Wi-Fi Calling Not Working on Telstra – Anyone Faced This Issue? Need Help

Hi everyone,

I recently switched from Optus to Telstra, and the porting process went smoothly. However, I’ve run into an issue with Wi-Fi Calling on my iPhone. When I enable it, I’m unable to make or receive calls—outgoing calls fail with a "Call Failed" message, and incoming calls go straight to voicemail.

When I turn off Wi-Fi Calling, I can make and receive calls, but only if there's Telstra network coverage. Unfortunately, I live in a low-coverage area, so Wi-Fi Calling is important for me.

Troubleshooting I’ve Done So Far:

  • Switched from eSIM to a physical SIM.
  • Reset network settings.
  • Contacted Telstra chat support—they advised me to visit a store. At the store, my phone worked fine on their Wi-Fi.
  • Back home, the issue persists on my Opticomm (Exetel) network.
  • Tested the Telstra SIM in another phone (Android), and the same issue occurred.
  • Tested another provider’s SIM with Wi-Fi Calling on the Exetel network—it worked fine on both Apple and Android devices.
  • It seems like Telstra’s Wi-Fi Calling doesn’t work specifically on the Exetel network. Has anyone else faced a similar issue, or does anyone know a solution?

Thanks in advance!

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Comments

  • Contacted Telstra chat support—they advised me to visit a store. At the store, my phone worked fine on their Wi-Fi.

    This makes me suspect that it could me your modem blocking Wifi Calling. I'd be looking into the settings of the modem and see if that makes any difference…

    EDIT: I'm on Exetel Opticomm and Telstra WiFi calling is perfect using an Eero 6 router.

    • But the other provider's SIM are working fine with Exetel on the same network.

      I have netgear XR300.

      • Would still be worth trying another router if you have one lying around. Or checking the configs.

        • I do have TP-Link A6 just sitting around, I can check with that.

        • +1

          Thank you for your help. It worked after changing the router.

  • It seems like Telstra’s Wi-Fi Calling doesn’t work specifically on the Exetel network. Has anyone else faced a similar issue, or does anyone know a solution?

    I'm on Opticomm Exetel and no issues with wifi-calling on boost*

  • Test in flight mode, WiFi on.

    • +1

      It asks me to switch off flight mode to make calls

  • firewall

  • +1

    Just change your NBN to something else .
    Leaptel/Launtel/Superloop

  • I always had trouble with wifi calling quality so I turned it off.

  • Works fine for me

  • +1
    • Thank you for sharing this.

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