EE Wifi Calling

DevonBloke · 09-04-2015, 00:02

Quote:

People with slower broadband should in theory be able to make it break up, which Devon is trying to prove

Those with faster broadband have a much harder time.

It is amazing though JC. With the Signalbox I would end up running round the house turning off computers and Netflix while shouting (pointless on digital but we still do it) at the person the other end that the call would get better in a minute, which eventually it did and they would say "Oh, yes, I can hear you now".

With WC I can have a download and an upload going at the same time (not something that happens a lot to be honest) and still the voice call (while not good quality) is continuous.
Brilliant.

Alex_1 · 09-04-2015, 00:17

[quote=enapace;77613133]True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment.

Thanks enpace

i take it you are on a EE branded iphone?

enapace · 09-04-2015, 00:21

[quote=Alex_1;77631897]

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment.

Thanks enpace

i take it you are on a EE branded iphone?

No I have an unlocked iPhone 6 it works with WiFi Calling fine though and can't see why it won't work with VoLTE when it launches later this year.

d123 · 09-04-2015, 00:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by enapace

True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex_1

Thanks enpace

i take it you are on a EE branded iphone?

No such thing as a branded iPhone

.

DevonBloke · 09-04-2015, 00:57

Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone.
iPhones are iPhones.
Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!!

d123 · 09-04-2015, 00:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone.
iPhones are iPhones.
Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!!

Is there an echo in here

wrexham103.4 · 09-04-2015, 01:03

Got it on my 5C 😀

The Lord Lucan · 09-04-2015, 03:57

Apple purchased iPhone & CPW iPhone both working with Wifi calling here, so as suggested before hand all iPhones at least activated in the UK will work, from 5C upwards.

mjdj1689 · 09-04-2015, 06:25

The thing to remember is with this is that you lose Hd Calling.

dabotsonline · 09-04-2015, 08:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by a4704

My Apple-bought sim only (12 month contract) iPhone 6 Plus on 4GEE has the option showing up in Settings -> Phone -> Wifi Calls.

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilybealy

I'm on EE sim only 1 month and got it

Great to see that VoWiFi is supported on EE SIMO as well as handset plans, but a shame that - as described on page 59 ( http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...014378&page=59 ) - it is not supported on pre-pay.

Hope people haven't experienced too many dropped calls when moving out of a WiFi zone!

Incidentally, from looking at screenshots, it seems the new 2G/3G/4G toggle in iOS 8.3 only refers to the preferred network technology. This is different from the 'LTE Only' ('4G Only') being a distinct option to 'LTE Preferred' ('4G Preferred') on certain Android handsets when using *#*#4636#*#* . That will be useful for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (and successor) owners when VoLTE launches as by then EE's LTE coverage will be very comprehensive.

DevonBloke · 09-04-2015, 09:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by d123

Is there an echo in here

DON'T THINK SO...

Don't Think So....

don't think so.......

Browno01 · 09-04-2015, 09:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by dabotsonline

Incidentally, from looking at screenshots, it seems the new 2G/3G/4G toggle in iOS 8.3 only refers to the preferred network technology. This is different from the 'LTE Only' ('4G Only') being a distinct option to 'LTE Preferred' ('4G Preferred') on certain Android handsets when using *#*#4636#*#* . That will be useful for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (and successor) owners when VoLTE launches as by then EE's LTE coverage will be very comprehensive.

That toggle seems to be iOS 8.3 specific, on my 8.1.1, I don't seem to get it, only caveat so far.

Adamuk · 09-04-2015, 09:47

I have multiple access points in my house and can confirm that handover between them works seamlessly with wifi calling with my iPhone 6. Most other streams have a brief drop out when switching between but the wifi call remains crystal clear. Not sure if it makes a difference that they're all Airport Extremes, but I'm guessing it won't. They're connected by Ethernet.

The wifi network at work is very weak and slow, and must not be up to scratch as wifi calling won't work through it. It's a direct adsl and basic set up, so it's not any portal etc that's stopping it. The phone and EE must not consider the connection quality to be high enough to allow it.

Rob_Online · 09-04-2015, 09:47

All working at home last night on my Galaxy S5, doesn't seem to be working this morning at work, although it might have stopped working anyway. I work with the network here so will check if anything's being filtered or blocked!

moox · 09-04-2015, 10:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adamuk

The wifi network at work is very weak and slow, and must not be up to scratch as wifi calling won't work through it. It's a direct adsl and basic set up, so it's not any portal etc that's stopping it. The phone and EE must not consider the connection quality to be high enough to allow it.

Or that it's a router that has problems dealing with IPsec, as some do

1manonthebog · 09-04-2015, 11:11

Still nothing on my S5 should I admit defeat with this?

ozz · 09-04-2015, 11:28

Has anyone tried if it connects automatically with BT WiFi with FON hotspots?

anyonefortennis · 09-04-2015, 11:46

I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFiCall logo next to the EE logo and signal bar on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now?

Denco1 · 09-04-2015, 11:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis

I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFi Call logo next to the EE logo on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now?

