AT&T is currently sending out text messages letting eligible customers know that they may use Wi-Fi Calling when traveling abroad. Users on iOS 9.3 will be able to use Wi-Fi Calling when traveling abroad to place calls that won’t accrue airtime charges.
AT&T has been rolling out Wi-Fi Calling to users as far back as last August during the iOS 9 beta, but today’s announcement takes it one step further. Travelers now won’t have to rely on international minutes and plans to place calls back to the U.S. It’s worth noting that international calls while abroad internationally will still be charged the same rates as if the call was originating from the U.S.
AT&T has a page that further explains the advantages of Wi-Fi Calling for eligible customers. AT&T lists Wi-Fi Calling as supported on the iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6, and iPhone 6 Plus all running iOS 9.3.
Users on iOS 9.3 running the latest Carrier Update (AT&T 24.1) can take advantage of the feature now. If you’re on the latest iOS and still not seeing the latest carrier update, plug it into iTunes to attempt to force the update request again.
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Also worth mentioning is that AT&T now allows you to use NumberSync to make and receive calls from other devices on a cellular network (previously your other devices had to be on wifi). In the case of iPhone users, this means your other iCloud devices, like LTE iPads.
I love wifi calling. However I wish they would support text messages on other devices on wifi with number sync. I also wish texting while using wifi calling was more reliable. I can normally send a regular text on wifi calling however i rarely if ever receive any.
I wish I could use it…Verizon just added it but they don’t support the 5S or 5C. Such crap.
Meh…T-Mobile has already been doing this for nearly 2 years!