How to Geek: “Key Takeaways

• Use Google Voice to make calls and send texts using only Wi-Fi, eliminating the need for a cellphone carrier.
• Android’s Wi-Fi Assistant feature and Wi-Fi hotspots can make it easier to always have access to Wi-Fi.
• Google Voice is not the only option; other apps like Facebook Messenger and WhatsApp can also be used for calls and texts.

Smartphones have become an integral part of our lives, and carriers know it—so they charge a lot of money for something they know you need. But what if I told you that you could use your phone, including calls and texts, with nothing but Wi-Fi? This definitely comes with some caveats, but if you’re looking to ditch your cellphone bill altogether (or you never had one to begin with), you can still make calls and texts on your smartphone…”