After rolling out VoLTE service in Bangaluru, Mysore, & Belgaum, Vodafone has started rolling out VoLTE services in Uttar Pradesh East. The key cities included are Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Allahabad, Faizabad, and around 26000 towns & villages in the circle. Vodafone 4G customers can use the VoLTE (Voice over LTE) for no additional charges and all calls will be billed as per existing plan. With Vodafone VoLTE you can make HD quality voice calls with lesser call connect time. You can also make calls and use 4G data at the same time. As per Vodafone, the VoLTE service is currently available in Maharashtra & Goa, Mumbai, Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Karnataka, UP West & East. It will be extended across the country in a phased manner over the next few months.
How do I use Vodafone VoLTE?
- You should have a VoLTE enabled handset
- SMS 4G CHECK to 199 to know if your handset is Vodafone VoLTE compatible or not
- Ensure that your handset has been upgraded with the latest software. To check the updates manually, Go to settings -> About -> Software Updates -> Check for updates. Download and install the update if available
- You need a 4G SIM to use VoLTE service. Else get it from a nearby Vodafone store
- If you have a Dual SIM handset, Vodafone SIM should be inserted in the 1st SIM slot with data capability and network mode set as 4G/3G/2G or Auto
- For Android users, HD or VoLTE icon will be shown on the top bar of the screen
Only the below-mentioned smartphones are compatible with Vodafone VoLTE and it will be made available to all other VoLTE enabled smartphones in the coming days.
OEM | Models |
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OnePlus | 3, 3T, 5, 5T |
Xiaomi | Redmi 4, Mi Mix 2, Mi Max 2, Redmi Note 4 |
Nokia | 5, 6, 8, 1, 8 Sirocco, 7 Plus |
Huawei | Honor View 10, 9i, 7X, 8 Pro, 6X, 9 Lite |
Samsung | C9 Pro, J7 Nxt |
Gionee | Gionee M7 Power |
Lava | Z91 |
Micromax | Canvas 2 2018, Canvas 2 Plus 2018 |
Karbonn | Frames S9 |
Itel | S42 |
Apple | iPhone 6, 6+, 6S, 6S+, 7, 7+, 8, 8+, X, SE |
Commenting on the launch of the Vodafone VoLTE service, Nipun Sharma, Business Head – UP East, Vodafone India, said, “We have been making significant investments to expand, upgrade and modernize our network to ensure that we provide the finest service experience and seamless connectivity to our valued customers. We are delighted that Vodafone is now launching VoLTE services in UP East across 26000+ towns and villages. VoLTE is a step further towards enhancing customer experience and enabling our customers in Uttar Pradesh East to explore newer possibilities with their smart devices.”