WiFi calling and 5g on Pixel 7a without O2 firmware

[Tedfisk]

Just looking at switching to O2, but it seems like my stock pixel 7a might not support WiFi calling. This is a must have feature for me as coverage here is spotty. Can anyone confirm or refute? Thanks.

[MI5 · Accepted solution]

@Tedfisk 

I have a 7a bought direct from Google and both work fine.

[madasaf1sh]

@Tedfisk 

Just to add if you are on PAYG you wont get WiFi Calling on o2, it is only on Pay Monthly and also if coverage is spotty where you are why stick with o2, rather than move to a network that would work for you..

[Tedfisk]

It's a contract I'm looking at. None of the providers is great as we're on top of a hill, but outside the house my old giffgaff deal seemed to have best data reliability - but giffgaff has no WiFi calling, of course.

[MI5]

No problems then @Tedfisk 

[madasaf1sh]

@Tedfisk 

Might be worth rechecking GiffGaff as they now have Wifi Calling / rolling it out

https://community.giffgaff.com/d/34049108-an-update-on-wifi-calling-and-volte 

[Tedfisk]

Thanks. Took the plunge and everything is working as expected.

[MI5]

You're welcome @Tedfisk