Well if you have the WiFi call logo next to the EE logo, that's your answer isn't it?

Mystic Eddy · 09-04-2015, 11:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by anyonefortennis

I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFiCall logo next to the EE logo and signal bar on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now?

Put the phone in airplane mode. Turn wifi back on. EEWiFiCall should display next to the airplane symbol. Make a call. If it connects, you're setup for WC!
Strictly speaking, no need to do all that as you already have the new carrier name, but it's just fun to play with 😁.

anyonefortennis · 09-04-2015, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy

Put the phone in airplane mode. Turn wifi back on. EEWiFiCall should display next to the airplane symbol. Make a call. If it connects, you're setup for WC!
Strictly speaking, no need to do all that as you already have the new carrier name, but it's just fun to play with 😁.

Great thanks so much Eddy. You know more than the techies at EE who didn't know if the WiFi symbol meant it was on or not. I guess that means Airplane mode doesn't work anymore with WiFi calling activated. I guess that may cause a few problems on flights

carnivalist · 09-04-2015, 12:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by DevonBloke

Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone.
iPhones are iPhones.
Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!!

So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work?

Denco1 · 09-04-2015, 12:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnivalist

So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work?

The WiFi calling settings are different for every network. With iPhones Apple can push these settings with a carrier update, but with android they need to exist in the ROM itself. That's why say for example a Samsung S6 ROM with an EE CSC should work, but if it was Three's ROM then it wouldn't.

This may begin to change in android 5.1, we have to wait and see how Google change WiFi calling in android when they start there own network.

Synthetic42 · 09-04-2015, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by carnivalist

So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work?

I'm wondering if it's possible to extract whatever makes it work in lollipop on the s5 and port it to other android phones...

anyonefortennis · 09-04-2015, 12:22

Does WiFi work for texting as well?

09-04-2015, 00:02	#1526
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by jchamier People with slower broadband should in theory be able to make it break up, which Devon is trying to prove Those with faster broadband have a much harder time. It is amazing though JC. With the Signalbox I would end up running round the house turning off computers and Netflix while shouting (pointless on digital but we still do it) at the person the other end that the call would get better in a minute, which eventually it did and they would say "Oh, yes, I can hear you now". With WC I can have a download and an upload going at the same time (not something that happens a lot to be honest) and still the voice call (while not good quality) is continuous. Brilliant.

09-04-2015, 00:55	#1529
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by enapace True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment. Quote: Originally Posted by Alex_1 Thanks enpace i take it you are on a EE branded iphone? No such thing as a branded iPhone.

09-04-2015, 00:17	#1527
Alex_1 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Leeds Posts: 113	[quote=enapace;77613133]True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment. Thanks enpace i take it you are on a EE branded iphone?

09-04-2015, 00:21	#1528
enapace Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 4,249	[quote=Alex_1;77631897] Quote: Originally Posted by enapace True but that is the price I suppose you have to pay for a brilliant package. One of the big reasons I went with iPhone this time is because it brings it together so well at moment. Thanks enpace i take it you are on a EE branded iphone? No I have an unlocked iPhone 6 it works with WiFi Calling fine though and can't see why it won't work with VoLTE when it launches later this year.

09-04-2015, 00:57	#1530
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone. iPhones are iPhones. Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!!

09-04-2015, 00:58	#1531
d123 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,993	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone. iPhones are iPhones. Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!! Is there an echo in here

09-04-2015, 01:03	#1532
wrexham103.4 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3,140	Got it on my 5C 😀

09-04-2015, 03:57	#1533
The Lord Lucan Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,966	Apple purchased iPhone & CPW iPhone both working with Wifi calling here, so as suggested before hand all iPhones at least activated in the UK will work, from 5C upwards.

09-04-2015, 06:25	#1534
mjdj1689 Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cheshire Posts: 2,470	The thing to remember is with this is that you lose Hd Calling.

09-04-2015, 08:07	#1535
dabotsonline Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 225	Quote: Originally Posted by a4704 My Apple-bought sim only (12 month contract) iPhone 6 Plus on 4GEE has the option showing up in Settings -> Phone -> Wifi Calls. Quote: Originally Posted by neilybealy I'm on EE sim only 1 month and got it Great to see that VoWiFi is supported on EE SIMO as well as handset plans, but a shame that - as described on page 59 ( http://forums.digitalspy.co.uk/showt...014378&page=59 ) - it is not supported on pre-pay. Hope people haven't experienced too many dropped calls when moving out of a WiFi zone! Incidentally, from looking at screenshots, it seems the new 2G/3G/4G toggle in iOS 8.3 only refers to the preferred network technology. This is different from the 'LTE Only' ('4G Only') being a distinct option to 'LTE Preferred' ('4G Preferred') on certain Android handsets when using ##4636## . That will be useful for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (and successor) owners when VoLTE launches as by then EE's LTE coverage will be very comprehensive.

09-04-2015, 09:07	#1536
DevonBloke Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Totnes, Devon Posts: 6,694	Quote: Originally Posted by d123 Is there an echo in here DON'T THINK SO... Don't Think So.... don't think so.......

