Billions of smartphones are shipped every year. With 3.5 billion users worldwide, smartphones are called so, because of their incredible features. The mobile and web applications available on your cellphone make your life easy in terms of communication, banking, food delivery, and so forth. Of course, you require a SIM card to call people, after all, that is why we use phones. There are many instances that the SIM card can be corrupted rendering you helpless as you think you may not make any calls to people. But the news is, the phones can still be used to make high-quality video calls without any hassle. You can also attend online classes, virtual meetings through your smartphone during this period seamlessly. And, you do not need a SIM card for that. In this article, you will learn multiple ways to make video calls using a smartphone that does not have SIM card support.
Delectable Range of Applications to Make Video Call
Technology has got a solution for every technical glitch. Now, the problem at hand is, you don’t have a SIM card, but you would like to make video calls.
Here we explained some of the top mobile applications that help in this regard. WhatsApp always tops the list when it comes to video calling, but in this case, we will handle it at the last. The Problem at hand requires us not to use WhatsApp as an option. You will require a registered mobile number to download the application in the first case. Moreover, Facebook Messenger also stands in the queue to be addressed later, for the same reason as WhatsApp. Other unbelievable applications surpass WhatsApp’s versatility too, and you do not need any mobile number registration as well.
Prime Requirement To Make Video Calls
SIM card is a chip that helps your phone connect with your network service provider. So, if we do not have a SIM card, your smartphone must be connected to any other source, that shall establish network services to your phone. The primary requirement of your cellphone to make video calls without a SIM card is a Wi-Fi connection. Yes, your phone must be connected to the wireless network, for you to make hassle-free video calls. At the same time, connecting anyone’s cellphone hotspot may also serve the purpose.
So, let us order the preferences. Let us see the application that does not require any mobile number verification. Then let us see the ones with verification and see if we have any tweaks to bypass the mobile verification.
Google Meet
It was previously hangouts. Google has incredible video calling features through this application. It is a mobile as well as a desktop application one can utilize to make video calls. The best part is, you do not need a mobile number verification for this application. You have to verify using your email address. The calls made through hangouts without any carrier involvement requires a good Wi-Fi connection.
Numerous other applications can work without mobile number verification. However, security is a concern in most of them. Google Hangouts is a reliable source of communication and that is the prime reason why it is mentioned in this block.
At the same time, the applications that we are going to see right now have different methods to bypass mobile number verification. However, there exist many tweaks that make you use the app without any of those requirements. But, that shall get too technical and may even cause service disruption in between.
Other Reliable Applications to Make Video Calls from Your Smart Phone
1. Skype
This is an old school application. But highly versatile to make video calls. You need to have Skype installed on your cellphone to make calls. There are two important aspects about this application which you might be interested in.
- You don’t need a mobile number to verify this application. Unless you feel that Skype ID isn’t enough to connect with people who have Skype accounts.
- You can make international calls; video and voice to any phone number overseas too.
However, the option of making calls within India is not available these days, you can still make Skype calls with your ID.
- Select the contact person to whom you would wish to talk to. You can also search for the person using their email address or phone number and give them an invite to connect. Once they accept the invite, it will be available in your contact list.
- Click on Call to connect with the person. You can toggle between Voice or Video as the icons available shall help you facilitate the same.
2. Facebook Messenger
One of the well-known applications is Facebook messenger. You can create a Facebook account if it is not installed on your phone already. Connect with your friends and start talking. If the application is already installed, it is going to be fairly easy as the friends in your Facebook Friends List will automatically show up on your messenger contact list too.
- Select the person whom you want to connect
- Click on their name and you will see calling options on the top right side
- Click the one you wish to; voice or video to establish the connection
3. FaceTime
This is for Apple users. A very simple interface allows you to connect with people who have Apple iPhones. Though it might not be the best of the video calling applications, it is pretty convenient to use. Wishing to connect more than 30 people on a call, this will be one of the choices.
- Select the contact
- Click on Call to start making video calls
4. Zoom
The app of the pandemic evolution. Zoom in on almost everyone’s cellphone these days. It is an excellent application for video conferences. The irresistible features allow you to entertain your friends while talking too. If it is a professional call, sharing the screen or a file is made very easy through this application.
- Send an invite through the application to the person you wish to connect
- The person shall accept it and you are on the call with the person instantly
5. Google Duo
When it comes to video calling, Google does not disappoint us. With Hangouts being an option for you, Google Duo is also one of those. A low bandwidth internet connection is also fine for making video calls. However, if you are planning to install the application for the first time, it will definitely not allow you without a phone number verification on your device.
- Select the person from the contact list
- Click on call on the application to start making the video call
6. WhatsApp
The most convenient of the applications not only because of the interface but also of the popularity. A smartphone without WhatsApp is a rare combination.
- Select the tab called ‘Calls’ and
- Select the contact person you would like to connect with.
- Press on call or video call option to establish a connection.
There are other applications that you can use to make video calls without a SIM card on your smartphone. Smartphones are designed to work if there is an appropriate network to function, if it is not the SIM then it just a source of internet connection. The other applications are:
- Telegram
- Discord
- Viber
The steps mentioned in every application is succinct, yet all the applications that are mentioned here are user-friendly. You can easily navigate to the right calling options.