WhatsApp Voice Calls Now Available on Reliance JioPhone

WhatsApp voice calls are now available for Jio Phone and other KaiOS-based feature phone users around the world.

Voice calling on WhatsApp works on Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. Users will need to have active mobile data connectivity or WiFi to be able to make voice calls.

Users need to download WhatsApp version 2.2110.41 on their Jio Phone and other KaiOS devices to get the voice calling feature.

“Bringing WhatsApp voice calls to KaiOS-enabled devices helps us connect the world privately through a service that is simple, reliable, and accessible to everyone – no matter what kind of mobile device they’re using,” said Matt Idema, COO of WhatsApp, in a statement.

“Together with WhatsApp, we are taking another significant step towards the goal to make essential, useful services accessible for everyone, including underserved communities, seniors looking for simple devices, and those using KaiOS devices as a companion phone. Now with the voice calling feature, users can easily place a call anytime anywhere in a cost-effective way,” said Sebastien Codeville, CEO of KaiOS Technologies.

However, it is important to note that the phone must be connected to either Wi-Fi or cellular Internet to receive calls via the instant messaging app.