Why doesn't Wifi calling include SMS and MMS messages?

[Loony22]

exactly that, wifi is great but i have such low signal indoors that sometimes cant even send a text message.

[Martin-O2]

@Anonymous I haven't received a response to this question yet but it is on the way. I'll update you as soon as I have news. 

[gmarkj]

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@Anonymous wrote:

From the previous post by Martin-O2, Community Manager:

"I've chased a response to this question this morning. I'll update this thread as soon as I have news."

So I was essentially asking if he had news, even though I presume he is part of the "we" you refer too.  If I were to ask customer service, do you really think I'd get a straight, proper, truthful and knowledgable answer?  Really??

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If you look at the usernames then you will see what @MI5 means @Anonymous.

Some people (about 5-6) have a bold blue username. These are the official representatives of o2 on the community, and so their reply will be the official one.

Everyone else, with any other colour username, is here as a customer/private individual.

[Martin-O2 · Accepted solution]

Hi guys I've received a response about the absence of texts from the wifi calling feature. Please see below. 

O2's Wifi Calling service doesn’t currently support the ability to send/receive SMS when there is no cellular coverage available. We’re continually working to improve our products and services and will let you know of any changes.

[Anonymous]

At least that proves my testing wasn't flawed.

Wonder when/if O2 will turn this on?  And why it's currently a non-enabled feature when other providers do?

[Loony22]

Hope they do it soon i am tired of crap reception and having wifi sms will solve all my issues.

[Martin-O2]

Unfortunately there's no info on if or when texts will be supported but we will update the community with any news! 

[mavericke]

@Martin-O2

Many thanks for your input! Please ask the relevant app developers to include the function as I know that at least one mobile provider in the UK have enabled such function. I hate to see that O2's customers are turned off by the lack of such function. 

[Martin-O2]

No worries @mavericke and thanks for your feedback. I'll make sure it reaches the wifi calling team 

[Loony22]

Come on O2! i pay good money for your service and i cant even send a damn text message indoors.

Lets have Wifi texts and MMS soon Please!!!!!!!!!!!

[Loony22]

ok nearky another month passed, is there any news on this topic?