Vodacom has launched the voice calling feature on its 4G/LTE network in South Africa.
The newly enabled feature will allow LTE users enjoy faster dialling, better voice quality, as well as ability to continue browsing the web and use other apps while on a call.
The VoLTE network was turned on last Saturday; April 11, 2015.
As at launch, Vodacom said Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge smartphones are the only VoLTE compatible for now. Though an update is required as the VoLTE service will run on a software update on those compatible devices. The service comes with no additional charge.
“Within the next month, VoLTE functionality will be added to additional devices, and we expect usage will grow rapidly as more and more handset manufacturers include the functionality,” Chief technology officer, Andries Delport said in a report on TechCentral.
Sometimes in September, Vodacom originally demonstrated the VoLTE service but could not launch commercially due to lack of compatible smartphones that could embrace its functionally.
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