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# callState

The state of the cellular call.

```
var callState: String { get }
```

## Discussion

A cellular call’s initial state is either [`CTCallStateDialing`](/documentation/CoreTelephony/CTCallStateDialing) or [`CTCallStateIncoming`](/documentation/CoreTelephony/CTCallStateIncoming). After establishing the call for all parties involved, the state transitions to [`CTCallStateConnected`](/documentation/CoreTelephony/CTCallStateConnected). When the call ends, the state transitions to [`CTCallStateDisconnected`](/documentation/CoreTelephony/CTCallStateDisconnected).

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