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Verizon Recommits to VoLTE Rollout This Year

May 20, 2014, 11:29 AM by Eric M. Zeman

Verizon Wireless today said it will officially rollout VoLTE services "later this year." Verizon originally committed to launching VoLTE by the end of 2013, but then delayed the launch for reasons unknown. Though Verizon Wireless did not say exactly when VoLTE will finally get off the ground, it did share a few more details about what consumers can expect. For example, Verizon's VoLTE service will include HD Voice, just as AT&T's VoLTE service will. Verizon said it will have a solid lineup of VoLTE-capable devices when the service goes live, and that other handsets can be VoLTE-enabled through a software update. Verizon pointed out that both handsets must be VoLTE-capable for HD Voice calls to work. Further, Verizon's VoLTE will power instantaneous voice-only to voice-and-video calls in the middle of conversations. Last, Verizon will include other Rich Communications Services, such as larger file transfers, more reliable group messaging, and better location sharing. Verizon didn't say which devices will be VoLTE-ready at launch, nor if it will launch in just a few markets - as AT&T is on May 23 - or if it will roll out VoLTE on a grander scale from the beginning. VoLTE represents the next-generation of voice services via mobile networks.

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clbowens

May 20, 2014, 1:48 PM

VoLTE HD voice between carriers

Would a VoLTE call between a VZW user and a AT&T user be able to be a HD voice call?

wecivus

yes.

dougm

May 20, 2014, 12:19 PM

Needed this last year

Talking to Verizon customers on the phone is seriously dreadful at best. They use the most compressed CDMA2000 voice codec and I've had better call quality using 2 tin cans & string. Sprint and TMobile customers are far more pleasant calls to make. AT&T not so good, either.

Jarahawk

Agreed.

I have been several a VZW subscriber for fourteen years now and it's akin to being in a loveless marriage. I find myself making excuses as to why I stay. Three unlimited data plans is all I've got left.

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