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Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) and Voice Over WiFi (VoWiFi) FAQs

  • VoLTE (Voice over LTE) lets you make voice calls over the LTE network instead of 2G or 3G.

  • VoWiFi (Voice over Wi-Fi), also known as Wi-Fi Calling, allows you to make calls using a Wi-Fi connection.


Benefits of VoLTE and VoWiFi:

 

  • Better voice quality

  • Faster call setup

  • Works even if the person you’re calling doesn’t have a VoLTE-capable device

  • Distinct ringtone for VoLTE-to-VoLTE or VoWiFi-to-VoWiFi calls (long beep, like IDD calls)


Calls between VoLTE/VoWiFi and 2G/3G devices will have the usual ringtone.

To activate VoLTE and VoWiFi Call, you must:

 

  • Ensure that you have upgraded your SIM to LTE/5G.

  • Check if your device is VoLTE/VoWiFi Call capable (“What devices can be used for Globe VoLTE/VoWiFi?”)

  • Update to the latest OS version for your device.

  • Turn on VoLTE and WiFi Calling in Settings.


To turn on VoLTE

 

  • On Android phones, Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks > VoLTE calls

  • On iOS, Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data > turn on VoLTE


To turn on VoWiFi Call:

 

  • On Android phones, Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi Calling

  • On iOS, Settings > Cellular > Wi-Fi Calling > Turn on Wi-Fi Calling on this iPhone

  • Check if any of these icons appear on your status bar to confirm successful activation.

With VoLTE and VoWiFi, you can enjoy:

 

  1. Clearer voice quality

  2. Faster call connections

  3. Quicker text message delivery

  4. Improved battery life for your phone

  5. The ability to use data and make calls simultaneously

  6. Better indoor coverage with VoWiFi


Bonus for Android users: Make video calls between VoLTE or VoWiFi devices without needing a separate app.

  • Postpaid customers: VoLTE and VoWiFi are available for all Globe Postpaid plans.

  • Prepaid customers: As of November 9, 2022, selected Globe Prepaid and TM customers are eligible. Check your text notifications for activation steps. Expansion to more Prepaid customers is ongoing.

To know if you're connected to VoLTE:
> On Android phones, you should be able to see the VoLTE icon in your home screen beside your cell signal bar.
> On iPhones, you should be able to see the LTE icon even during calls.


To know if you're connected to VoWiFi:
> On Android phones, you should be able to see the VoWiFi icon beside your WiFi signal bar.
> On iPhones, you should be able to see VoWiFi beside the Globe signal when you swipe down from the top and in your lock screen.

If your device is among the models in this list, then your device is compatible with VoLTE or VoWiFi:

 

VoLTE and VoWiFi Call Capable Devices

Apple

iPhone 6S and 6S+

iPhone XR

iPhone 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12 Mini

iPhone 13 Mini 

iPhone 14 Pro

iPhone SE (1st Gen)

iPhone XS MAX

iPhone SE (2nd Gen)

iPhone 13 

iPhone SE 3rd Gen 

iPhone 14 Pro Max

iPhone 7 and 7+

iPhone XS

iPhone 12

iPhone 13 Pro 

iPhone 14 

 

iPhone 8 and 8+

iPhone 11

iPhone 12 Pro

iPhone 13 Pro Max 

iPhone 14 Plus

 

iPhone X

iPhone 11 Pro

iPhone 12 Pro Max

 

 

 

ASUS

HONOR

ROG 7

ROG 7 Ultimate

 

X6 LTE

70 5G

X9A

Huawei

Mate 30

Mate X3 LTE 

Nova 11 Pro

Nova 8i 

Nova Y90 

P50 Pro LTE

Mate 30 Pro

Mate XS 2 

Nova 11i

Nova 9 LTE 

P40

P60 Pro

Mate 30 Pro 5G

Nova 10 

Nova 7 5G

Nova 9 SE LTE 

P40 Pro

Y7a 

Mate 40 Pro 5G 

Nova 10 SE

Nova 7 SE

Nova Y61

P40 Pro+

 

