Are International Calls Free on WhatsApp in 2024?
Yes, but until you are making a WhatsApp voice call or voice chat. WhatsApp calls are not like your regular phone calls. You cannot call any of your contacts until or unless they are in your WhatsApp contact list. Okay, this is something we should look into in more detail so that there will be no confusion.
Whatsapp is a versatile messaging app, which is known for its user-friendly interface. But people often get confused between phone calls and WhatsApp voice calls. Whenever you are making a Whatsapp call internationally, please note that the person whom you are calling should be in your WhatsApp contact. In simple words, that person must be using WhatsApp with the same number on which you are trying to call them. You can not make a WhatsApp call if the next person is not using WhatsApp.
Is WhatsApp free internationally?
Whatsapp does not charge you extra for your calls. WhatsApp uses your mobile data or wifi connection to send any message, media, or even for your voice or video chats. So all you need is a stable internet connection to make a WhatsApp call.
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However, WhatsApp calls are not really free, they charge you data costs. If you are using a sim with an unlimited data package then you do not have to take any stress but if you have a limited daily or monthly plan then it is better to use wifi for WhatsApp calls.
WhatsApp calls generally consume high data. A one-minute call can charge you roughly around 0.17 MB to 0.23 MB of data, even more with a better voice quality. If you will opt for a WhatsApp video call then it will consume even more data than this. So when you are making a WhatsApp voice or video call it is always better to go with a wifi connection.
How to make an international WhatsApp call?
A few years back when WhatsApp was not introduced, it was very costly to make an international call. But the instant messaging app has made this very easy for you. Now you can talk for hours with your loved ones sitting far away from you.
Making an international call using WhatsApp is very easy. You can follow the below steps to make a voice call or video call internationally.
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- Open WhatsApp on your phone and navigate to the chat section to find your international contact. (You can also directly search the name in the search bar)
- Select the contact, and tap on the voice call or video call icon on the top right corner of the screen.
- If you are making your first call, allow permission to use your mic and camera.
- After this, the call will initiate, and it will start ringing. (If the contact has turned their data off, a call will be stuck to “calling” instead of “ringing”.)
- You can easily switch between your voice calls and video calls by simply tapping on the icons located at the bottom of your screen.
Are Group calls supported in WhatsApp international calls?
Yes, you can also make group calls using your WhatsApp internationally. You can enjoy both voice and video chats with your friends. WhatsApp offers you an exciting facility to connect with your family or friends group sitting far away from each other.
