EE Wifi Calling

Smurf001 · 01-11-2014, 15:45

Someone on the EE community forum has said they were told by EE that wifi calling was designed to work on iOS 7 and it would work with the older iPhone models.

Although I think several of us have been told things by EE advisors that are not correct!

DevonBloke · 03-11-2014, 13:46

Well it appears WiFi calling disables calling continuity (being able to make or receive calls through your Mac or iPad via your iPhone).
Damn..... I only used that for the first time yesterday and thought it was pretty cool.
See the 5th pic on this page...
http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-us...e-ipad-enable/

d123 · 03-11-2014, 14:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

Well it appears WiFi calling disables calling continuity (being able to make or receive calls through your Mac or iPad via your iPhone).
Damn..... I only used that for the first time yesterday and thought it was pretty cool.
See the 5th pic on this page...
http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-us...e-ipad-enable/

I thought "Chinglish" was a thing of the past? or I wonder if the writer in your link was distracted or under the influence of something while writing the piece?

Quote:

If you’ve question how this Wi-Fi calling work? Then read, its work on a technology likewise; Generic Access Network (GAN) or an Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). Let’s you want to use this Wi-Fi Calling feature in your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C, then Keep enable Wi-Fi calling in your iPhone. Have you no idea about how to use Wi-Fi calling with iOS 8 don’t frustrate. Follow beneath Steps and get enjoy.
Note: – T-mobile Supports yet Wi-Fi calling with this Smartphone Model Only,

DevonBloke · 05-11-2014, 00:03

When's it coming on then??

Smurf001 · 05-11-2014, 10:02

According to EE's website it is:

Now

Soon

and 'We will give you more details nearer the time'

DevonBloke · 15-11-2014, 19:11

Anyone know anymore about when this might happen?
Lucan, Plymouth ??

The Lord Lucan · 17-11-2014, 01:22

Dec now.

wrexham103.4 · 17-11-2014, 02:36

Any idea what phones will be compatible ? Iphone 5c/s

Magic Cottage · 17-11-2014, 09:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

Dec now.

Or Jan, Feb or even March. Who knows except EE and lets face it, the tech news is hardly awash with any announcements or further information. I sometimes wonder with projects such as this, whether they are, in fact, anywhere near a launch. For those who are waiting, lets hope it's sooner rather than later.

The Lord Lucan · 17-11-2014, 13:47

It won't be that late.. They are very close to launch, several large business customers are already using (testing) it. Unforeseen technical issues when they are one of only two wifi calling networks in the world is hardly a reason to call them liars..

The 5C/S yes.

Magic Cottage · 17-11-2014, 14:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan

It won't be that late.. They are very close to launch, several large business customers are already using (testing) it. Unforeseen technical issues when they are one of only two wifi calling networks in the world is hardly a reason to call them liars..

The 5C/S yes.

I don't think I actually went as far as calling them liars. I'm sure they have every intention of launching this service but after seeing the O2 farce with Tu Go I'm sure it's far more complicated than they realised and therefore the reason it's a way off yet.

Who are the large business customers beta testing?

Smurf001 · 17-11-2014, 14:26

It's just a shame that EE can't give us more information, that would at least keep some of happy for a while.

Obviously there is information available as you have been able to answer that the service will be available on the 5c/5s. I have a 4s and in some places I have read it will be available on the 4s and in other places I have read it won't be.

I am also interested to know whether it will only be available on certain contracts as I don't want to sign up to a new contract then find out is not available. I would have thought that this is the sort of information EE would already have an answer to and would give people like me the chance to go out and buy new phones so that we are ready for the release date. My intention is to pass my 4s on to someone else and sign into a new contract, both of us would need wifi calling.

Although having now read that BT are going back into mobile's through EE's network and with wifi calling, I am tempted to wait to see what deal's they have if EE wifi calling is not going to be available soon.

paulker · 17-11-2014, 15:30

Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling?

If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users?

old bill2 · 17-11-2014, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulker

Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling?

If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users?

A revamped EE signal box has just been launched.I Should get one tomorrow.

paulker · 17-11-2014, 18:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by old bill2

A revamped EE signal box has just been launched.I Should get one tomorrow.

Are there any differences?

jabbamk1 · 17-11-2014, 18:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulker

Are there any differences?

Now in multiple colours!

(No idea what the difference is. Doubt its anything major)

old bill2 · 17-11-2014, 18:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulker

Are there any differences?

I will let you know tomorrow.

DevonBloke · 17-11-2014, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulker

Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling?

