Why do I still receive phone calls when cellular is off

I turned off the cellular signal (with wifi on) but I can still receive (junk) calls. Does anyone know why? How do I just have wifi but temporarily turn off cellular service on my phone?

iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Jan 19, 2022 3:11 PM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2022 3:18 PM

Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data only turns off data, not calls.


Try turning Settings > Airplane Mode on: Use Airplane Mode on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support and then turn Settings > Wi-Fi back on.


Or if you just don't want the phone to ring, use the ring/silent switch. How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support

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Jan 19, 2022 3:18 PM in response to yingchi

Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data only turns off data, not calls.


Try turning Settings > Airplane Mode on: Use Airplane Mode on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and Apple Watch - Apple Support and then turn Settings > Wi-Fi back on.


Or if you just don't want the phone to ring, use the ring/silent switch. How to put your iPhone on vibrate, ring, or silent mode - Apple Support

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