Voice over LTE (4G)

[Dmgkelly]

I am trying out Vodafone as I am thinking of switching from Three. On Three I can make calls over 4G rather than my phone switching back to 3G. It's very good. Is this something that is available on Vodafone. I have already got calling and texting over Wifi working using Vodafone which is really great and much better than using an app as I have to do on Three.

Many thanks for anyone that can help.

[jeffkinn]

No one here knows and anyone at Vodafone who might know isn't saying.

[PedroC1999]

I'd be suprised if there is not some public use in 6 months.

[James5566]

I would place my bets that VoLTE will be brought in shortly after the new iPhone is announced.

[jeffkinn]

What connection is there between a new phone and a substantial upgrade to a national network?

[James5566]

Vodafone WiFi Calling was announced last year just after the iPhone 6S was unveiled. VoLTE exists on Vodafone already, I believe they're waiting for the right time to release it from a commercial aspect. I don't think it's purely because of a technical reasons.

[jeffkinn]

I don't see the connection myself but will tell. I also don't see why VoLTE is such a big deal. I've had Wi Fi calling since day 1 and I've virtually never used it.

[PedroC1999]

I wouldn't be so quick to disregard James. 

New iPhones come with a new version of iOS and therefore up to date Carrier versions. As we know, the carrier file is critical to VoLTE. 

[brandscill]

Agree, and we know how vodafone like to hold back features that do work on older phones for commerical reasons. WiFi calling on iPhone 6 for example.

[Anonymous]

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@brandscill wrote:

Agree, and we know how vodafone like to hold back features that do work on older phones for commerical reasons. WiFi calling on iPhone 6 for example.

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Completely agree with this - WiFi calling isn't a 'premium' feature it's literally just making up where the network falls short I don't see why they wouldn't enable it even on the 5s which also supports it. 

[KoolFork]

Is there are more news about VoLTE becoming available on Vodafone?

Thanks