Can WhatsApp call a landline or a regular phone number?
No. WhatsApp calling only connects two WhatsApp accounts — it can't dial a landline, a non-WhatsApp mobile, or any other regular phone number.
WhatsApp calls are app-to-app only
WhatsApp's free voice and video calls run entirely over the internet between two WhatsApp accounts. If the person you're trying to reach doesn't have WhatsApp installed and signed in, there's no call to place — WhatsApp has no way to ring an ordinary phone number the way a real phone call does.
Why WhatsApp can't dial a real phone number
Placing a call to a landline or any non-WhatsApp mobile number means connecting into the telephone network itself, which WhatsApp's calling feature was never built to do. That's a different kind of service — the same reason Viber and Telegram calls also only work between two people already using that app.
How to call a landline or regular number instead
QuikRing places a real call to any landline or mobile number directly from your browser — no app, account or internet connection required on the other end. Their phone just rings.
- 1. Open QuikRing in your browser — no download or install
- 2. Enter the number, including the country code
- 3. Check the per-minute rate shown before you call
- 4. Tap Call — you're connected in seconds
Live QuikRing rates
Current per-minute prices from our rate table, in USD. They update automatically whenever a price changes.
| Destination | Mobile | Landline |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | $0.15/min | $0.05/min |
| Canada | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
| Germany | $0.08/min | $0.04/min |
| India | $0.06/min | $0.05/min |
| Mexico | $0.05/min | $0.03/min |
| Philippines | $0.28/min | $0.26/min |
| United Kingdom | $0.05/min | $0.02/min |
| United States | $0.02/min | $0.02/min |
Prices checked September 14, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Can I call a landline through WhatsApp?
No. WhatsApp calling only works between two WhatsApp accounts, so it can't reach a landline at all.
Can I call a phone number that doesn't have WhatsApp?
Not through WhatsApp — the person you're calling must also have WhatsApp installed and be signed in. To reach a number that isn't on WhatsApp, use a service like QuikRing that places a real call to it instead.
Does the person I call through QuikRing need an app?
No. QuikRing calls ring their phone as an ordinary call — they don't need WhatsApp, any other app, or an internet connection.