Idea rolling out VoLTE services in 6 circles, offers 10GB free data

Idea Cellular has announced the roll out its VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service for customers across six major markets – Maharashtra & Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh & Telangana and Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh. Idea customers across these markets can avail the VoLTE technology starting today.

Idea VoLTE delivers High Definition voice services over 4G/ LTE network which makes the voice sound more natural as compared to a standard voice call while eliminating background noise. It also offers faster call connection and better battery utilization. Idea VoLTE allows customers to continue experiencing un-interrupted 4G internet while simultaneously being on a voice call. Idea VoLTE enables users to automatically be routed to 3G/2G when they move out of 4G network using Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC), thus ensuring continuous call connectivity.Idea VoLTE will be available on 4G smartphones powered by Idea 4G SIM. Existing Idea customers with compatible 4G handsets will automatically be upgraded to Idea VoLTE service. Idea VoLTE will be available on Honor 5C, Honor 6X, Honor 7X, Honor View10, Honor 9 lite, Honor 9i, Xiaomi Redmi4, Samsung J7 Pro/A5/A7, One Plus 5/5T, Nokia 3/5 and Vivo V7 plus devices will start releasing Over the Air (OTA) updates to enable Idea users to experience VoLTE service, soon.

Advantages of Idea VoLTE

• HD call quality
• Faster call connection
• Uninterrupted internet access voice call
• batter battery utilization
• NO extra cost
• 10GB free data on making first VoLTE call

Speaking on the commercial launch, Mr. Sashi Shankar, Chief Marketing Officer, Idea Cellular said, “The launch of Idea VoLTE is testimony to our commitment to digitally connect customers, and a major milestone in Idea’s mobility journey. We aim to provide a better and richer call quality experience to our customers through this revolutionary new technology. Idea is partnering with several handset manufacturers to ensure availability of a wide range of Idea VoLTE capable devices in the market”

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