calling provides a coverage option to improve
upon your current in-home coverage experience
•
Wi-Fi Calling works anywhere you can connect to an
available Wi-Fi network.
Important!:
Wi-Fi must first be active and communicating
prior to launching Wi-Fi Calling.
Activating Wi-Fi:
1.
Press
➔
and then tap
(
Settings
)
➔
Wireless and network
➔
Wi-Fi
settings.
2.
Tap
Wi-Fi
to turn it on. A checkmark displays
to indicate activation.
3.
Tap an available WAP (Wireless Access Point)
from within the
Wi-Fi networks
area of the
page. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete connection.
Note:
To avoid international data roaming fees when using
Wi-Fi calling when outside the United States, the Data
Roaming feature on your device must be turned off.
Note:
With certain rate plans, minutes used while connected
to the Wi-Fi network count against available rate plan
minutes.
Launching Wi-Fi Calling
Note:
Verify you are currently connected to a Wireless Access
Point.
1.
Ensure that the
Wi-Fi connected
icon displays
on the status bar. The network names and
security settings (Open network or Secured
with WEP) of detected Wi-Fi networks display
in the Wi-Fi networks section.
Note:
When you select an open network you are automatically
connected.
Wi-Fi Connected
Displays when Wi-Fi is connected, active,
and communicating with a Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
Wi-Fi Communication Issue
Displays when Wi-Fi is active but there is
a communication issue with the target
Wireless
Access Point (WAP).
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