EE Wifi Calling

Denco1 · 06-04-2015, 12:33

Quote:

Anyone have an EE S5 mini to try this on?

I doubt it will work yet as it hasn't had its lollipop upgrade.

Synthetic42 · 06-04-2015, 13:43

Got my sister's boyfriend who has an S5 mini from EE to text, and he got the "thanks for for activating..." reply, so looks like it might work on those too

Denco1 · 06-04-2015, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthetic42

Got my sister's boyfriend who has an S5 mini from EE to text, and he got the "thanks for for activating..." reply, so looks like it might work on those too

I think basically any contract account will return that reply. I got that reply using a Moto X which definitely doesn't have the IMS settings so I think that reply is only stating that your account is provioned for WiFi calling, not that your device is capable of it.

The Lord Lucan · 06-04-2015, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

What about Lucan?

Wasn't my personal phone. It was a friends, Who works for a TV News company with a "large" EE account.. Besides i've already used wifi calling on an iPhone awhile ago.. BUT none on my own phone so I don't deserve that title.

1manonthebog · 06-04-2015, 17:43

So I got Sorry, we can't add WIFI calling to your EE plan. You can find out why you may not be eligible at ee.co.uk/wificalling

DevonBloke · 06-04-2015, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Wasn't my personal phone. It was a friends, Who works for a TV News company with a "large" EE account.. Besides i've already used wifi calling on an iPhone awhile ago.. BUT none on my own phone so I don't deserve that title.

See I said your posts were cryptic. I did't know if it was yours or not so I erred on the side of caution! Haha
Talking of TV companies I see the Live broadcasts from the campaign buses are nearly always without any breakup now.
I know they use all the networks normally with some bit of kit that can switch to the best high speed connection.
Still think they're brave to use cellular to transmit video on a moving bus though.

uno · 06-04-2015, 18:53

DevonBloke- The technology that Sky news are using for their election coverage uses I think it's 10 different Sim cards all bonded together for around 10-20mpbs stream minimum. The sims are from EE,O2,Vodafone,3,Truphone and Lyca and they are normally have at least 2 EE and Vodafone ones in at a time this works using both 3&4G

They have also have some EE cat6 mifis units to uplink non live footage the election night itself will show coverage of more seats than ever a lot using mobile coverage and is this is why Vodafone have had a team going round upgrading equipment and coverage in key seat areas

DevonBloke · 06-04-2015, 19:18

Really interesting. Thanks.

1manonthebog · 06-04-2015, 19:26

OK I finally managed to install EE Firmware on my S5, Now running POBK, I have no option in call settings for Wifi calling. Any ideas?

DevonBloke · 06-04-2015, 19:30

Right so it's the 7th tomorrow.
Is this when it all kicks off proper?
Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"?
Even though we know it's live already!

Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December??
Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router??
Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else???
Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister??
Will pigs fly??
Answers on a postcard.......

Tony_Betteridge · 06-04-2015, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1manonthebog

OK I finally managed to install EE Firmware on my S5, Now running POBK, I have no option in call settings for Wifi calling. Any ideas?

You could try ringing 150 and get them to add it manually or you may just need to be patient and wait a few days

Browno01 · 06-04-2015, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

Right so it's the 7th tomorrow.
Is this when it all kicks off proper?
Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"?
Even though we know it's live already!

Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December??
Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router??
Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else???
Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister??
Will pigs fly??
Answers on a postcard.......

Do we have any rumoured dates? I've seen some ages ago around here, but can't seem to find anything conclusive...
EDIT1:
Done some digging on my jailbroken 6 Plus, and in the Carrier Bundle...

There is a reference to using EE Wi-Fi as the DisplayName, so I think that the 18.0 Carrier Update can support Wi-Fi Calling.

We shall see...

EDIT2:
This was a mobileconfig file, and I emailed it to myself, installed it on my iPhone as a profile, and it seems to just be access to the EE Wi-Fi London Underground network?

carnivalist · 06-04-2015, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1manonthebog

So I got Sorry, we can't add WIFI calling to your EE plan. You can find out why you may not be eligible at ee.co.uk/wificalling

That link states that it will only be available on three (or two-and-a-half) handsets - the S6/Edge and Lumia 640. Bit rubbish if true. Am I to take it that if I get an EE branded Note 4 it won't work?

jchamier · 06-04-2015, 23:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

Right so it's the 7th tomorrow.
Is this when it all kicks off proper?
Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"?
Even though we know it's live already!

Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December??
Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router??
Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else???
Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister??
Will pigs fly??
Answers on a postcard.......

Yes
Maybe
Maybe

Hope so!
Maybe but you might want an N router with your AC handset
Probably not
Who knows!
Not yet seen on my local runway
Postcard not available error, out of stamps

tt1986 · 07-04-2015, 00:12

Launches 10th April.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1334...ng-to-iphone-6

d123 · 07-04-2015, 00:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by tt1986

Launches 10th April.

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1334...ng-to-iphone-6

Nothing new in that story (or even a verified date). All they are saying is that the S6 launches on the 10th and will have wifi calling (which is old news).

IslandNiles · 07-04-2015, 00:48

Engadget has the same story about it launching on 10th April on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, and the Lumia 640. No iPhone support at launch.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/06/e...-wifi-calling/

d123 · 07-04-2015, 01:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by IslandNiles

Engadget has the same story about it launching on 10th April on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, and the Lumia 640. No iPhone support at launch.

http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/06/e...-wifi-calling/

Again, nothing new, it appears they are just rehashing the original press release from last month.

Probably just click bait with everyone wondering what's happening.

The Lord Lucan · 07-04-2015, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by uno

DevonBloke- The technology that Sky news are using for their election coverage uses I think it's 10 different Sim cards all bonded together for around 10-20mpbs stream minimum. The sims are from EE,O2,Vodafone,3,Truphone and Lyca and they are normally have at least 2 EE and Vodafone ones in at a time this works using both 3&4G

They have also have some EE cat6 mifis units to uplink non live footage the election night itself will show coverage of more seats than ever a lot using mobile coverage and is this is why Vodafone have had a team going round upgrading equipment and coverage in key seat areas

Not sure where you got that from but it's EE with a Vodafone back up. Sky & BBC.
Most broadcasts are Sat uplinks anyways.

tt1986 · 07-04-2015, 01:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

Again, nothing new, it appears they are just rehashing the original press release from last month.

Probably just click bait with everyone wondering what's happening.

Or an embargoed press release scheduled for 0001 today, judging by the 307 articles on Google News about it posted in the past hour.

tt1986 · 07-04-2015, 01:11

To demonstrate the power of WiFi Calling, EE held a launch event in the basement of the Imperial War Museum's Churchill War Rooms, of all places.
https://recombu.com/digital/article/...lling-hands-on

Resonance · 07-04-2015, 06:30

EE offers wi-fi call back-up service - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32161094

ozz · 07-04-2015, 08:26

Web site updated

http://ee.co.uk/ee-and-me/network/wifi-calling

uno · 07-04-2015, 08:49

Lord Lucan- Yes most broadcasts will be satellite uplinks on election night but there will be over 50 done using Live U and similar mobile network technology. The info I posted about who provides the network comes from Sky News tech team themselves https://twitter.com/skynewstech/stat...35915908796416 hopefully that link works as they are a really interesting follow.

Back on topic it's excellent that Wifi Calling is officially launched now although I am not sure I like the sound of the comment on the EE website that it will be available for new customers on IPhone 5C upwards in a few weeks but existing customers will be a few months. If this is to be true and a further wait I can see there being some very annoyed existing customers and possible misselling claims as they made such a thing about it and kept customers hanging on. I am sure most will be understanding of a couple of weeks to update everybody but not a few months

The Lord Lucan · 07-04-2015, 09:11

Interesting. I do a lot of work with them, it seems the campaign bus is using the same tech (LU) the BBC did for the Olypmic Torch relay journey, so it is slightly unusual for Sky. Who usually just use EE exclusively.

Btw they are not using Truphone, for some reason some systems show that for an EE sim

5c & 5S customers will take longer to wade through because there is so many compared to 6(+) so they are keeping expectations low. Where as it will be provisioned straight away (near enough) when you purchase a new 5c - 6+ As part of the phone/account activation just like VV etc.

06-04-2015, 12:33	#1301
Denco1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 983	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 Anyone have an EE S5 mini to try this on? I doubt it will work yet as it hasn't had its lollipop upgrade.

