EE Wifi Calling

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 11:25

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Originally Posted by tigglepig

Oh how I both hate and love (at the same time) teasers like this!

Sorry.

Smurf001 · 11-12-2014, 11:32

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Thats good they agreed and no problem. I'm guessing you didn't take it further..

They offered me a Signal box three times but it never turned up.

The last time was just before I heard about wifi calling which was why I decided to wait a bit longer. When I first started this topic I was led to believe that wifi calling was due to be released, or at least information released, within a couple of weeks, but it is now over two months later and still no news has been released which is why I have decided I have waited long enough and now is a time for action.

tigglepig · 11-12-2014, 11:39

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Sorry.

Don't be, we (well, I do anyway) really appreciate the hints and heads up

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 11:50

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Originally Posted by Smurf001

They offered me a Signal box three times but it never turned up.

The last time was just before I heard about wifi calling which was why I decided to wait a bit longer. When I first started this topic I was led to believe that wifi calling was due to be released, or at least information released, within a couple of weeks, but it is now over two months later and still no news has been released which is why I have decided I have waited long enough and now is a time for action.

That is pretty bad, I'd have suggested you took this up with the executive office and i'd suggest trying to get out of your contract if you feel let down.

Smurf001 · 11-12-2014, 11:57

My contract has now ended, which I think is part of the reason I was having problems getting the signal box (although the third person I spoke to told me it was not a problem) as they wanted me to renew first but I was not prepared to renew without knowing for definite that with a signal box I would be able to get a signal, plus I need it for more than just my home location and I was told you can only have one signal box per customer.

I did look at buying signal boxes through ebay but was told that EE would only activate them if they came direct from them.

When I had first signed up to a contract with Orange the signal was fine, it has gone downhill in the last year or so.

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 12:21

Didi they say if your local Orange mast was switched off during these discussions?

Smurf001 · 11-12-2014, 12:25

It has been off for maintenance work recently and was vandalised a year (it is one of the Orange trees) or so ago but I don't think it was off at the times I was offered a signal box.

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 13:06

I'd raise the issue with the executive office to investigate the signal issues, upgrade path they are taking in areas and sending of signal boxes. At least to get to the bottom of it all without Wifi calling being a consideration as you have been treated pretty badly it seems.

srw985 · 11-12-2014, 14:06

http://i.imgur.com/mZ0Q0qf.png

Don't get too excited as it's been available 'now' on Google results page for months already

Smurf001 · 11-12-2014, 14:14

What I was told by customer services a few months ago was to look at the coverage map for the area with 4g closest to me. They said with 4g it is fanning outwards rather than just in certain places, so the map should be able to give me some idea of when it was arriving, although that was also the same advisor that told me that wifi calling was already live so I did not know whether to believe him.

As you say wifi calling is coming, and I know with my luck the second I move away from EE it will arrive, what I might try and do is see what the cheapest EE deal I can move onto is (or to PAYG if they allow me to move and then maybe to move back again, but not sure if that's possible) and also get a payg phone, different number, with another network, maybe with 3 or O2 so I can try their wifi app while I am waiting for ee wifi calling.

Synthetic42 · 11-12-2014, 14:14

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

It's coming

Embargo time?

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Synthetic42

Embargo time?

http://www.picsjoy.com/wp-content/up...ny-picture.jpg

Synthetic42 · 11-12-2014, 15:29

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

http://www.picsjoy.com/wp-content/up...ny-picture.jpg

Well done you just made me laugh out loud at work

luckily there's no one else in the office haha!

uno · 11-12-2014, 15:29

Staff should be able to have wifi Calling enabled on their phones from this afternoon and the public will happen this time.

As Lord Lucan also knows I would guess that the press releases have gone out as well

Silent No More · 11-12-2014, 15:40

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Originally Posted by uno

Staff should be able to have wifi Calling enabled on their phones from this afternoon and the public will happen this time.

Sorry, just to be clear, are you saying that the general public will have wifi calling enabled this afternoon?

Synthetic42 · 11-12-2014, 15:41

Good news!

Although I'm not getting too excited since the chances of me getting this on my OnePlus One running cyanogenmod are pretty slim

The Lord Lucan · 11-12-2014, 15:49

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Originally Posted by Synthetic42

Good news!

Although I'm not getting too excited since the chances of me getting this on my OnePlus One running cyanogenmod are pretty slim

This should be interesting. I've no idea if it will work.

Synthetic42 · 11-12-2014, 15:54

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Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

This should be interesting. I've no idea if it will work.

Once it's been confirmed it's gone live and I should have had a SIM update, I'll let you know

de525ma · 11-12-2014, 15:55

I have a nexus 5 on stock ROM, and I don't think that will work either...

