Some people have neglected phone calls due to the expansion of instant messaging applications such as WhatsApp or Telegram. The calls we make through our smartphone use the mobile network. The standard currently used is 3G, 4G, although 5G has already arrived in some places in our country. However, there are more modern technologies through which we can make calls.
Both VoLTE and VoWiFi calls are a great alternative to traditional voice calls. They work through the same mobile network and offer better quality. First of all, we are going to see what VoLTE and VoWiFi calls are and how you can activate these options if you are a Movistar customer.
What are VoLTE and VoWiFi calls
VoLTE is the acronym for Voice over LTE (Long Term Evolution) and they are calls over the Internet that use the data connection of our mobile. Conventional calls that exclusively use the 4G network for everything. They are free and activated by default if you have a compatible smartphone.
On the other hand, VoWiFi is the acronym for Voice over WiFi. As its name indicates, it is a technology that allows us to make calls through a WiFi connection. We can make them in any situation, even when we don’t have mobile coverage and they are an excellent alternative if we are abroad and want to avoid additional costs for making calls. Now that you know how these types of calls work, let’s see how you can activate these options.
VoWiFi calls
How to activate VoLTE calls in Movistar
The blue operator offers VoLTE calls by default, but for this you need to have a 4G/LTE compatible phone . This is the way to activate them if you have Android or iOS:
- Android: Settings> Network and Internet> Mobile network> Preferred network type. Here you will be able to choose between a 3G or 4G network and/or activate the VoLTE option.
- iPhone: Settings> Mobile data> Options> Voice and data. Here you can choose the network you want to make calls.
Some of the advantages of activating VoLTE calls are that they start faster and the voice quality is better, reducing background noise and without interrupting other options such as receiving a message. In addition, you do not consume mobile data.
How to activate VoWiFi calls in Movistar
Very useful when we do not have access to the mobile network. Movistar offers this service activated by default, so the only requirement you have to meet is to have a mobile phone with a WiFi connection and a compatible SIM. Nor does it consume mobile data and the procedure you must follow is like that of a regular call. Of course, you have to be close to a WiFi point is available if you are abroad . To activate VoWiFi calls follow these steps:
- Android: Enter the Phone app and go to More> Settings> Calls> WiFi calls.
- iPhone: Settings> Phone and activate the option WiFi calls.
These types of calls are designed to make up for poor mobile coverage through a wireless connection.