The telecom company Vi (Vodafone Idea) has expanded its voice-over Wi-Fi calling service to Apple iPhones.

The telecom was already offering Wi-Fi calling for select Android smartphones, and now it’s rolling out the feature to iPhones too.

Vi announced that iPhones running iOS14.5 will be able to use Wi-Fi calling service to make and receive voice calls on a Wi-Fi network instead of using their existing cellular network.

This feature comes in handy in areas that have bad cellular reception. If the users in such areas have a reliable Wi-Fi connection, they will get better voice quality without any extra cost.

As per Vi, all iPhone users who have updated their handsets to iOS14.5, which was rolled out last week, can use their smartphone to make calls using Wi-Fi if they are in an area that has patchy cellular reception, to get a great voice quality.

The feature is only available in select regions. As per the Vi Website, the service is currently being offered in Maharashtra and Goa, Kolkata, Gujarat, Delhi as well as Mumbai circles.

The update also brings several privacy features and support for Face Unlock while wearing a mask (if you have an Apple Watch) and App Tracking Transparency that lets users control which apps should be allowed to track their activity across other apps and websites for offering personalized ads and sharing data with third parties.

Here’s how to enable Vi WiFi Calling on your iPhone (iPhone 6s or above):

1. To get the feature working, the users should have a working Wi-Fi, supported handset, and an active 4G SIM card
2. Upgrade your iPhone OS to the latest version
3. Go to Settings > Phone > and enable WiFi-calling

Apart from Apple handsets, Vi currently offers Wi-Fi calling facility on smartphones from OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Samsung, and Xiaomi.