PS What on earth is a "carrier update"? Some iOS thing?

Synthetic42 · 11-12-2014, 16:05

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Originally Posted by de525ma

I have a nexus 5 on stock ROM, and I don't think that will work either...

I don't have a Nexus to hand to try, but does this match up with the settings in your phone?

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2811843?hl=en

Followed that guide on my OPO to ask me when I make a call, but when I choose internet call it says there's no account. I guess the SIM update will create an account there (on android)

ColonelK · 11-12-2014, 16:17

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Originally Posted by Silent No More

Sorry, just to be clear, are you saying that the general public will have wifi calling enabled this afternoon?

That's what it sounds like.

Surely not (although hoping it will be)...

kev · 11-12-2014, 16:19

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Originally Posted by Synthetic42

I don't have a Nexus to hand to try, but does this match up with the settings in your phone?

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2811843?hl=en

Followed that guide on my OPO to ask me when I make a call, but when I choose internet call it says there's no account. I guess the SIM update will create an account there (on android)

That's for SIP calls - nothing to do with IMS (I used it years ago on my Xperia X10 for Sipgate).

On my phone (Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - other devices place the item elsewhere) pressing Settings, About, Status shows "IMS Registration State" of "Not registered" - this should be the one which changes when WiFi Calling is activated.

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Originally Posted by de525ma

PS What on earth is a "carrier update"? Some iOS thing?

Yeah, IOS Only - changes MMS settings etc. Equivalent to SIM Update on every other handset in the world.

de525ma · 11-12-2014, 16:21

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Originally Posted by kev

That's for SIP calls - nothing to do with IMS (I used it years ago on my Xperia X10 for Sipgate).

On my phone (Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - other devices place the item elsewhere) pressing Settings, About, Status shows "IMS Registration State" of "Not registered" - this should be the one which changes when WiFi Calling is activated.

Yeah "IMS registration state" is missing from my status screen.

kev · 11-12-2014, 16:23

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Originally Posted by de525ma

Yeah "IMS registration state" is missing from my status screen.

Some phones may hide it while the WiFi calling options are hidden (only showing those and the status when the SIM is enabled for it).

sparky93 · 11-12-2014, 16:32

sounds good, hoping it is soon, see how well it works at home, and at via my work netowrk too. experiments experiments.....

11-12-2014, 11:25	#326
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by tigglepig Oh how I both hate and love (at the same time) teasers like this! Sorry.

11-12-2014, 11:32	#327
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Thats good they agreed and no problem. I'm guessing you didn't take it further.. They offered me a Signal box three times but it never turned up. The last time was just before I heard about wifi calling which was why I decided to wait a bit longer. When I first started this topic I was led to believe that wifi calling was due to be released, or at least information released, within a couple of weeks, but it is now over two months later and still no news has been released which is why I have decided I have waited long enough and now is a time for action.

11-12-2014, 11:39	#328
tigglepig Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 36	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Sorry. Don't be, we (well, I do anyway) really appreciate the hints and heads up

11-12-2014, 11:50	#329
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by Smurf001 They offered me a Signal box three times but it never turned up. The last time was just before I heard about wifi calling which was why I decided to wait a bit longer. When I first started this topic I was led to believe that wifi calling was due to be released, or at least information released, within a couple of weeks, but it is now over two months later and still no news has been released which is why I have decided I have waited long enough and now is a time for action. That is pretty bad, I'd have suggested you took this up with the executive office and i'd suggest trying to get out of your contract if you feel let down.

11-12-2014, 11:57	#330
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	My contract has now ended, which I think is part of the reason I was having problems getting the signal box (although the third person I spoke to told me it was not a problem) as they wanted me to renew first but I was not prepared to renew without knowing for definite that with a signal box I would be able to get a signal, plus I need it for more than just my home location and I was told you can only have one signal box per customer. I did look at buying signal boxes through ebay but was told that EE would only activate them if they came direct from them. When I had first signed up to a contract with Orange the signal was fine, it has gone downhill in the last year or so.

11-12-2014, 12:21	#331
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Didi they say if your local Orange mast was switched off during these discussions?

11-12-2014, 12:25	#332
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	It has been off for maintenance work recently and was vandalised a year (it is one of the Orange trees) or so ago but I don't think it was off at the times I was offered a signal box.

11-12-2014, 13:06	#333
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	I'd raise the issue with the executive office to investigate the signal issues, upgrade path they are taking in areas and sending of signal boxes. At least to get to the bottom of it all without Wifi calling being a consideration as you have been treated pretty badly it seems.

