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Voice-Over-LTE (VoLTE)

Q: What is Voice-Over-LTE?

Voice over Long Term Evolution (LTE) (VoLTE) is a standards-based method that delivers voice calls and related services as IP data over 4G LTE mobile networks using the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Expanded Explanation 1. Technical Function and Core Characteristics Voice over LTE uses the LTE packet-switched network to carry voice traffic as data packets instead of using a separate circuit-switched domain. It implements voice, video, and messaging services through the IP Multimedia Subsystem

Q: How widely is Voice-Over-LTE used?

43 organizations in our directory are tagged Voice-Over-LTE, referenced across 4 articles.

Q: What is Voice-Over-LTE most closely associated with?

Voice-Over-LTE is most closely associated with Cloud Native and Connectivity.

Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is a standards-based approach for carrying mobile voice calls as IP data over 4G LTE networks using an IP Multimedia Subsystem core, relevant to enterprises that depend on mobile operators for business voice and mobility services.

4 articles
2 companies
Most covered: Mavenir, IMS

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It's in real use	4 articles tag it; 2 companies are tied to it	`subjectOf`
It sits in a glossary	Linked to Long Term Evolution, Voice Over Internet Protocol, Voice-Over-New-Radio, LTE Advanced	`inDefinedTermSet`

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