Videotron becomes first Canadian carrier to enable toll-free international calling over Wi-Fi

Videotron  is the first Canadian carrier to enable its customers to place toll-free calls over Wi-Fi to a local number or to Canada in more than a hundred countries¹. Videotron’s new Wi-Fi Calling service lets eligible mobile customers² connect to a Wi-Fi network to make voice calls and send text messages, at home and abroad.

“We are confident that this new generation of mobile voice services will meet our customers’ needs and make their lives easier when they’re travelling and when they’re not,” says Bertrand Hébert, Vice President, Marketing of Videotron. “Videotron is strongly committed to mobile innovation and is constantly testing the technological limits to provide the best possible customer experience.”

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Wi-Fi calling comes to iPhone users on Telus

Telus subscribers who have iPhone 6 or newer and who have updated to iOS 10.2 can now avail of the Wi-Fi calling feature. Wi-Fi calling diverts calls from cellular to Wi-Fi when cell signals aren't great. The feture, when enabled, should seamlessly switch a user's phone service between cellular and Wi-Fi when needed. It's another way to ensure better call quality. Telus iPhone users with the iOS 10.2 OS installedcan simply turn the Wi-Fi calling feature on their 'Settings,' under the 'Phone' section.

“We’re excited to announce that Wi-Fi Calling is now available to TELUS iPhone customers! iPhone customers can send or receive calls, text and multimedia messages as usual, but if they ever experience poor cellular coverage, their iPhone will automatically switch to an available Wi-Fi connection for a more optimal experience. Most importantly, there is no additional cost. Wi-Fi calls and messages are billed the same way as regular calls and messages sent through the TELUS network,” a Telus rep explained.

Source: TELUS