Mate 50 LTE

Nova 11

Nova 8

Nova Y70 LTE

P50 Pocket LTE

 

INFINIX

Motorola

HOT 20 5G

Edge 20 Pro 5G 

E7i Power LTE

Nokia

7.2

Nokia 3.2

Nokia 2720

1.4

G50 5G

 

Oppo

A16

A76 LTE

A96 LTE

Reno 10 Pro

Reno 6 5G

Reno 8 5G

A16k

A78

A98

Reno 10 Pro+

Reno 6Z 5G

Reno 8 Pro 5G

A54

A92

FIND N2 Flip 5G

Reno 5 5G

Reno 7 5G

Reno 8z 5G

A57 LTE

A94

Reno 10

Reno 5 LTE

Reno 7z 5G

 

A74 5G

A95

 

 

 

 

realme

8 5G

9 Pro 5G

C11

C25

C30

C33

8i LTE

9 Pro+ 5G

C21-Y

C25s

C30s

C35 LTE

GT Master

GT NEO 3 5G

Pad mini LTE

 

 

 

Samsung

Galaxy A01

Galaxy A20

Galaxy A51

Galaxy M23 5G

Galaxy S21 5G

Galaxy S9+

Galaxy A01 Core

Galaxy A21s

Galaxy A52 5G

Galaxy M33 5G

Galaxy S21 FE 5G

Galaxy TAB S8 5G

Galaxy A02

Galaxy A21s

Galaxy A52 LTE

Galaxy Note 10

Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G

Galaxy TAB S8+ 5G

Galaxy A02s

Galaxy A22 5G

Galaxy A52s 5G

Galaxy Note 10 LITE

Galaxy S21+ 5G

Galaxy TAB S9+

Galaxy A03

Galaxy A23 5G

Galaxy A53 5G

Galaxy Note 10+

Galaxy S22 5G

Galaxy Z Flip

Galaxy A03s

Galaxy A30

Galaxy A54 5G

Galaxy Note 20 5G

Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Z Flip 2

Galaxy A04 LTE

Galaxy A30s

Galaxy A6 2018

Galaxy Note 20 ULTRA 5G

Galaxy S22+ 5G

Galaxy Z Flip 3

Galaxy A04e

Galaxy A31

Galaxy A6+ 2018

Galaxy Note 9

Galaxy S23

Galaxy Z Flip 4

Galaxy A10

Galaxy A31

Galaxy A7 2018

Galaxy S10

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

Galaxy Z Flip 5

Galaxy A10s

Galaxy A32 5G

Galaxy A70

Galaxy S10+

Galaxy S23+

Galaxy Z Fold

Galaxy A11

Galaxy A33 5G

Galaxy A72 LTE

Galaxy S10e

Galaxy S8

Galaxy Z Fold 2

Galaxy A12

Galaxy A34 5G

Galaxy A73 5G

Galaxy S20

Galaxy S8+

Galaxy Z Fold 3

Galaxy A13

Galaxy A42 5G

Galaxy A8 TAB LTE

Galaxy S20 FE LTE 

Galaxy S9

Galaxy Z Fold 4

Galaxy A13 5G

Galaxy A50

Galaxy A80

Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G

Galaxy TAB S9 Ultra

Galaxy Z Fold 5

Galaxy A14

Galaxy A50s

Galaxy M12 LTE

Galaxy S20+

TECNO

ZTE

POCO

Spark 10 5G

Pova 5G 

Blade A73

X5 Pro 5G

M5 LTE

VIVO

V23 5G

V23e 5G

X70 5G

Y1S 

Y52 5G

Y72 5G

Xiaomi

11 Lite 5G

12 Lite 5G

Redmi 10 LTE

Redmi 9A

Redmi Note 10 5G

Redmi Note 12 5G

11S 5G Variant

12 Pro 5G

Redmi 10A

Redmi 9C

Redmi Note 11 LTE

Redmi Note 12 LTE Variant

11T 5G

13 5G

Redmi 12 5G

Redmi 9T

Redmi Note 11S 5G variant

Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G

11T Pro 5G

MI 10T Pro 5G

Redmi 12C LTE

Redmi A1 LTE

Redmi Note 11S LTE

Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G

12 5G

Redmi 10 5G

VoLTE-Only Capable Devices

ASUS

HONOR

Nokia

Samsung 

ROG 6

ROG 6 PRO

MAGIC 5 Pro 5G

C01 Plus

Galaxy A71

Huawei

Mate 10

Mate 20 Pro / Porsche ed

Nova 3i

P30

XS (5G)

