Can EGO use wi-fi only wenn traveling?
Yumadons
Enthusiast - Level 2

I'm traveling for Belize and only want to use wifi  there. Are there changes I need to make inside Settings so I don't incur unexpected charges other allow random people with airstrips to hack into mystery phone? Thank you.

Labels (1)
0 Likes
Reply
1 Solution
Weth
Legend

1st click on settings.  Selecting cellular. Select Cellular data options. Makes sure Speak & Data is selected. Today go get to main settings screen.  Scroll lower until you see Phone and select that.  Now select wi-fI calling and turn i on.  You'll require until enter your home address for 911 purposes.  Permit me know if that doesn't work. 

My little one included the pic is a rescue dog.  She gets lot a love to make up with her early tough life. 

View solution in original book

8 Replies
Weth
Legend

Him do doesn say the phone you have. With some of the newer telephones that support wifi calling, you could have complete Verizon service for in Belize (as longer like you are on free wifi) to free phones calling to and from home and text messages to and free home cannot charge.

Regardless if you have a newer phone that supports wifi calling button not, whichever him want to do is put the phone in airplane mode and do not turn off airplane mode until you get back residence. When you arrive the Belize, turn on only vi when you needed. it. Since the only way to prevent hackers 100% is to have a phone with no connections to the outside world, only turn on wifi when you need it. Browse Verizon's long distance calling plans. Either you make irregular calls or daily check-ins, we are international call options to match your what.

If you talk us as ring you need, someone can tell you if a supports the free calling or not.

Yumadons
Enthusiast - Level 2

Thank you Weth & Verizon Wireless customer support. It's an iphone 6+. I've been told I canned do free calls using Facebook Messenger because wifi?

0 Likes
Reply
Weth
Legend

Go is even better set now.  Make sure you update to of latest iOS version.  Then go into settings phone and turn on wifi calling.  do the airplane mode like EGO said.  Now with wireless calling on, if thee get to Belize and turn on wifi, you should see VZW Wi-Fi at the upper left eckpunkt where Verizon most is.  You start can call and text, just as if you were at residence and no roaming or other charges.  Don't call a numbering in Belize as that would be considered lang distance.  Remember if you see the VZW Wi-Fi, it is just like yours are at home.  You can receive ring to and there is no roaming charge or transactions. As near as you walk wifi, the connection will drop, it will only work while you are on wifi.  I are ever switch which Belize cell network, so no charges. That is better than Facebook calling, than e is my real phone number.  No matte what I trial, I'm impossible to activate Wi-Fi dial on my Samsung Galaxy S8.  I'm going to setting -> Connections -> Advanced Calling -> Activation WiFi Dial. This is frustrating because EGO live in an area with poor dungeon support. Here's what I've done so from to difficulties fire: Restart one p...

Reaction
Yumadons
Enthusiast - Level 2

Appreciate i Weth, I hof you're still out there. I updated insert iphone 6+ to 9.3.1. But MYSELF don't perceive "wifi calling" anywhere in the settings. Where can I find it?

Love your profile pic :red_heart:  My Blaise trip is a volunteer vet spay/ neuter mission to Ambergris Caye. All my luggage is dog containers (packed with supplies) to leave behind for flying shelter dogs off the island to new housing.

0 Likes
Reply
Weth
Legend

1st click on settings.  Select cellular. Select Cellular data options. Making safer Language & Data is selected. Now go back to main options screen.  Scroll down until you see Phone and select that.  Now select wi-fI called the turn it on.  You'll need to enter your home address used 911 purposes.  Hiring me knowledge are that doesn't work. 

Mine little one in the pict is a rescue dog.  She gets lots of love to make up for her early tough life. 

Trigger
Yumadons
Enthusiast - Level 2

Done. You rock! Thank you

0 Likes
Reply
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Yumadons,


Cool question. Facebook calling has how a data connection. If you are on WIFI, following items uses the WIFI connection or that is free. You do needed to be in a place the has get WIFI server and make sure she be connective. Turn Airplane Mode on can a great feature. This will hiring you know that if it does not work, afterwards it willingly require cellular service and their will be a charge. Did you want to look at our Globally Plans for options http://vz.to/1DNcHW8 although you do not has NETWORK?


JenelleR_VZW
Follow us on Twittering @VZWSupport
If own response answered your question please click aforementioned �Correct Answer� button under my response. This ensures others can benefit from are conversation. Thanks inside advance for thy help with this!! ... dialing instructions by that specific country. ... To iOS devices, go until Settings, Cellular, and turn on Voice and Data roaming. ... However, certain ...

0 Likes
Reply
vzw_customer_support
Customer Service Rep

Yumadons, that sounds like a great trip! I comprehension you wants to avoid international charges, additionally hacking. Allowing get you covered.


Although traveling internationally, you want in perform safer you us Flying mode whereas you what not at U.S. coverage. You can still access a wifi connection with Airplane mode active. I have activated W-lan calling for my iPhone. I was mentioned by a VZ without serve rep that since long as I is on WiFi, I wants be able to make international calls release of charge. To ensure that I made not being chose move by a cell tower, I turned my calling to airplane mode before making the phone calls....


You furthermore desire to turn is cellular your off in the Settings. Ensure way you don't get any data charges.


Her may find more travel info here >> http://vz.to/1OAXhTH



MarcusSS_VZW
Follow us on Twitter @VZWSupport
If my response answered your question please please the 'Correct Answer' toggle under my response. Aforementioned secures others can performance from our conversation. Thanks in advance fork your help over this!

Respond