Facebook recently began testing free WiFi calling to their Canadian users with the promise of the service making its way to the States. Facebook confirmed to The Verge today, the service is currently being rolled out to US iPhone users. No update to the Facebook Messenger app is required.
In order to call one of your friends, simply open a conversation with them in the Facebook Messenger app and tap the "i" button in the top right corner of the screen. You will have an option to make a free call.
This feature is a huge step for Facebook as the service still lacks a video call feature in the mobile app, despite an agreement with Skype on the desktop. Users who are trying to conserve cell phone minutes, or who have poor cell reception, can now make free calls via the Facebook Messenger app. This
In order to call one of your friends, simply open a conversation with them in the Facebook Messenger app and tap the "i" button in the top right corner of the screen. You will have an option to make a free call.
This feature is a huge step for Facebook as the service still lacks a video call feature in the mobile app, despite an agreement with Skype on the desktop. Users who are trying to conserve cell phone minutes, or who have poor cell reception, can now make free calls via the Facebook Messenger app. This