iPhone Three-Way Calling Instructions
By Joshua Phillips
One of the iPhone's features is the option to place a three-way call -- also known as a conference call -- which lets you talk to two people from different phone numbers simultaneously. If you need to talk to multiple friends at once to plan a party or multiple employees at your workplace, a three-way call allows everyone to hear and speak to each other on the same call. Making a three-way call on the iPhone is similar to making a regular call. All iPhone 4S models can make a conference call, but only the GSM iPhone 5 models can participate in conference calls. Check with your cellular provider to verify that your plan allows for conference calling.
Step 1
Tap the "Phone" application on your iPhone's home screen.
Step 2
Tap the first contact you want to dial and tap his phone number or select a person from your Favorites or Recents list. If the telephone number is not one of your contacts, tap the "Keypad" and dial a number.
Step 3
Wait for the first call to connect and then tap "Add Call."
Step 4
Tap the second contact tap or enter his phone number.
Step 5
Tap "Merge Calls." The two separate calls merge into a three-way call that you and both participants to speak to each other on the same call.
References
Tips
- To drop a participant of the three-way call, tap "Conference" and the icon of a telephone next to the participant's name followed by "End Call."
- You can add up to five participants in a conference call.
- You cannot use FaceTime during a conference call.
Writer Bio
Joshua Phillips has done it all when it comes to video games: strategy guides, previews, reviews, in-depth interviews with developers and extensive public relations work. He has written for websites such as Hardcore Gaming 101 and MyInsideGamer.