09-04-2015, 09:16	#1537
Browno01 Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 64	Quote: Originally Posted by dabotsonline Incidentally, from looking at screenshots, it seems the new 2G/3G/4G toggle in iOS 8.3 only refers to the preferred network technology. This is different from the 'LTE Only' ('4G Only') being a distinct option to 'LTE Preferred' ('4G Preferred') on certain Android handsets when using ##4636## . That will be useful for iPhone 6 and 6 Plus (and successor) owners when VoLTE launches as by then EE's LTE coverage will be very comprehensive. That toggle seems to be iOS 8.3 specific, on my 8.1.1, I don't seem to get it, only caveat so far.

09-04-2015, 09:47	#1538
Adamuk Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 130	I have multiple access points in my house and can confirm that handover between them works seamlessly with wifi calling with my iPhone 6. Most other streams have a brief drop out when switching between but the wifi call remains crystal clear. Not sure if it makes a difference that they're all Airport Extremes, but I'm guessing it won't. They're connected by Ethernet. The wifi network at work is very weak and slow, and must not be up to scratch as wifi calling won't work through it. It's a direct adsl and basic set up, so it's not any portal etc that's stopping it. The phone and EE must not consider the connection quality to be high enough to allow it.

09-04-2015, 09:47	#1539
Rob_Online Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somerset, UK (Mendip TX) Posts: 2,475	All working at home last night on my Galaxy S5, doesn't seem to be working this morning at work, although it might have stopped working anyway. I work with the network here so will check if anything's being filtered or blocked!

09-04-2015, 10:05	#1540
moox Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 14,645	Quote: Originally Posted by Adamuk The wifi network at work is very weak and slow, and must not be up to scratch as wifi calling won't work through it. It's a direct adsl and basic set up, so it's not any portal etc that's stopping it. The phone and EE must not consider the connection quality to be high enough to allow it. Or that it's a router that has problems dealing with IPsec, as some do

09-04-2015, 11:11	#1541
1manonthebog Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 2,332	Still nothing on my S5 should I admit defeat with this?

09-04-2015, 11:28	#1542
ozz Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Rutland Posts: 564	Has anyone tried if it connects automatically with BT WiFi with FON hotspots?

09-04-2015, 11:46	#1543
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFiCall logo next to the EE logo and signal bar on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now?

09-04-2015, 11:50	#1544
Denco1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 983	Quote: Originally Posted by anyonefortennis I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFi Call logo next to the EE logo on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now? Well if you have the WiFi call logo next to the EE logo, that's your answer isn't it?

09-04-2015, 11:54	#1545
Mystic Eddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,885	Quote: Originally Posted by anyonefortennis I texted wificalling to 150 but got a text back from EE saying sorry, we can't add WiFi calling to your EE plan. But when I called EE the guy in tier 2 tech support told me it looks like WiFi is up and running on my phone and I have a WiFiCall logo next to the EE logo and signal bar on my phone screen. Has anyone else experienced this problem? How do I know if my calls are actually WiFi or not now? Put the phone in airplane mode. Turn wifi back on. EEWiFiCall should display next to the airplane symbol. Make a call. If it connects, you're setup for WC! Strictly speaking, no need to do all that as you already have the new carrier name, but it's just fun to play with 😁.

09-04-2015, 11:57	#1546
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Quote: Originally Posted by Mystic Eddy Put the phone in airplane mode. Turn wifi back on. EEWiFiCall should display next to the airplane symbol. Make a call. If it connects, you're setup for WC! Strictly speaking, no need to do all that as you already have the new carrier name, but it's just fun to play with 😁. Great thanks so much Eddy. You know more than the techies at EE who didn't know if the WiFi symbol meant it was on or not. I guess that means Airplane mode doesn't work anymore with WiFi calling activated. I guess that may cause a few problems on flights

09-04-2015, 12:03	#1547
carnivalist Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 4,412	Quote: Originally Posted by DevonBloke Plus of course there is no such thing as an EE branded iPhone. iPhones are iPhones. Apple don't allow branding..... good god no!!! So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work?

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09-04-2015, 12:21	#1548
Denco1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 983	Quote: Originally Posted by carnivalist So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work? The WiFi calling settings are different for every network. With iPhones Apple can push these settings with a carrier update, but with android they need to exist in the ROM itself. That's why say for example a Samsung S6 ROM with an EE CSC should work, but if it was Three's ROM then it wouldn't. This may begin to change in android 5.1, we have to wait and see how Google change WiFi calling in android when they start there own network.

09-04-2015, 12:22	#1549
Synthetic42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Newcastle Posts: 1,510	Quote: Originally Posted by carnivalist So why do Android phones have to be branded for EE wi-fi calling to work? I'm wondering if it's possible to extract whatever makes it work in lollipop on the s5 and port it to other android phones...

09-04-2015, 12:22	#1550
anyonefortennis Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: 🇬🇧 Posts: 60,865	Does WiFi work for texting as well?