What is the word VoLTE on mobile?
VoLTE stands for Voice over Long-Term Evolution. Let me explain what that means and why it’s important for mobile users like you. As we’ve discussed before, LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a high-speed wireless technology designed for mobile data. VoLTE, however, is a feature that enhances the traditional voice calling experience by using the same LTE network to carry voice calls, rather than relying on older circuit-switched networks like 2G or 3G.
In the past, when you made a voice call on your mobile phone, the call was handled by a circuit-switched network. This network was designed specifically for voice, but it wasn’t as efficient as the newer LTE networks used for data. VoLTE changes that by allowing voice calls to be carried over the same network that handles your mobile data. This brings several benefits, which I will explain below.
So, how does VoLTE work? Simply put, VoLTE uses IP (Internet Protocol) to send voice calls over the LTE data network. In the same way you send data like emails, browsing the web, or watching videos, VoLTE sends voice calls as data packets. This is more efficient than using older voice technologies and allows for clearer voice quality and faster call connection times.
Let me point out some of the advantages of VoLTE:
- Better call quality: VoLTE calls are made using HD (high-definition) voice technology, which improves clarity compared to traditional voice calls.
- Faster call setup: Calls made with VoLTE are typically connected much faster than those on older networks.
- Simultaneous voice and data: With VoLTE, you can use data services, such as browsing or streaming, while on a voice call. This wasn’t possible on older networks like 2G or 3G.
- Improved battery efficiency: VoLTE uses less power than traditional voice calls, which means it can help preserve battery life on your device.
To make a VoLTE call, both the caller and the recipient need to be on a VoLTE-enabled network and device. If one of the parties doesn’t have VoLTE, the call will fall back to the traditional circuit-switched voice call (like 3G or 2G), but this won’t offer the same benefits in terms of quality and speed.
Understanding VoLTE is essential in today’s mobile world, as it plays a major role in providing better, faster, and more efficient mobile communication. It enhances your calling experience, and as we discussed in previous articles, it’s part of how the mobile network has evolved to meet the increasing demand for data and voice services.