GP launches VoLTE all across Bangladesh

Telecom

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20 June, 2020, 09:40 pm
Last modified: 20 June, 2020, 09:44 pm
Customers will need VoLTE enabled handset, 4G SIM, and coverage to enjoy this service

Grameenphone has launched VoLTE (Voice over LTE) services all across Bangladesh. 

User experience in voice calls are expected to take a considerable leap under 4G/LTE coverage areas with this new service in an ideal scenario, a GP press release says. 

Customers will need VoLTE enabled handset, 4G SIM, and coverage to enjoy this service. 

"We have been working tirelessly to ensure widest 4G/LTE coverage for our customers. Now launching VoLTE service all across Bangladesh has enabled us to unlock possibilities in serving our customers better over 4G/LTE network," CMO of Grameenphone Mohammad Sajjad Hasib said.

"We believe the benefit of technology must reach the remote most corner of the country, especially in this new normal era, where communication technology plays a critical role in ensuring socio-economic well-being," he added. 

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is a technology that enables voice calls over 4G/LTE network. 

With this service, users can experience HD standard voice calls with more than 50% improved call setup time between two VoLTE users. 

VoLTE will allow users to stay on the 4G network during voice calls and enjoy un-interrupted high-speed 4G internet simultaneously. It will also improve indoor voice experience. 

GP users may avail this service with a regular call rate.  

Grameenphone website has the list of eligible VoLTE supported handsets, and it will be updated continuously when new handsets are onboarded. 

If the customers have the 4G SIM, 4G coverage, and VoLTE handset (from the list mentioned in Grameenphone website) with necessary settings, they will automatically enjoy the VoLTE service. 

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