MTN Wifi calling

[1cdorli]

I saw that MTN now supports WiFi calling.
I set my Galaxy A20 to use this function. As a check, I looked at my normal airtime, then made a call, expecting the WiFi to take effect. After hanging up, I rechecked my airtime, and that had gone down!
Am I missing something? I thought that WiFi would be used BEFORE normal airtime

 

[3Gee]

I saw that MTN now supports WiFi calling.
I set my Galaxy A20 to use this function. As a check, I looked at my normal airtime, then made a call, expecting the WiFi to take effect. After hanging up, I rechecked my airtime, and that had gone down!
Am I missing something? I thought that WiFi would be used BEFORE normal airtime

WiFi calls still use airtime

 

[1cdorli]

So what's the point of using WiFi then?

 

[1cdorli]

If I make a call using WhatsApp, my airtime isn't touched

 

[Sayf777]

So what's the point of using WiFi then?

Your WiFi network acts like an extended network tower, useful for when you can't get signal where you are and also for overseas travel as its supposed use local rates when phoning back home if overseas.

 

[Sayf777]

So what's the point of using WiFi then?

Yip I get your point but in the case of WiFi calling you'll be phoning from your cell number and the receiver won't be charged data costs.

 

[werfie]

Wifi calling is only an additional method of providing you with network service. So you are no longer dependent on an MTN tower for signal, but can connect to any WiFi network and use that as your "MTN tower", even overseas.

For the rest of it, the normal rules still apply.

Don't confuse this with something like calling on Whatsapp or so. Think of it purely as a second way to connect to the MTN network in the absence of an MTN tower.

Only benefits here are:

1. Better calls where MTN tower coverage is bad.
2. While overseas, you are still able to make/receive calls at the same rates like you do locally without having to pay roaming charges.

 

[NoFear]

MTN also has more information and rather well articulated FAQ's list on the information page. Check it out:

MTN | Wi-Fi Calling - MTN South Africa

Wi-Fi Calling - MTN South Africa

www.mtn.co.za

 

[Sayf777]

Is anyone's WiFi calling down since a few hours ago?

 

[Sayf777]

Nevermind, work changed their ISP provider :/

 

[aquadat0r]

Still waiting for iPhone support. Would be nice to get an ETA on it.