If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users?

No, I believe it is more reliant on the OS rather than the hardware.
So in theory and iPhone that will run iOS8 can do it... BUT... EE or Apple can decide to block it on a per handset basis of course!

DevonBloke · 17-11-2014, 21:57

So anyone know, if I have a signal box and WiFi calling, will WiFi calling override the cellular even if the cellular signal is strong?
I'm guessing it will since while it's designed to make our lives better, it also offloads a huge amount of traffic from the macro network, thereby allowing EE to use more 1800 spectrum for 4G, thereby making our lives better..........
See what they did there!

jabbamk1 · 17-11-2014, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

So anyone know, if I have a signal box and WiFi calling, will WiFi calling override the cellular even if the cellular signal is strong?
I'm guessing it will since while it's designed to make our lives better, it also offloads a huge amount of traffic from the macro network, thereby allowing EE to use more 1800 spectrum for 4G, thereby making our lives better..........
See what they did there!

Praise be to EE for making our lives easier!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2hgu0dgjpg.gif

davybhoy · 18-11-2014, 09:24

I've lost interest in this now. An update on expected launch from EE would be nice!

old bill2 · 18-11-2014, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulker

Are there any differences?

Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one.

DevonBloke · 18-11-2014, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by old bill2

Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one.

Picture?
Is there a model number on it?

WelshBluebird · 18-11-2014, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by old bill2

Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one.

So does that mean someone passing just outside your house could end up connected to it? Or is the range not quite that good?

The Lord Lucan · 18-11-2014, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by WelshBluebird

So does that mean someone passing just outside your house could end up connected to it? Or is the range not quite that good?

If the signal outside is terrible, it is possible but it will always try to stay on the cellular network. So perhaps a neighbour (if an apartment/semi) would be able to join it but not generally people outside. Besides it uses very little data for calls & texts.

01-11-2014, 15:45	#126
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	Someone on the EE community forum has said they were told by EE that wifi calling was designed to work on iOS 7 and it would work with the older iPhone models. Although I think several of us have been told things by EE advisors that are not correct!

03-11-2014, 13:46	#127
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Well it appears WiFi calling disables calling continuity (being able to make or receive calls through your Mac or iPad via your iPhone). Damn..... I only used that for the first time yesterday and thought it was pretty cool. See the 5th pic on this page... http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-us...e-ipad-enable/

03-11-2014, 14:36	#128
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke Well it appears WiFi calling disables calling continuity (being able to make or receive calls through your Mac or iPad via your iPhone). Damn..... I only used that for the first time yesterday and thought it was pretty cool. See the 5th pic on this page... http://www.howtoisolve.com/how-to-us...e-ipad-enable/ I thought "Chinglish" was a thing of the past? or I wonder if the writer in your link was distracted or under the influence of something while writing the piece? Quote: If you’ve question how this Wi-Fi calling work? Then read, its work on a technology likewise; Generic Access Network (GAN) or an Unlicensed Mobile Access (UMA). Let’s you want to use this Wi-Fi Calling feature in your iPhone 6, iPhone 6 plus, iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C, then Keep enable Wi-Fi calling in your iPhone. Have you no idea about how to use Wi-Fi calling with iOS 8 don’t frustrate. Follow beneath Steps and get enjoy. Note: – T-mobile Supports yet Wi-Fi calling with this Smartphone Model Only,

05-11-2014, 00:03	#129
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	When's it coming on then??

05-11-2014, 10:02	#130
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	According to EE's website it is: Now Soon and 'We will give you more details nearer the time'

15-11-2014, 19:11	#131
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Anyone know anymore about when this might happen? Lucan, Plymouth ??

17-11-2014, 01:22	#132
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Dec now.

17-11-2014, 02:36	#133
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Any idea what phones will be compatible ? Iphone 5c/s

17-11-2014, 09:19	#134
Magic Cottage Guest Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,663	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan Dec now. Or Jan, Feb or even March. Who knows except EE and lets face it, the tech news is hardly awash with any announcements or further information. I sometimes wonder with projects such as this, whether they are, in fact, anywhere near a launch. For those who are waiting, lets hope it's sooner rather than later.

17-11-2014, 13:47	#135
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	It won't be that late.. They are very close to launch, several large business customers are already using (testing) it. Unforeseen technical issues when they are one of only two wifi calling networks in the world is hardly a reason to call them liars.. The 5C/S yes.

