Call from Qatar Airways flights
QRQatar Airways is deploying Starlink Wi-Fi across its Boeing 777 and Airbus A350 fleet. Whether voice calls are allowed on board is up to the airline's own Wi-Fi rules, so check them first, or call before you board or after you land.
Avoid seat phone & AeroMobile traps
Seat-back phones charge high per-minute rates. If your phone joins an onboard mobile network, your carrier bills the calls as roaming, usually at high rates. Keep Airplane Mode on and call over the Wi-Fi instead.
Onboard satellite internet setup
Wi-Fi provider: Starlink / Inmarsat Super Wi-Fi
Global hub: Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Firewall info: The airline's own Wi-Fi rules decide whether voice calls are allowed on board, and we have not checked them. Check them before you call; if calls are not allowed, use QuikRing before you board or after you land.
First minute free to select destinations, with a verified email.
How to call step-by-step
- 01Keep your phone in Airplane Mode after departure.
- 02Turn Wi-Fi ON and connect to the Qatar Airways passenger portal.
- 03Open QuikRing in your browser, enter any mobile or landline, and tap Call.
What a call costs from the plane
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.13/min | $0.05/min |
| Canada | $0.03/min | $0.03/min |
| Germany | $0.09/min | $0.05/min |
| India | $0.08/min | $0.07/min |
| Mexico | $0.06/min | $0.02/min |
| Philippines | $0.36/min | $0.30/min |
| United Kingdom | $0.07/min | $0.02/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked October 23, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Starlink on Qatar Airways support voice calls?
Whether voice calls are allowed on board is up to Qatar Airways' own Wi-Fi rules, which we have not checked, so check them before you call. Where calls are allowed, QuikRing runs in your browser over the onboard Wi-Fi; otherwise, call before you board or after you land.
How do I avoid maritime and satellite roaming charges on Qatar flights?
Keep your smartphone in Airplane Mode throughout the flight so your phone does not connect to the expensive onboard Aeromobile satellite cell tower.