The Convenience of Wi-Fi Calling and Texting

A few weeks ago, our family headed out on our first camping trip of the year. We went to one of our favorite spots…but it’s always been a notorious dead zone for our cell phones. Whenever we go it’s full of dropped calls, warning messages that we’re in danger of international charges because we’re bouncing off a random Canadian cell tower, and that frustrating circular indicator telling us our phones are desperately trying to send our texts.

This post is sponsored by Twigby, but all opinions and experiences are my own.

Now normally I don’t mind the opportunity to disconnect – especially when camping. But this time, I needed reliable connectivity. We were camping with friends who didn’t know where we were going, and if we were going to rendezvous with them at the campsite, we needed to help them navigate there. No sooner had I told them to “call me when you get close” than I realized…we could have a BIG problem.

My stomach dropped as I watched my phone like a hawk, the connection indicator bouncing between “no service” and one bar. Would their texts get through? Would their calls go straight to voicemail? Will they just turn around and go home when they can’t find the campground and can’t get ahold of us to help? Then I remembered – we had Wi-Fi access through the campground.

After connecting my phone to Wi-Fi, I went into “settings” and turned on Wi-Fi Callling. After a brief setup process (I needed to enter a physical address in case of 9-1-1 calls), I was connected. After that, I had no problem making or receiving phone calls, or sending SMS messages. The ability to easily communicate with our friends made coordinating our weekend so much easier and convenient, and basically saved the day.

I’m not one to quickly adopt technology; I find new apps and features to be intimidating. But turning on this one proved to be incredibly easy – and convenient. I’m thankful that Twigby offers this option, because not every mobile service provider does. I love that they find ways to offer the same robust features as name-brand companies for a fraction of the cost.

If you want to save big without sacrificing service, it’s time to switch to Twigby. Our family is saving almost $1000 a year, and we haven’t had a single regret. The coverage is just as good, the features are just as abundant, and the value is exceptional. You often hear that “you get what you pay for” – but with Twigby, you actually really do get more for less.

Twigby has plans starting as low as $9, custom designed for the needs of everyone in your family: the flip-phone-wielding tween, the teenage text-a-holic, the busy working mom on the go, or the ageing grandparents who want to keep in touch with family. You can bring your current phone or buy a discounted one from them, and switching has never been easier.

Don’t pay for your over-priced plan one more month. Switch to Twigby today. You’ll be so glad you did!