Wi-Fi Calling — Better Reception at Home
Poor mobile phone signal is just a fact of life out here. But it doesn't have to be — at least not at home. Did you know you can make and take calls over wi-fi? And text messages too!
How to turn on Wi-Fi Calling
- iPhone: Go to Settings → Phone → Wi-Fi Calling → turn it on.
- Android: Go to Settings → search "Wi-Fi Calling" → turn it on.
You may need to check that your carrier supports it (most do). Once it's on, your phone handles the rest automatically.
Tip of the Month — Starlink Standby Mode to Save $$
Starlink's standard plan runs from $69 per month. But there's an option called Standby Mode that costs just $8.50 a month.
In Standby Mode, you keep your spot in the system without paying full price. You can still make calls, send emails, do messaging, and basic browsing — just don't expect Netflix or online gaming!
And if you already have Starlink, you can do this too and save serious dollars.
How to switch to Standby Mode
- Log into your account at starlink.com
- Select Subscriptions, then select your service
- Select Manage
- Choose Pause Current Service
- Click Confirm
That's it. You drop to $8.50/month until you switch back. You can do this as often as you like.
Cost summary:
- Starlink hardware: around $599 upfront (currently has a special with no upfront cost for the "home internet" version)
- Standby Mode: $8.50/month when not using much data