Jio Wi-Fi Calling Service Launched, Supports Over 150 Mobile Devices: Check How to Enable, Benefits
Jio claims voice and video calls will seamlessly switch over between VoLTE and Wi-Fi network.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Jio Wi-Fi calling service is in testing for some time
- The service is available at no additional cost
- Jio users can make voice and video calls using a Wi-Fi network
Reliance Jio on Wednesday launched its anticipated Wi-Fi calling service to bring voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi network. After testing it over the past few months, Jio has announced the nationwide debut of its Wi-Fi calling service that is available for voice as well as video calls. The service, however, will be rolled out in a phased manner until January 16. The Mumbai-based telco claims that the Jio Wi-Fi calling service is supported by over 150 handset models. This is unlike the Wi-Fi calling service provided by Airtel that was limited to some major models offered by companies such as Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi.
Users who have an active Jio tariff plan can leverage the Wi-Fi calling service to make voice calls using a Wi-Fi network -- even when they aren't connected to a mobile network. In addition to making voice calls over a Wi-Fi network, Jio users can make video calls using the new service. The service is also available at no additional cost, which means users don't need to pay an additional amount to avail its benefits on their devices.
The new service is useful if you're in a remote area or at a cellular-dark zone of a building where cellular networks aren't available. Jio claims that voice and video calls will seamlessly switch over between VoLTE and Wi-Fi network. This means that users won't face any delay while their devices switch to a Wi-Fi network to support ongoing calls
HIGHLIGHTS
- Jio Wi-Fi calling service is in testing for some time
- The service is available at no additional cost
- Jio users can make voice and video calls using a Wi-Fi network
Reliance Jio on Wednesday launched its anticipated Wi-Fi calling service to bring voice and video calls over a Wi-Fi network. After testing it over the past few months, Jio has announced the nationwide debut of its Wi-Fi calling service that is available for voice as well as video calls. The service, however, will be rolled out in a phased manner until January 16. The Mumbai-based telco claims that the Jio Wi-Fi calling service is supported by over 150 handset models. This is unlike the Wi-Fi calling service provided by Airtel that was limited to some major models offered by companies such as Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi.
Users who have an active Jio tariff plan can leverage the Wi-Fi calling service to make voice calls using a Wi-Fi network -- even when they aren't connected to a mobile network. In addition to making voice calls over a Wi-Fi network, Jio users can make video calls using the new service. The service is also available at no additional cost, which means users don't need to pay an additional amount to avail its benefits on their devices.
The new service is useful if you're in a remote area or at a cellular-dark zone of a building where cellular networks aren't available. Jio claims that voice and video calls will seamlessly switch over between VoLTE and Wi-Fi network. This means that users won't face any delay while their devices switch to a Wi-Fi network to support ongoing calls
How to enable Jio Wi-Fi calling (aka Jio VoWiFi)
You need to enable the Wi-Fi calling aka voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) on your device to avail the new service. To do this, you need to first connect to a Wi-Fi network, and then visit the Settings menu of your phone. Here, depending on the make of the phone, you'll have to find the Wi-Fi Calling or Wi-Fi calls option, and enable it.
Also, while Jio claims to offer the service across over 150 handset models, it isn't available for all mobile phones. You can check the compatibility of your device by visiting the dedicated Jio Wi-Fi calling webpage.
Apple: All iPhones that support iOS 13 are supported. This means: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.
-- Coolpad: CoolPlay 6, Mega 5C, Mega 5
-- Google: Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (the name is missing in the Jio list but if 3 is supported we are sure 3XL is also supported. Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL
-- Infinix: Infinix Hot 7 Pro, Infinix Smart 3 Plus, Infinix Hot 6 Pro, Infinix S4
-- iTel S42
-- Lava: Lava Z61, Lava Z92, Lava Z60s, Lava Z81
-- Mobiistar: Mobiistar C1, Mobiistar C1 Shine, Mobiistar C2, Mobiistar Enjoy More X1 Selfie X1 Notch
-- Motorola: Moto G6
-- Tecno: Tecno Camon i4, Tecno Camon iSKY 3, Tecno Camon iTwin
-- Xiaomi: Poco F1, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
-- Vivo: Vivo V11, Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo V15, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo V9, Vivo V9 Pro, Vivo 1904, Vivo Y81, Vivo Y81i, Vivo Y91, Vivo Y91i, Vivo Y93, Vivo Y95, Vivo Y15, Vivo Y17, Vivo Y91, Vivo Z1 Pro
-- Samsung: Samsung has almost all phones that the company has released in the last two-three years. Also some models seems to be repeat, depending on their code-name changes. Here is the full list of Samsung phones supporting Wi-Fi calling on Jio network.
