Cell phone network is down. Maybe it's because of AT&T, which was down for many users on Thursday. Or it could be a different service in a week, a month, a year.
But you really need to make the call. How do I do it?
Simply put, you need a Wi-Fi connection. If you have it, there are several ways to overcome it.
Make a call over Wi-Fi
First, make sure Wi-Fi calling is turned on in your phone's settings. For iPhone users,[設定]You can turn on Wi-Fi Calling by going to your Cellular Settings page and enabling Wi-Fi Calling. Android users can turn on his Wi-Fi calling within the Phone app.
Once connected, you will be able to make calls almost normally.
Use the app
If you can connect your phone to Wi-Fi, you can use a variety of apps to stay connected. People who use WhatsApp can make calls and exchange text messages without having to connect to their mobile phone. The same goes for Meta's Messenger app, which allows users with a Facebook account to text, call, and video chat.
If you have an iPhone, you can use FaceTime to make calls. If you don't want to show your face and video chat with someone, you can choose the voice calling option, which works just like a phone call. Those using Android can use Google Voice to do the same thing.
In case of emergency, please use SOS
If you need to call 911, you have another option: the SOS feature included in many iPhones. When you enable SOS, your phone automatically calls your local emergency number and reports your location. It will also alert any emergency contacts you have set.
iPhone models 14 and later can use satellite to make calls even when cellular service or Wi-Fi isn't available. It is important to use this feature only in emergencies. You can't just call grandma and jump in.
Use a landline
Imagine a phone plugged into a wall. Calls made with this device are transmitted through a wire attached to a tall wooden pole.
SCIENCE FICTION? Incredibly, this technology still exists today. Not only that, but the sound quality is often better as well.
These phones, also known as landlines, are actually installed in many homes, perhaps the home of someone you know. And these relics work perfectly fine even in the event of a mass cell phone outage.