Y9 Prime 2019

Mate 10 Pro

P20 Pro

Nova 5T

P30 Lite

Y7 Pro

Y9S

Mate 20

P20

Nova 7i

P30 Pro

Y9 2019

 

Oppo

A17 LTE

A53 

Reno 4 

Reno 4Z 5G 

7i 

C15 

A17k LTE

A55 LTE

Vivo

V25 

Y15A LTE

Y21T LTE

Y55 5G

Y76 5G

Xiaomi

12T 

Redmi Note 11 Pro 5G

Redmi 10C

Redmi Note 10S

VoWiFi Call-Only Capable Devices

ASUS

Oppo

ROG 6 5G

ROG 6 Pro 5G

 

A17

A17k

A55

VIVO

V25 5G

VY55 5G

Y15A

Y21T

Y75 5G

 

Xiaomi

12T 5G

Note10S

 

 

 

 

To check if your software is updated for VoLTE/VoWiFi:

 

  • For Android, go to your Device Settings > Software Update, check if your device is up-to-date. If not, please update it first.

  • For iPhones, go to your Settings > General >> About. You'll get a message asking to install the latest OS update. After downloading this new update, simply restart your iPhone just to ensure that the installation process of all updates is done properly.

We won’t be charging additional fees for VoLTE. If you’re registered to an unlimited call promo within Globe, you can also have UNLI VoLTE calls within Globe. Your mobile data allowance will not be used up when you make VoLTE calls.


There won’t be additional charges for VoWiFi Call either. Calls over VoWiFi will be charged just like a regular call.

If you’re unable to use VoLTE, follow these steps:

 

  1. Ensure your device is VoLTE-capable.

  2. Check for software updates:

    • Huawei: Check the HiCare App for updates.

    • Apple: Go to Settings > General > About.

    • Samsung: Swipe down and check if VoLTE is enabled or check your settings.

  3. Confirm your Network Mode is set to LTE.

  4. Verify your Internet APN is set to internet.globe.com.ph.

  5. Restart your device.

 

If you’re unable to use VoWiFi Call, try these steps:

 

  1. Check if your device supports VoWiFi.

  2. Ensure your software is up-to-date.

  3. Connect to a Wi-Fi network with at least 512 kbps speed or 3 Wi-Fi bars. Use Speedtest.net to verify your connection.

  4. Enable VoWiFi in your device settings and turn VoLTE off.

  5. Make sure your device settings prioritize Wi-Fi over mobile networks for voice calls.

  6. Restart your device.


If issues persist, send us a message at m.me/globeph for further assistance.

  • For Samsung, you may simply turn on/off VoLTE and VoWiFi by going to Settings > Connections > Mobile Networks for VoLTE or > WiFi for WiFi Calling.

  • For Huawei, go to your Settings > Wireless & networks > Mobile network for VoLTE, or > WiFi Calling

  • For iPhones, go to your Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options > Voice & Data for VoLTE, or > WiFi Calling.

You need to enable your device location first and/or turn off the airplane mode.

Yes, you can use VoWiFi on any Wi-Fi connection, but for the best experience, connect to a private and secure Wi-Fi network.


Tips for reliable VoWiFi:

 

  • Avoid public Wi-Fi in malls or airports, as unreliable signals may lead to call failures.

  • Use a private network with a strong signal.


Requirements for VoWiFi:

 

  • An LTE SIM.

  • A VoWiFi-capable phone.

  • VoWiFi service activated on your mobile device.


If VoWiFi isn’t activated yet, you can request it via the GlobeOne app:

 

  1. Go to Menu > Help & Support > Send Us Your Concern > Network Concern.

  2. Select I want to activate my VoLTE/VoWiFi service.