Galaxy J4 (2018), Samsung A10, Samsung A10S, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8+, Galaxy A80, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A5 (SM-A500G), Galaxy A5 (2016), Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2016), Galaxy A8, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy Core Prime 4G, Galaxy J1 (2016), Galaxy J2, Galaxy J2 (2018), Galaxy J2 Ace, Galaxy J2 Hybrid Tray, Galaxy J3, Galaxy J3 Pro, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J8, Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M40, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 4 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy J2 (2016), Galaxy J2 Pro, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 Prime, Galaxy J7, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy J7 Nxt, Galaxy J7 Prime, Galaxy J7 On Nxt, Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 5 Duos, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy On 5 Pro, Galaxy On 7 Pro, Galaxy On 8, Galaxy On 6, Galaxy On 7 Prime, Galaxy On 8, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+.
-- Important to note: Currently it seems that Jio Wi-Fi is not supported on OnePlus phones.
Phones that support Airtel Wi-Fi calling
-- Apple: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.
-- OnePlus: OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T.
-- Xiaomi: Poco F1, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3.
You need to enable the Wi-Fi calling aka voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) on your device to avail the new service. To do this, you need to first connect to a Wi-Fi network, and then visit the Settings menu of your phone. Here, depending on the make of the phone, you'll have to find the Wi-Fi Calling or Wi-Fi calls option, and enable it.
Also, while Jio claims to offer the service across over 150 handset models, it isn't available for all mobile phones. You can check the compatibility of your device by visiting the dedicated Jio Wi-Fi calling webpage.
Apple: All iPhones that support iOS 13 are supported. This means: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.
-- Coolpad: CoolPlay 6, Mega 5C, Mega 5
-- Google: Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL (the name is missing in the Jio list but if 3 is supported we are sure 3XL is also supported. Pixel 3A and Pixel 3A XL
-- Infinix: Infinix Hot 7 Pro, Infinix Smart 3 Plus, Infinix Hot 6 Pro, Infinix S4
-- iTel S42
-- Lava: Lava Z61, Lava Z92, Lava Z60s, Lava Z81
-- Mobiistar: Mobiistar C1, Mobiistar C1 Shine, Mobiistar C2, Mobiistar Enjoy More X1 Selfie X1 Notch
-- Motorola: Moto G6
-- Tecno: Tecno Camon i4, Tecno Camon iSKY 3, Tecno Camon iTwin
-- Xiaomi: Poco F1, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro
-- Vivo: Vivo V11, Vivo V11 Pro, Vivo V15, Vivo V15 Pro, Vivo V9, Vivo V9 Pro, Vivo 1904, Vivo Y81, Vivo Y81i, Vivo Y91, Vivo Y91i, Vivo Y93, Vivo Y95, Vivo Y15, Vivo Y17, Vivo Y91, Vivo Z1 Pro
-- Samsung: Samsung has almost all phones that the company has released in the last two-three years. Also some models seems to be repeat, depending on their code-name changes. Here is the full list of Samsung phones supporting Wi-Fi calling on Jio network.
Galaxy J4 (2018), Samsung A10, Samsung A10S, Galaxy A30s, Galaxy A5 (2017), Galaxy A50s, Galaxy A70, Galaxy A8 Star, Galaxy A8+, Galaxy A80, Galaxy C9 Pro, Galaxy A20, Galaxy A30, Galaxy A5 (SM-A500G), Galaxy A5 (2016), Galaxy A6, Galaxy A6+, Galaxy A7, Galaxy A7 (2018), Galaxy A7 (2016), Galaxy A8, Galaxy A9 (2018), Galaxy A9 Pro, Galaxy C7 Pro, Galaxy Core Prime 4G, Galaxy J1 (2016), Galaxy J2, Galaxy J2 (2018), Galaxy J2 Ace, Galaxy J2 Hybrid Tray, Galaxy J3, Galaxy J3 Pro, Galaxy J4+, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J6, Galaxy J6+, Galaxy J7, Galaxy J7 Duo, Galaxy J8, Galaxy M10, Galaxy M20, Galaxy M40, Galaxy Note 4, Galaxy Note 4 Edge, Galaxy Note 5, Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10 Plus, Galaxy S10e, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 Edge, Galaxy S6 Edge Plus, Galaxy J2 (2016), Galaxy J2 Pro, Galaxy J5, Galaxy J5 Prime, Galaxy J7, Galaxy J7 Max, Galaxy J7 Nxt, Galaxy J7 Prime, Galaxy J7 On Nxt, Galaxy J7 Pro, Galaxy Note 10, Galaxy Note 10+, Galaxy Note 5 Duos, Galaxy Note 8, Galaxy On 5 Pro, Galaxy On 7 Pro, Galaxy On 8, Galaxy On 6, Galaxy On 7 Prime, Galaxy On 8, Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge, Galaxy S8, Galaxy S8+, Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9+.
-- Important to note: Currently it seems that Jio Wi-Fi is not supported on OnePlus phones.
Phones that support Airtel Wi-Fi calling
-- Apple: iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone XR, iPhone X, iPhone XS and the iPhone XS Max.
-- OnePlus: OnePlus 7, OnePlus 7T, OnePlus 7 Pro, OnePlus 7T Pro, OnePlus 6, OnePlus 6T.
-- Xiaomi: Poco F1, Xiaomi Redmi K20, Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro, Redmi 7, Redmi 7A, Redmi Note 7 Pro, Redmi Y3.
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