Your phone says VZW Wi-Fi because your Verizon line is using Wi-Fi Calling. VZW means Verizon Wireless, and the label shows how your line is handling calls. Current iPhones display the carrier’s Wi-Fi indicator in Control Center; Android labels and calling icons vary by phone. To turn off Wi-Fi Calling while keeping ordinary Wi-Fi internet, use the steps for your phone below.
Turn off VZW Wi-Fi on your iPhone
Open Settings, then tap Cellular. Select your Verizon line if you have multiple SIMs installed, and open Wi-Fi Calling. Turn off Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone. Keep Wi-Fi Calling enabled if you need it as a fallback where cellular coverage is poor.
On Android, start with Settings search
Android menus differ by manufacturer and carrier. Start by opening Settings.
Search for Wi-Fi Calling, then open the matching setting. Select your Verizon SIM if the phone shows separate controls for each line.
Turn off Wi-Fi Calling. Ordinary Wi-Fi internet stays available. If the search does not take you to the toggle, try the Samsung, Pixel, or Motorola menu path below that matches your phone.
Find Samsung Galaxy calling settings
This disables Wi-Fi Calling on supported Galaxy phones. Open Settings, choose Connections, and tap Wi-Fi Calling. Turn off the Wi-Fi Calling switch.
If your Galaxy does not have that menu, open the Phone app. Tap More options, the three vertical dots, then select Settings. Open Wi-Fi calling and turn off the Wi-Fi calling switch at the top of the screen.
Use the Verizon SIM settings on Pixel
Open Settings on your Pixel or another Android phone using Google’s SIM settings layout, go to Network & internet, and tap SIMs. Select the Verizon SIM and choose Wi-Fi calling. Turn off the Wi-Fi calling switch. On a phone with multiple lines, make sure you change the Verizon line’s setting.
Locate the toggle on a Motorola razr 2026
The Motorola razr 2026 uses SIMs & mobile network, with an alternate route through the Phone app depending on the carrier configuration. These paths apply specifically to the razr 2026.
Open Settings, then tap Network & internet. Open SIMs & mobile network and select your Verizon SIM. Open Wi-Fi calling, then turn off the Wi-Fi calling switch.
For carrier configurations that place the control in the calling app, open Phone. Tap More options, the three dots, then choose Settings. Open Calling accounts and select the Verizon SIM. Open Wi-Fi calling, then turn off the Wi-Fi calling switch.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is VZW Wi-Fi an error or a network I need to delete?
Neither. It is Verizon’s Wi-Fi Calling status indicator. Forgetting a Wi-Fi network prevents automatic reconnection to that network, but Wi-Fi Calling remains enabled and can work on another network.
Can I turn off Wi-Fi Calling through the iPhone’s Phone settings?
Yes. On iOS 18 and later, where this menu is available, open Settings > Apps > Phone > Wi-Fi Calling. Select the Verizon line if prompted. Turn off Wi-Fi Calling on This iPhone.
Why does VZW Wi-Fi return after I disconnect Wi-Fi in Control Center?
The Wi-Fi button in Control Center disconnects the current Wi-Fi connection without disabling Wi-Fi Calling. Automatic joining can resume after a location change, a restart, 5 a.m. local time, or manual reconnection.
Does turning off Wi-Fi Assist remove VZW Wi-Fi?
No. Wi-Fi Assist controls internet-data fallback. It does not change the carrier’s Wi-Fi Calling setting.
What should I do if Wi-Fi Calling controls are missing or locked on my work phone?
Contact your device administrator or carrier. Work phones are managed with different software on iPhone and Android, so the steps depend on your organization’s setup. Apple’s published device management restrictions include no Wi-Fi Calling control, and Samsung’s Knox admin tools report Wi-Fi calling status rather than turn it off.