In addition, the call will be connected in less than two seconds, compared with 9:55 seconds on 3G networks. Customers will have the flexibility to make and use a 4G mobile data services at the same time without compromising the 4G data connection speeds.
SingTel, Asia's
leading communications group, in cooperation with Ericsson, and Samsung is set
to introduce new era in mobile voice communications and voice over LTE launch (
volts ) for Singapore in the coming months. Powered by Ericsson's state -of
-the -art solution volts, the service will allow customers to enjoy the
conversations that are much clearer than traditional voice services. Volt
offers wider sound frequencies, so a richer and truer -to-life sound with a
significant reduction in background noise.
In addition, the call
will be connected in less than two seconds, compared with 9:55 seconds on 3G networks.
Customers will have the flexibility to make and use a 4G mobile data services
at the same time without compromising the 4G data connection speeds.
SingTel is
volt service of its kind to be installed in the single radio voice call
continuity (SRVCC) capabilities. It automatically switches to the ongoing calls
without interruption and 3G networks if users lose their connection to the 4G
network.
Mr Arun Bansal Ericsson
Head of South East Asia and Oceania, said " SingTel latest Voice over LTE
offers places them at the forefront of technological innovation in the
industry. Pleased to providing a highly capable solution SingTel and be their
partner once again to bring advanced communications services in Singapore."
SingTel will work with
Samsung to install volt compatible smartphones range in Singapore, for example,
another long -awaited Galaxy S device. Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 3 will
also receive a firmware update in the coming months to support the service.
Moon Soo Kim, president
and CEO of Samsung Asia Pte Ltd, said : " Samsung is delighted to SingTel
's launch of the Volt in Singapore, and is pleased to have a role in allowing
users to enjoy the best call quality for your Samsung Galaxy smartphones . As
consumers demand more of their mobile devices, and Samsung continues to deliver
the latest LTE technology, such co-operation to ensure that consumers getting
the best out of their smartphones.”