11-12-2014, 14:06	#334
srw985 Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 283	http://i.imgur.com/mZ0Q0qf.png Don't get too excited as it's been available 'now' on Google results page for months already

11-12-2014, 14:14	#335
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	What I was told by customer services a few months ago was to look at the coverage map for the area with 4g closest to me. They said with 4g it is fanning outwards rather than just in certain places, so the map should be able to give me some idea of when it was arriving, although that was also the same advisor that told me that wifi calling was already live so I did not know whether to believe him. As you say wifi calling is coming, and I know with my luck the second I move away from EE it will arrive, what I might try and do is see what the cheapest EE deal I can move onto is (or to PAYG if they allow me to move and then maybe to move back again, but not sure if that's possible) and also get a payg phone, different number, with another network, maybe with 3 or O2 so I can try their wifi app while I am waiting for ee wifi calling.

11-12-2014, 14:14	#336
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan It's coming Embargo time?

11-12-2014, 15:25	#337
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 Embargo time? http://www.picsjoy.com/wp-content/up...ny-picture.jpg

11-12-2014, 15:29	#338
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan http://www.picsjoy.com/wp-content/up...ny-picture.jpg Well done you just made me laugh out loud at work luckily there's no one else in the office haha!

11-12-2014, 15:29	#339
uno Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 507	Staff should be able to have wifi Calling enabled on their phones from this afternoon and the public will happen this time. As Lord Lucan also knows I would guess that the press releases have gone out as well

11-12-2014, 15:40	#340
Silent No More Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 466	Quote: Originally Posted by uno Staff should be able to have wifi Calling enabled on their phones from this afternoon and the public will happen this time. Sorry, just to be clear, are you saying that the general public will have wifi calling enabled this afternoon?

11-12-2014, 15:41	#341
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Good news! Although I'm not getting too excited since the chances of me getting this on my OnePlus One running cyanogenmod are pretty slim

11-12-2014, 15:49	#342
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 Good news! Although I'm not getting too excited since the chances of me getting this on my OnePlus One running cyanogenmod are pretty slim This should be interesting. I've no idea if it will work.

11-12-2014, 15:54	#343
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan This should be interesting. I've no idea if it will work. Once it's been confirmed it's gone live and I should have had a SIM update, I'll let you know

11-12-2014, 15:55	#344
de525ma Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 787	I have a nexus 5 on stock ROM, and I don't think that will work either... PS What on earth is a "carrier update"? Some iOS thing?

11-12-2014, 16:05	#345
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Quote: Originally Posted by de525ma I have a nexus 5 on stock ROM, and I don't think that will work either... I don't have a Nexus to hand to try, but does this match up with the settings in your phone? https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2811843?hl=en Followed that guide on my OPO to ask me when I make a call, but when I choose internet call it says there's no account. I guess the SIM update will create an account there (on android)

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EE Wifi Calling

11-12-2014, 16:17	#346
ColonelK Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 7	Quote: Originally Posted by Silent No More Sorry, just to be clear, are you saying that the general public will have wifi calling enabled this afternoon? That's what it sounds like. Surely not (although hoping it will be)...

11-12-2014, 16:19	#347
kev Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: South Notts (Waltham TV TX) Posts: 20,200	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 I don't have a Nexus to hand to try, but does this match up with the settings in your phone? https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/2811843?hl=en Followed that guide on my OPO to ask me when I make a call, but when I choose internet call it says there's no account. I guess the SIM update will create an account there (on android) That's for SIP calls - nothing to do with IMS (I used it years ago on my Xperia X10 for Sipgate). On my phone (Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - other devices place the item elsewhere) pressing Settings, About, Status shows "IMS Registration State" of "Not registered" - this should be the one which changes when WiFi Calling is activated. Quote: Originally Posted by de525ma PS What on earth is a "carrier update"? Some iOS thing? Yeah, IOS Only - changes MMS settings etc. Equivalent to SIM Update on every other handset in the world.

11-12-2014, 16:21	#348
de525ma Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Portsmouth Posts: 787	Quote: Originally Posted by kev That's for SIP calls - nothing to do with IMS (I used it years ago on my Xperia X10 for Sipgate). On my phone (Sony Xperia Z1 Compact - other devices place the item elsewhere) pressing Settings, About, Status shows "IMS Registration State" of "Not registered" - this should be the one which changes when WiFi Calling is activated. Yeah "IMS registration state" is missing from my status screen.

11-12-2014, 16:23	#349
kev Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: South Notts (Waltham TV TX) Posts: 20,200	Quote: Originally Posted by de525ma Yeah "IMS registration state" is missing from my status screen. Some phones may hide it while the WiFi calling options are hidden (only showing those and the status when the SIM is enabled for it).

11-12-2014, 16:32	#350
sparky93 Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bromsgrove Posts: 395	sounds good, hoping it is soon, see how well it works at home, and at via my work netowrk too. experiments experiments.....