Can I make WiFi calls with my 50+ mobiel?

In 2024, 92% of the Dutch population aged 12 years or older used a smartphone for private use, according to figures from CBS. Yet it still happens regularly that at home or at work you just don't have enough range to make a call. Fortunately, there is something for that: calling via WiFi. But can you actually use that with 50+ mobiel? In this article we explain how it works, what you can and cannot do, and what your options are if you want to remain reachable - even without a good mobile signal.

What is calling via WiFi?

Calling via WiFi means that you make your regular phone calls over a wireless Internet connection, rather than over a mobile network. So you call with your standard calling bundle, but over WiFi instead of 4G or 5G. Handy if you have barely any coverage indoors, but good WiFi.

Does 50+ support mobiel calling via WiFi?

Currently, 50+ mobiel does not offer native support for calling via WiFi (VoWiFi). So you cannot turn on 'WiFi calling' through your settings like some other providers.

Calling via apps like WhatsApp or Skype

What you can do is make calls through apps like WhatsApp, Skype, Zoom or FaceTime. These also use WiFi, but they do not consume calling minutes - only data if you're not connected to WiFi. You don't call via your normal 06 number either (except with WhatsApp).

Want to know more about these alternative methods?
Check: How can I make video calls with my phone?

Future plans with VoLTE and 5G

50+ mobiel does have innovations such as VoLTE (calling over 4G) and 5G. On their official page, you can read that these features are being rolled out. Whether WiFi calling will be part of that is not yet clear.

Which providers do offer WiFi calling?

KPN, Vodafone and Odido

Major providers such as KPN, Vodafone and Odido support WiFi calling by default. You can usually activate the feature in your settings.

Wondering how other providers compare?
Read: What is the best phone contract?

Calling minutes and limitations

Note: calling via WiFi with these providers simply costs calling minutes. So it is not a “free” alternative, unless you have unlimited calling.

What are the costs of calling via WiFi?

Within the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, calling via WiFi usually costs the same as a normal mobile call. You use your calling bundle, not your data bundle.

Abroad

Many providers automatically block WiFi calling outside Europe, or let you call via the local mobile network. This can result in roaming charges. Smart alternative: use apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime over WiFi.

Is my device suitable for WiFi calling?

Not every smartphone supports VoWiFi. As a rule, models from 2018 onwards (such as iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy S9) are suitable. With 50+ mobiel, it doesn't matter now, but when the feature is rolled out in the future, compatibility is important.

Conclusion: can you make WiFi calls with 50+ mobiel?

Short and honest: no, 50+ mobiel does not currently support WiFi calling with your 06 number. You can use apps like WhatsApp or Skype, but that's outside your regular bundle.

Want to make native WiFi calls - that is, with your calling minutes using your 06? Then you are now even better off with providers like KPN, Vodafone or Odido. If you prefer to stay with 50+ mobiel, then it remains to be seen whether they will add the feature in the future.

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