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Voice over WiFi

Jan. 3, 2026

Recently, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) announced the nationwide rollout of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi).

About Voice over WiFi:

  • It is a technology that allows voice calls over Wi-Fi networks, bypassing traditional cellular networks.
  • It enables customers to make and receive voice calls and messages over a Wi-Fi network.
  • It is an IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS)-based service using the customer’s existing mobile number and phone dialer, without the need for third-party applications.
  • It is also known as Wi-Fi Calling.
  • It's built directly into your phone's operating system and works seamlessly with your existing phone number and contacts.
  • Working of Voice over Wi-Fi: It works by utilizing Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology to transmit voice data as digital packets over an internet connection.
  • Advantages of Voice over Wi-Fi:
    • It ensures clear and reliable connectivity in areas with weak mobile signal such as homes, offices, basements, and remote locations.
    • It helps reduce network congestion and is offered free of cost, with no additional charges for Wi-Fi calls.
    • It ensures clear and reliable connectivity in areas with weak mobile signal such as homes, offices, basements, and remote locations.

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