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title: "How does Whatsapp work?"  
description: "How does Whatsapp work?"  
author: "Steilla Mitchel"  
published: 2022-03-14  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/96207/how-does-whatsapp-work  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["troubleshooting", "whatsapp"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How does Whatsapp work?

How does Whatsapp work?

## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

![How does Whatsapp work?](https://answers.mindstick.com/questionanswer/3e46ff7e-8778-4a72-8068-bf60127dc710/images/a91df163-f243-4485-84cf-b505cc376704.png)\

- For a variety of reasons, **[WhatsApp](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/94531/do-whatsapp-video-call-pause-if-you-use-another-app-while-doing-video-in-samsung)** is regarded as one of the greatest messaging apps. To begin with, it enables you to communicate with others in a variety of methods, including chats, audio and video calls, and the exchange of media files and documents. It's compatible with your phone, computer, and tablet.
- **WhatsApp** sends and receives messages and calls to your family and friends over your phone's cellular connection or Wi-Fi network. Your mobile company should not charge you for texting or calling using WhatsApp if you haven't used up your mobile data allocation or are connecting to a free Wi-Fi network. Data charges may apply if your phone is roaming.

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