Wifi usage while airplane mode is on.

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Wifi usage while airplane mode is on.

How is it possible to receive calls on airplane mode but connected to a hotel’s wifi? I have my phone on airplane mode and a number called my cell phone. I’m receiving text messages too. I’m connected to a hotels wifi but my phone is on airplane to prevent receiving charges for incoming text or phone calls. I expect to only receive iMessages since I’m connected to the hotel’s wifi. I don’t want international fees but I continue to receive calls & texts from people who DO NOT have iPhones. Verizon could not help.

Posted on Oct 6, 2021 6:19 AM

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Lawrence Finch

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Oct 6, 2021 5:55 PM in response to YardieG

Please answer my question. Do you have Wi-Fi Calling enabled? If you do then you can make and receive calls and send & receive SMS over Wi-Fi. Go to Settings/Cellular and check to see if Wi-Fi calling is enabled.

This works out well, because you are not charged for calls and texts over Wi-Fi calling even when roaming.

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Oct 6, 2021 6:52 AM in response to YardieG

Go to Settings/Cellular. Is Wi-Fi calling on?

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YardieG Author

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Oct 6, 2021 4:02 PM in response to Lawrence Finch

It was on…but is there a reason I’m receiving text messages from people who do not have iPhone, even tho I have on airplane mode & data off… I still receive text messages from people who have android phones. Normally when I have data off, airplane mode on, but on hotel wifi, I normally only receive iMessages.

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YardieG Author

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Oct 6, 2021 6:51 AM in response to YardieG

Also my data is off.

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