Wifi calling is a great way to make calls when you don’t have cell phone service. However, there are some disadvantages of wifi calling that you should be aware of. In this blog post, we will discuss the cons of wifi calling.
wifi calling is not secured
One of the biggest disadvantages of wifi calling is that it is not as secure as traditional cell phone service.
This is because your calls are routed through the internet, which is inherently less secure than a dedicated phone line.
Additionally, if you lose your connection or drop your call, there is no guarantee that your conversation will be picked up again. This can be a major problem if you are in the middle of an important call.
Annoying-Incoming-Call Attacks
This is where someone could make a call to your phone because the call would come over the internet.
The person on the other end could then just play an extremely loud and annoying sound, making it impossible for you to use your phone.
This could be a major problem if you rely on your phone for work or other important communication.
Intermittent Mute Call Attacks
In this attack, two people on a Wi-Fi call are both victims. The attacker doesn’t try to end the call, but instead just mutes the victims’ voices for a period of time.
Telephony harassment/Denial-of-Voice-Service Attack
This attack makes it difficult for people to have a conversation on a Wi-Fi call. The attacker lowers the quality of the call so that it is hard to continue.
FAQ
should i leave wifi calling on all the time?
No, it would be best if you did not leave Wi-Fi calling on all the time. One of the most significant disadvantages of leaving Wi-Fi calling on all the time is that it can drain your battery life much faster than traditional cellular calls.
Is Wi-Fi calling is safe?
Yes it’s completely safe despite a few disadvantages
When should I use Wi-Fi calling?
If you’re in an area with very poor cell service, your call quality will likely be much better over a WiFi connection.
Does WiFi calling work for incoming calls?
Yes, in fact, it’s just like a normal call.
Reference
T. Xie et al., “The Untold Secrets of WiFi-Calling Services: Vulnerabilities, Attacks, and Countermeasures,” in IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing, vol. 20, no. 11, pp. 3131-3147, 1 Nov. 2021, doi: 10.1109/TMC.2020.2995509. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9095374
