You can use WiFi calling and messaging any time that your phone has a steady WiFi signal. You can do so without a cellular connection, so even if your phone is not able to make regular calls, you can WiFi call/text as long as you have the internet.
How do I turn on SMS over Wi-Fi?
- Go to your phone's calling app.
- Select More or the three dots in the top right corner.
- Select Settings.
- Turn on Wi-Fi Calling. This will also enable Wi-Fi SMS.
Can I get SMS over Wi-Fi?
SMS over Wi-Fi means that when your phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network that can access the internet, you'll still be able to receive SMS messages even if your phone is not in an area where it can connect to our mobile network.May 6, 2020
Why won't SMS send over Wi-Fi?
The technology used by phone operators to send or receive SMS doesn't work over networks like WiFi. For security reasons the public Internet is not allowed to access the mobile network directly. However, phones that support VoLTE and VoWiFi can also send messages over WiFi.