Handling 8x8 Work for Mobile Calls over Cellular Service
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Objective
To enable Mobile Assist in order to use Cellular Data (minutes) instead of Mobile Data (WiFi or 3G/4G) if internet coverage is unreliable.
Applies To
- Work for Mobile
- Cellular Data
- Mobile Data
Procedure
If both cellular data and mobile data are active, calls will automatically use cellular data.
iPhone
- In Work for Mobile, tap Profile Icon.
- Towards the bottom of the next screen, tap Settings.
- Under Data and Network Options tap Use Carrier Minutes.
- Toggle for Incoming and/or Outgoing calls.
- When Incoming calls is toggled On, you'll be presented with a message box confirming your mobile number. Tap YES to confirm this number, or NO, CHANGE to adjust. If you have never entered a mobile number for your account, you'll be asked to enter one.
- When Outgoing calls is toggled On, you'll see two further options; Ask me before calling and Always use mobile minutes. Tap these boxes to turn the options on or off.
Android
- In Work for Mobile, tap the Profile Icon.
- Towards the bottom of the next screen, tap Settings.
- Tap Data and Network Options.
- Tap Use Carrier Minutes.
- Toggle for Incoming and/or Outgoing calls.
- When Incoming calls is toggled On, you'll be presented with a message box confirming your mobile number. Tap YES to confirm this number, or NO, CHANGE to adjust. If you have never entered a mobile number for your account, you'll be asked to enter one.
- When Outgoing calls is toggled On, you'll see two further options; Ask me before calling and Always use mobile minutes. Tap these boxes to turn the options on or off.
- When Outgoing calls is toggled On, you'll see two further options; Ask me before calling and Always use mobile minutes. Tap these boxes to turn the options on or off.
Additional Information
For calls in progress, you can perform a transfer from your Work for Mobile service directly to your cell phone.