17-11-2014, 14:24	#136
Magic Cottage Guest Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2,663	Quote: Originally Posted by The Lord Lucan It won't be that late.. They are very close to launch, several large business customers are already using (testing) it. Unforeseen technical issues when they are one of only two wifi calling networks in the world is hardly a reason to call them liars.. The 5C/S yes. I don't think I actually went as far as calling them liars. I'm sure they have every intention of launching this service but after seeing the O2 farce with Tu Go I'm sure it's far more complicated than they realised and therefore the reason it's a way off yet. Who are the large business customers beta testing?

17-11-2014, 14:26	#137
Smurf001 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 130	It's just a shame that EE can't give us more information, that would at least keep some of happy for a while. Obviously there is information available as you have been able to answer that the service will be available on the 5c/5s. I have a 4s and in some places I have read it will be available on the 4s and in other places I have read it won't be. I am also interested to know whether it will only be available on certain contracts as I don't want to sign up to a new contract then find out is not available. I would have thought that this is the sort of information EE would already have an answer to and would give people like me the chance to go out and buy new phones so that we are ready for the release date. My intention is to pass my 4s on to someone else and sign into a new contract, both of us would need wifi calling. Although having now read that BT are going back into mobile's through EE's network and with wifi calling, I am tempted to wait to see what deal's they have if EE wifi calling is not going to be available soon.

17-11-2014, 15:30	#138
paulker Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 901	Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling? If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users?

17-11-2014, 16:53	#139
old bill2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 621	Quote: Originally Posted by paulker Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling? If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users? A revamped EE signal box has just been launched.I Should get one tomorrow.

17-11-2014, 18:06	#140
paulker Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 901	Quote: Originally Posted by old bill2 A revamped EE signal box has just been launched.I Should get one tomorrow. Are there any differences?

17-11-2014, 18:30	#141
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by paulker Are there any differences? Now in multiple colours! (No idea what the difference is. Doubt its anything major)

17-11-2014, 18:32	#142
old bill2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 621	Quote: Originally Posted by paulker Are there any differences? I will let you know tomorrow.

17-11-2014, 21:53	#143
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by paulker Is it only iPhones that will be able to use wifi calling? If this is the case and signal boxes have been discontinued where does this leave android/windows users? No, I believe it is more reliant on the OS rather than the hardware. So in theory and iPhone that will run iOS8 can do it... BUT... EE or Apple can decide to block it on a per handset basis of course!

17-11-2014, 21:57	#144
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	So anyone know, if I have a signal box and WiFi calling, will WiFi calling override the cellular even if the cellular signal is strong? I'm guessing it will since while it's designed to make our lives better, it also offloads a huge amount of traffic from the macro network, thereby allowing EE to use more 1800 spectrum for 4G, thereby making our lives better.......... See what they did there!

17-11-2014, 22:00	#145
jabbamk1 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: London, UK Posts: 8,759	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke So anyone know, if I have a signal box and WiFi calling, will WiFi calling override the cellular even if the cellular signal is strong? I'm guessing it will since while it's designed to make our lives better, it also offloads a huge amount of traffic from the macro network, thereby allowing EE to use more 1800 spectrum for 4G, thereby making our lives better.......... See what they did there! Praise be to EE for making our lives easier! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...2hgu0dgjpg.gif

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EE Wifi Calling

18-11-2014, 09:24	#146
davybhoy Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Belfast Posts: 1,241	I've lost interest in this now. An update on expected launch from EE would be nice!

18-11-2014, 11:47	#147
old bill2 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 621	Quote: Originally Posted by paulker Are there any differences? Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one.

18-11-2014, 12:19	#148
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by old bill2 Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one. Picture? Is there a model number on it?

18-11-2014, 13:54	#149
WelshBluebird Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 720	Quote: Originally Posted by old bill2 Its arrived. Its made by Cisco. Its pure white with just the EE logo on it. Its more of a upright box then the old one. Its still gives you the beeping noise when you connect to it. You just need to plug it in and call CS. No need to register any numbers its just open. Even my wife's Virgin mobile picked it up. Data wise it just gives you HSDPA speeds around 9 Meg at. best. The range on it seems to be better then the old one. So does that mean someone passing just outside your house could end up connected to it? Or is the range not quite that good?

18-11-2014, 14:38	#150
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Quote: Originally Posted by WelshBluebird So does that mean someone passing just outside your house could end up connected to it? Or is the range not quite that good? If the signal outside is terrible, it is possible but it will always try to stay on the cellular network. So perhaps a neighbour (if an apartment/semi) would be able to join it but not generally people outside. Besides it uses very little data for calls & texts.