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Airtel Wi-Fi Calling: Here is a Checklist to Enable Seamless Calls

Airtel Wi-Fi Calling was introduced earlier this month first in New Delhi, but is now available in other cities of India as well

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Airtel Wi-Fi Calling, which was first launched in New Delhi, has now also been launched in several other cities is compatible with a few more devices. Wi-Fi Calling enables its smartphone customers to switch from LTE to Wi-Fi based calling when they are inside their homes or offices at no extra cost.

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However, as the service is still rolling out several users are reportedly facing problems accessing the Wi-Fi Calling feature. “I'm unable to use Wifi calling on my handset. Kindly get it resolved,” says Nikhil Arora on Twitter.

“hey guys, got a message saying wifi calling is available, turned it on, but doesnt look like its working on my handset (iphone 6s). I have airtel broadband,” says another consumer. However, the official Airtel Presence account has provided a few steps consumers can follow to ensure seamless Wi-Fi Calling.

How to Enable Seamless Airtel Wi-Fi Calling?

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Consumers need to note that the Airtel Wi-Fi Calling feature is currently available only for the company's Xstream Fiber home broadband users; however, the company says it is working on making the service compatible with all broadband services and Wi-Fi hotspots. Consumers on Airtel broadband can do the following to use the Voice Over Wi-Fi service:

  • Consumers need access to a Wi-Fi router with a high-speed internet connection.
  • The smartphone in use needs to be a Wi-Fi calling-enabled smartphone.
  • The smartphone also needs to be updated to the latest operating system.
  • The device should have switched on the Wi-Fi Calling feature.
  • Both VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling needs to be kept switched on to enjoy a seamless experience.

Places and Devices Which Support Airtel Wi-Fi Calling?

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Airtel Wi-Fi Calling is now available in the following places in India:

  • New Delhi
  • Mumbai
  • Kolkata
  • Karnataka
  • Andhra Pradesh
  • Tamil Nadu

Here is a list of devices it is currently compatible with:

  • Apple: All iPhone series starting 6s and above.
  • Xiaomi: Redmi K20, Redmi K20 Pro and POCO F1.
  • Samsung: J6, A10s, On6, S10, S10+, S10e, M20, M30s.
  • OnePlus: All models of OnePlus 7 Series as well as 6 Series.
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