Re: Cell Phone Minutes - Free Wifi calls

From: Tim McMahon <0000015fa1eccefa-dmarc-request_at_nyob>
Date: Wed, 16 Jul 2025 14:44:07 -0500
To: CODE4LIB_at_LISTS.CLIR.ORG
On 7/16/25 2:21 PM, charles meyer wrote:
> It's my understanding that the Free (public) WiFi (library hotspot)
> connects you to the net but the Free Wifi Calling then connects you to WIFI
> and not cellular so you don't drain your cell provider's minutes. Lesson
> learned.

With WiFi calling, you don't use cellular data.  Your cell provider will 
still charge you for the minutes.


> A friend
> uses WhatsApp on his iPhone for both security of sharing text, photos,
> videos as well as doing group chats by invitation only securely..

WhatsApp is owned by Meta (Facebook).  They make their money sharing 
your data.


> Thank you so much,
>
> Charles.
>
> Charlotte County Public Library

-- 
Tim McMahon
West Liberty Public Library
Received on Wed Jul 16 2025 - 15:42:17 EDT