---
title: isVoIPAllowed()
framework: gamekit
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: gamekit/gkvoicechatservice/isvoipallowed()
---

# isVoIPAllowed()

Returns whether voice chat is allowed to be used on the device.

## Declaration

```swift
class func isVoIPAllowed() -> Bool
```

## Return Value

Return Value true if voice chat is available to the application.

## Discussion

Discussion Some countries or phone carriers may restrict the availability of voice over IP services. Before retrieving the shared voice chat service object, your application should check to see whether voice chat is available.