Your phone sounds terrible. Use this trick for clearer calls instead

However, for most people, that won’t be the main issue. The majority of smartphone users are on unlimited plans or constantly near Wi-Fi. (Incidentally, if you ever hop on public Wi-Fi, you should use a VPN to stay secure.)

No, the sticky point is convincing your friends and family to switch to a different app for calls. Getting loved ones to install and adapt to yet another a new communications app can be hard. Fortunately, a lot of folks already have WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger, which makes the transition easier.

A secondary problem—and I use this term loosely—is getting some friends and family to understand you’re aiming for audio-only calls. They’ll be used to making video calls through these services, and you may have to figure out how to tactfully explain to your aunt that sometimes, you’re just not wearing enough clothes, and audio-only is for her sake (and yours).