Use iPad as Phone Guide

Turn Your iPad into a Phone
Call from Safari or Chrome

Place the call from your browser in seconds. Nothing to install, and outbound calls need no phone number.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
How to Set Up
iPad DialerReady

Quick Setup for iPad

Follow these steps to start calling from your iPad in minutes.

1. Sign Up

Create a StartACall account from your iPad browser and complete the email verification.

2. Grant Mic Access

When you open the web dialer, allow microphone permission. This is required for two-way audio.

3. Choose Caller ID

Assign a virtual number or use your outbound caller ID to show the right phone number to contacts.

Best Browsers

Safari has the most consistent WebRTC support on iPados. Chrome and Edge also work well. Always keep the tab open during calls.

Audio Tips

Use headphones or a Bluetooth headset to avoid echo. Test mic and speaker in the settings page before important calls.

Use Cases and Benefits

Your iPad becomes a full featured phone for business and personal use. Ideal for remote teams, sales reps, customer support, and anyone who prefers a tablet form factor.

  • No apps to install
  • Call any mobile or landline worldwide
  • Manage virtual numbers in the dashboard
  • for real time call assistance

Stable Connection

Use a strong WiFi or LTE connection for best call stability.

Power Management

Keep your iPad charged during long calls and disable aggressive battery saving modes that may suspend the browser.

Headset Recommended

Headsets improve audio clarity and prevent echo when using the built in speakers and mic.

Secure Calls

All calls are encrypted and routed through enterprise grade infrastructure for privacy and reliability.

Common Questions

Can I receive calls on my iPad?

Yes. When signed in and the browser tab is open you can receive inbound calls to your virtual number. Enable notifications if prompted and keep the tab active for best results.

Do I need to install anything?

No. StartACall works entirely in the browser using WebRTC. Open Safari or Chrome on your iPad and sign in.

Will the screen lock interrupt calls?

Some iPad power saving settings can suspend background tabs. For uninterrupted calls, keep the screen on or use a connected headset and avoid switching apps during active calls.

Is call quality good on iPad?

Yes. With a stable internet connection and a headset, call quality is HD and comparable to traditional phone service.

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How to Use Your iPad as a Phone with StartACall

In short

Yes, you can use an iPad as a phone by opening StartACall in Safari or Chrome and calling straight from the browser. No app download, no SIM card, and no second phone are needed. Outbound calls require no phone number and are billed per minute, and you can add a US or Canada number for about $2.14 to $5 per month if you also want to receive incoming calls.

Make calls from an iPad with no app and no SIM

An iPad with Wi-Fi only has no cellular line, so it cannot place a normal phone call on its own. StartACall solves this by running entirely in the browser. Open Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox on your iPad, enter the number, and the call connects over the internet. There is nothing to install from the App Store and no SIM card to insert.

Outbound calling is pay as you go and billed per minute, so you only pay for the time you actually talk. You do not need to own or rent a phone number to dial out, which makes the iPad a quick way to reach landlines and mobiles anywhere, including international numbers.

Receive calls on your iPad too

If you want people to call you on the iPad, add a dedicated US or Canada digital number for about $2.14 to $5 per month. Incoming calls then ring inside your browser tab while StartACall is open, turning a Wi-Fi only iPad into a full two way phone without touching your real mobile number.

Private calling on a shared or Wi-Fi only iPad

Every call is end to end encrypted, which matters when the iPad is shared at home, in a classroom, or in an office. You keep your personal cell number private and route business or international calls through the browser instead. It works the same on a cellular iPad or a Wi-Fi only model as long as you have an internet connection.

Frequently asked questions

Can I make phone calls on a Wi-Fi only iPad with no SIM?+

Yes. StartACall places calls over the internet inside the browser, so a Wi-Fi only iPad with no SIM card can dial real phone numbers as long as it is connected to Wi-Fi.

Do I need to download an app on my iPad?+

No. StartACall runs in Safari, Chrome, Edge or Firefox. You just open the site and call, with nothing to install from the App Store.

How much does it cost to call from my iPad?+

Outbound calls are pay as you go and billed per minute, so you only pay for the minutes you use. There is no monthly fee required to dial out.

Can people call my iPad back?+

Yes, if you add a US or Canada digital number for roughly $2.14 to $5 per month. Incoming calls then ring in your browser while StartACall is open.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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