February 25, 2020
Wi-Fi calling can be used in the North Wing or any other areas where there is poor cellular coverage.Ìý This can be done by enabling the Wi-Fi feature on your cellular device.Ìý This feature, available on iPhone IOS and Android devices, allows you to call and message (text and multimedia) over Wi-Fi when you have little or no cellular coverage.Ìý You can use Wi-Fi Calling to call and message as you do on the cellular network, even if the person on the other end is not using Wi-Fi Calling.
Wi-Fi calling is supported by most major carriers (Bell, Telus, Videotron, Rogers, Fido, Virgin, Freedom, Lucky).Ìý Please contact your cellular provider to confirm if Wi-Fi Calling with your device is supported.
Please follow the steps indicated below to turn on Wi-Fi Calling:
iPhone
- Open your iPhone Settings
- Select Phone or Cellular
- Select Wi-Fi Calling and turn on option
- You will need to read and accept the Wi-Fi Calling Terms and Conditions
- Enter your Emergency 911 Address
Android
- Open Phone > Settings
- Select Call Settings
- Turn on Wi-Fi Calling
- Enter your phone number. You will be sent a text message with a 6 digit one-time passcode *
- Enter the 6 digit one-time passcode *
- You will need to read and accept the Wi-Fi Calling Terms and Conditions
- Enter your Emergency 911 Address
- Close your browser
