Switching off cellular on iphone

len112 · 29-12-2012, 12:44

My mate found out that switching off cellular on his new iphone still allows him to make calls , how does that work , are the calls going over wifi hence free or do the still go over the cellular network ?

Roush · 29-12-2012, 12:46

That option only switches off data communication. Voice calls are still possible.

Switch on Airplane Mode to fully disable the cellular radio.

chrisjr · 29-12-2012, 12:48

I suspect that it refers to data only, not voice calls. You can easily prove that by turning off WiFi as well and making a call.

Most phones have such a feature. It just forces the phone to use WiFi for stuff like web browsing so you don't incur any data charges.

29-12-2012, 12:44	#1
len112 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 3,943	Switching off cellular on iphone My mate found out that switching off cellular on his new iphone still allows him to make calls , how does that work , are the calls going over wifi hence free or do the still go over the cellular network ?

29-12-2012, 12:46	#2
Roush Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 2,938	That option only switches off data communication. Voice calls are still possible. Switch on Airplane Mode to fully disable the cellular radio.

29-12-2012, 12:48	#3
chrisjr Forum Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Posts: 27,916	I suspect that it refers to data only, not voice calls. You can easily prove that by turning off WiFi as well and making a call. Most phones have such a feature. It just forces the phone to use WiFi for stuff like web browsing so you don't incur any data charges.

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