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Whether you can receive calls and texts in airplane mode depends on your carrier and the specific settings of your phone. Generally speaking, when you put your phone in airplane mode, all wireless communication is disabled, including calls, texts, and data. This is because airplane mode is designed to prevent your phone from interfering with the sensitive equipment on airplanes.

However, some carriers offer a feature called Wi-Fi calling that allows you to make and receive calls and texts over a Wi-Fi network, even when your phone is in airplane mode. To use Wi-Fi calling, you must have a Wi-Fi connection and your carrier must support the feature.

To check if your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling, you can contact their customer service department or visit their website. If your carrier supports Wi-Fi calling, you can usually enable it in the settings menu of your phone.

Once you have enabled Wi-Fi calling, you will be able to make and receive calls and texts over a Wi-Fi network, even when your phone is in airplane mode. However, it is important to note that Wi-Fi calling may not be available in all areas, and it may not work with all phones.

In addition to Wi-Fi calling, there are a few other ways to receive calls and texts in airplane mode. One option is to use a satellite phone. Satellite phones are not affected by airplane mode, so you can use them to make and receive calls and texts anywhere in the world. However, satellite phones are expensive and they may not be available in all areas.

Another option is to use a Bluetooth headset. Bluetooth headsets connect to your phone wirelessly, so you can use them to make and receive calls even when your phone is in airplane mode. However, Bluetooth headsets only work within a short range, so you will need to be close to your phone to use them.

Finally, you can also use a landline phone to receive calls and texts. Landline phones are not affected by airplane mode, so you can use them to make and receive calls even when your phone is turned off. However, landline phones are not always available, and they may not be convenient to use in all situations.

Overall, whether you can receive calls and texts in airplane mode depends on your carrier, the specific settings of your phone, and the availability of other communication options. If you need to be able to receive calls and texts in airplane mode, you should contact your carrier to see if they offer Wi-Fi calling or other options.

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