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I'm occasionally keeping my data turned off and am telling everyone "if urgent call me".

• swah 9mo ago
  (3rd world) problem: most people think calling is pressing the phone button inside Whatsapp.
  • ivanjermakov 9mo ago
    At least on iOS, internet call is treated basically the same as cellular, showing a splash caller screen and ringing if not on silent. This means that it's trivial to setup phone in such a way that no notification gets through but calls do, even with sound.
    • Zak 9mo ago
      This is also true on Android.
    • rohandhruva 9mo ago
      The point being made above is that if data is turned off, you can no longer receive calls made over WhatsApp.
      • shrubby 9mo ago
        Yup. My intention is to intentionally block whatsapp calls. And to use the oldskool telephone for emergencies. I could have communicated it more clearly.
        • swah 9mo ago
          Yes, I was not clear too - what I mean is that my family won't be able to get in touch.
  • Tom1380 9mo ago
    The same in Switzerland and it's not 3rd world