Jio Wi-Fi Calling Service Launched, Supports Over 150 Mobile Devices: Check How to Enable, Benefits
Reliance Jio unveiled its awaited Wi-Fi calling service on Wednesday to offer voice and video calls across a Wi-Fi network. Jio has announced the nationwide launch of its Wi-Fi calling service, which is available for voice and video calls, after testing it over the past few months. Nonetheless, the service will be phased out until January 16. The telco headquartered in Mumbai says that over 150 smartphone models help the Jio Wi-Fi calling service. This is contrary to Airtel's Wi-Fi calling service, which was exclusive to some big models that companies like Apple, OnePlus, Samsung, and Xiaomi offered.
Users with an active tariff plan for Jio can use the Wi-Fi calling service to make voice calls using a Wi-Fi network— even if they are not connected to a mobile network. Jio users can make video calls using the new service as well as making voice calls over a Wi-Fi network. The service is also available at no additional cost, ensuring that consumers do not have to pay an additional amount to take advantage of their apps.
If you are in a remote area or in a building's cellular-dark zone where cellular networks are not available, the new service is useful. Jio claims that between VoLTE and Wi-Fi network, voice and video calls will switch seamlessly. It ensures that, when their devices move to a Wi-Fi network to facilitate ongoing calls, users will not face any delay.
How to enable Jio Wi-Fi calling (aka Jio VoWiFi) You need to allow your computer to use the new service by calling Wi-Fi or voice-over-Wi-Fi (VoWiFi). You must first connect to a Wi-Fi network to do this, and then access your phone's Settings menu. Here, depending on the phone's make, you will need to find and activate the Wi-Fi Calling or Wi-Fi option.
However, although Jio claims to offer the service across more than 150 handset models, not all mobile phones are available. By visiting the dedicated Jio Wi-Fi calling website, you can test the compatibility of your computer.
Last month, Jio arch-rival Airtel unveiled its Wi-Fi calling service in Delhi NCR for its subscribers, making the Delhi-based operator the first telco to provide Wi-Fi calling support. It also extended the service's availability to metropolitan cities like Kolkata and Mumbai, and expanded its reach to include a collection of handsets.
That said, by announcing the pan-India launch of its Wi-Fi calling service, Jio aims to take on Airtel. Given the increasing number of network issues in major cities across the country, to some extent, Wi-Fi calling is a relief. However, users need to connect to a Wi-Fi network in order to take advantage of the new development.