Facebook continues to bet on the mobile experience and takes advantage of the potential of its chat to position itself as a complete alternative to IM. With the activation of the calls through VoIP, in addition to chatting it is possible make free calls using a data or Wi‑Fi connection from the app.
Facebook's VoIP service launched in several markets and, after a gradual rollout, became permanently available for we can call our Facebook contacts via VoIPThis feature puts Facebook Messenger in direct competition with other messaging platforms; today, it also integrates video calls y group calls high quality, depending on the network and device.
Features that boost free calling on Messenger
- Chat and call anyone from anywhere: connect with friends and family on Facebook and Messenger without a phone number.
- Voice and video on iOS and Android, with option of new video calling featuresIn certain regions, the main Facebook app also allows calls and video calls without installing Messenger.
- Enhanced Privacy: end-to-end encrypted chats with temporary messages to choose how long they remain after being read.
- Message control: you can edit y cancel the shipment messages up to 15 minutes later.
- High definition photos y shared albums to organize and relive moments in groups.
- QR codes to easily add contacts by scanning or sharing your code via link.
- Large files In chat: send Word, PDF or Excel documents up to 100 MB without leaving Messenger.
- Communities and channels: Participate in interest groups and follow creators through broadcast channels.
- Personalization. with dynamic themes, animated stickers, GIFs and reactions to express your style.
- Stories and Notes to share brief updates that disappear after 24 hours.
- AI Meta*: Assistant that answers questions, gives ideas, and boosts creativity (available in select languages ​​and countries).
What should I do to enjoy Facebook VoIP calls?
The first thing is to have Internet access through one of these means: Wi‑Fi connection o Mobile data from your operator. For the latter, it is advisable to have a good data rate, since VoIP calls consume resources depending on the quality of the network.
To activate the function you don't need complicated settings: just keep the app updated to the latest version. When you enter Messenger you will see the call option enabled. From your contact list, open the person's profile and click on "Make a call" (or the phone or camera icon in the chat). At that moment the connection is initiated. The quality It depends on the coverage and stability of your network; developers continue to improve the experience and, most importantly, the calls are free about your connection.
Tips to improve quality and save data
- Prioritize Wi-Fi whenever possible and position yourself close to the router to minimize outages.
- Check the coverage 4G/5G before starting mobile calls and avoid congested areas.
- Use headphones with microphone to reduce echoes and improve clarity.
- Close apps in the background that consume bandwidth (cloud backups, streaming, downloads).
- Update Messenger and the operating system to benefit from optimizations and security patches.
With all this ecosystem, Messenger not only allows, but adds functions that enrich communication and Company of the content, maintaining a focus on privacy, quality and usability to connect with anyone, anywhere.
