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Voda to launch VoLTE services in Delhi, Mumbai next month

Ideal too plans services next year, Airtel started rolling it out in the second half of 2017

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Vodafone India plans to launch its voice over LTE (VoLTE)/4G services from January.

Reliance Jio was the first firm to launch 4G services in September last year. Since then, it has created a disruption in the industry as the consumers are moving towards increasing data consumption. Airtel started rolling out VoLTE in the second half of 2017. Idea Cellular has also announced that it will start VoLTE service in 2018.

"The introduction of VoLTE will enhance customer experience with HD quality calling and offer our customers newer possibilities. Vodafone VoLTE is an important step towards introducing futuristic technology enhancing our Data Strong Network," Sunil Sood, managing director and chief executive officer of Vodafone India, said in a statement.

In the first phase, the Vodafone VoLTE service will be available in Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kolkata and will be extended across the country in a short time.

"Vodafone 4G customers will experience VoLTE at no additional charges. All they need is a handset supporting Vodafone VoLTE and a 4G SIM," the statement said.

The cost of providing voice calls in 4G VoLTE technology is estimated to be far cheaper than using traditional networks like 2G or 3G. Even the data speeds are far higher in 4G services compared to earlier networks of 2G/3G.

The entry of RJio triggered a consolidation in the telecom industry. Vodafone and Idea Cellular are in the process of merging their operations and a merger is expected to be completed in the next year. Airtel has acquired Telenor and wireless business of Tata Group. Sistema has merged its wireless business with RCom, which has also shut down its 2G business and is moving towards a B2B player with a focus on only 4G services.

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  • In the first phase, Vodafone VoLTE service will be available in Mumbai, Gujarat, Delhi, Karnataka, and Kolkata and will be extended across the country in a short time
     
  • "Vodafone 4G customers will experience VoLTE at no additional charges. All they need is a handset supporting Vodafone VoLTE and a 4G SIM, Vodafone said
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