06-04-2015, 13:43	#1302
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Got my sister's boyfriend who has an S5 mini from EE to text, and he got the "thanks for for activating..." reply, so looks like it might work on those too

06-04-2015, 14:13	#1303
Denco1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 983	Quote: Originally Posted by Synthetic42 Got my sister's boyfriend who has an S5 mini from EE to text, and he got the "thanks for for activating..." reply, so looks like it might work on those too I think basically any contract account will return that reply. I got that reply using a Moto X which definitely doesn't have the IMS settings so I think that reply is only stating that your account is provioned for WiFi calling, not that your device is capable of it.

06-04-2015, 16:37	#1304
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 What about Lucan? Wasn't my personal phone. It was a friends, Who works for a TV News company with a "large" EE account.. Besides i've already used wifi calling on an iPhone awhile ago.. BUT none on my own phone so I don't deserve that title.

06-04-2015, 17:43	#1305
1manonthebog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,332	So I got Sorry, we can't add WIFI calling to your EE plan. You can find out why you may not be eligible at ee.co.uk/wificalling

06-04-2015, 17:59	#1306
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Wasn't my personal phone. It was a friends, Who works for a TV News company with a "large" EE account.. Besides i've already used wifi calling on an iPhone awhile ago.. BUT none on my own phone so I don't deserve that title. See I said your posts were cryptic. I did't know if it was yours or not so I erred on the side of caution! Haha Talking of TV companies I see the Live broadcasts from the campaign buses are nearly always without any breakup now. I know they use all the networks normally with some bit of kit that can switch to the best high speed connection. Still think they're brave to use cellular to transmit video on a moving bus though.

06-04-2015, 18:53	#1307
uno Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 507	DevonBloke- The technology that Sky news are using for their election coverage uses I think it's 10 different Sim cards all bonded together for around 10-20mpbs stream minimum. The sims are from EE,O2,Vodafone,3,Truphone and Lyca and they are normally have at least 2 EE and Vodafone ones in at a time this works using both 3&4G They have also have some EE cat6 mifis units to uplink non live footage the election night itself will show coverage of more seats than ever a lot using mobile coverage and is this is why Vodafone have had a team going round upgrading equipment and coverage in key seat areas

06-04-2015, 19:18	#1308
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Really interesting. Thanks.

06-04-2015, 19:26	#1309
1manonthebog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,332	OK I finally managed to install EE Firmware on my S5, Now running POBK, I have no option in call settings for Wifi calling. Any ideas?

06-04-2015, 19:30	#1310
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Right so it's the 7th tomorrow. Is this when it all kicks off proper? Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"? Even though we know it's live already! Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December?? Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router?? Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else??? Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister?? Will pigs fly?? Answers on a postcard.......

06-04-2015, 19:36	#1311
Tony_Betteridge Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 10	Quote: Originally Posted by 1manonthebog OK I finally managed to install EE Firmware on my S5, Now running POBK, I have no option in call settings for Wifi calling. Any ideas? You could try ringing 150 and get them to add it manually or you may just need to be patient and wait a few days

06-04-2015, 22:28	#1312
Browno01 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 64	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke Right so it's the 7th tomorrow. Is this when it all kicks off proper? Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"? Even though we know it's live already! Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December?? Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router?? Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else??? Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister?? Will pigs fly?? Answers on a postcard....... Do we have any rumoured dates? I've seen some ages ago around here, but can't seem to find anything conclusive... EDIT1: Done some digging on my jailbroken 6 Plus, and in the Carrier Bundle... There is a reference to using EE Wi-Fi as the DisplayName, so I think that the 18.0 Carrier Update can support Wi-Fi Calling. We shall see... EDIT2: This was a mobileconfig file, and I emailed it to myself, installed it on my iPhone as a profile, and it seems to just be access to the EE Wi-Fi London Underground network?

06-04-2015, 22:59	#1313
carnivalist Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,412	Quote: Originally Posted by 1manonthebog So I got Sorry, we can't add WIFI calling to your EE plan. You can find out why you may not be eligible at ee.co.uk/wificalling That link states that it will only be available on three (or two-and-a-half) handsets - the S6/Edge and Lumia 640. Bit rubbish if true. Am I to take it that if I get an EE branded Note 4 it won't work?

06-04-2015, 23:36	#1314
jchamier Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: This forum Posts: 3,392	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke Right so it's the 7th tomorrow. Is this when it all kicks off proper? Will we finally "Watch this space" and actually see some information on "When WiFi calling will go live"? Even though we know it's live already! Will I see it on my iPhone 6 before December?? Will it work on my borderline 2Mbps ADSL with DG834 router?? Will it be better than my Signal box in that calls won't break up so much if someone starts using the broadband for something else??? Will Nick Clegg become Prime Minister?? Will pigs fly?? Answers on a postcard....... Yes Maybe Maybe Hope so! Maybe but you might want an N router with your AC handset Probably not Who knows! Not yet seen on my local runway Postcard not available error, out of stamps

07-04-2015, 00:12	#1315
tt1986 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 334	Launches 10th April. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1334...ng-to-iphone-6

07-04-2015, 00:27	#1316
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by tt1986 Launches 10th April. http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/1334...ng-to-iphone-6 Nothing new in that story (or even a verified date). All they are saying is that the S6 launches on the 10th and will have wifi calling (which is old news).

07-04-2015, 00:48	#1317
IslandNiles Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 13,091	Engadget has the same story about it launching on 10th April on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, and the Lumia 640. No iPhone support at launch. http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/06/e...-wifi-calling/

07-04-2015, 01:00	#1318
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by IslandNiles Engadget has the same story about it launching on 10th April on the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, and the Lumia 640. No iPhone support at launch. http://www.engadget.com/2015/04/06/e...-wifi-calling/ Again, nothing new, it appears they are just rehashing the original press release from last month. Probably just click bait with everyone wondering what's happening.

07-04-2015, 01:03	#1319
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by uno DevonBloke- The technology that Sky news are using for their election coverage uses I think it's 10 different Sim cards all bonded together for around 10-20mpbs stream minimum. The sims are from EE,O2,Vodafone,3,Truphone and Lyca and they are normally have at least 2 EE and Vodafone ones in at a time this works using both 3&4G They have also have some EE cat6 mifis units to uplink non live footage the election night itself will show coverage of more seats than ever a lot using mobile coverage and is this is why Vodafone have had a team going round upgrading equipment and coverage in key seat areas Not sure where you got that from but it's EE with a Vodafone back up. Sky & BBC. Most broadcasts are Sat uplinks anyways.

07-04-2015, 01:03	#1320
tt1986 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 334	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Again, nothing new, it appears they are just rehashing the original press release from last month. Probably just click bait with everyone wondering what's happening. Or an embargoed press release scheduled for 0001 today, judging by the 307 articles on Google News about it posted in the past hour.

07-04-2015, 01:11	#1321
tt1986 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 334	To demonstrate the power of WiFi Calling, EE held a launch event in the basement of the Imperial War Museum's Churchill War Rooms, of all places. https://recombu.com/digital/article/...lling-hands-on

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EE Wifi Calling

07-04-2015, 06:30	#1322
Resonance Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 9,212	EE offers wi-fi call back-up service - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-32161094

07-04-2015, 08:26	#1323
ozz Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rutland Posts: 564	Web site updated http://ee.co.uk/ee-and-me/network/wifi-calling

07-04-2015, 08:49	#1324
uno Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Leicestershire Posts: 507	Lord Lucan- Yes most broadcasts will be satellite uplinks on election night but there will be over 50 done using Live U and similar mobile network technology. The info I posted about who provides the network comes from Sky News tech team themselves https://twitter.com/skynewstech/stat...35915908796416 hopefully that link works as they are a really interesting follow. Back on topic it's excellent that Wifi Calling is officially launched now although I am not sure I like the sound of the comment on the EE website that it will be available for new customers on IPhone 5C upwards in a few weeks but existing customers will be a few months. If this is to be true and a further wait I can see there being some very annoyed existing customers and possible misselling claims as they made such a thing about it and kept customers hanging on. I am sure most will be understanding of a couple of weeks to update everybody but not a few months

07-04-2015, 09:11	#1325
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Interesting. I do a lot of work with them, it seems the campaign bus is using the same tech (LU) the BBC did for the Olypmic Torch relay journey, so it is slightly unusual for Sky. Who usually just use EE exclusively. Btw they are not using Truphone, for some reason some systems show that for an EE sim 5c & 5S customers will take longer to wade through because there is so many compared to 6(+) so they are keeping expectations low. Where as it will be provisioned straight away (near enough) when you purchase a new 5c - 6+ As part of the phone/account activation just like VV etc.