Zambia’s
leading mobile service provider, Airtel Zambia, has announced the launch of
VoLTE, (Voice over LTE), a technology that offers top-notch high-definition
call experience to users.
Speaking at the launch this morning, Airtel Networks Zambia
Plc Managing Director, Mr. Manu Sood said Airtel is committed to leveraging
innovations that the HD calls, a technology called VoLTE, are a first in
Zambia.
“This is the first of its kind in Zambia and we
are truly proud to be launching this in line with the provision of 100% 4G
konse. This launch of HD Calls in Zambia only by Airtel means a whole new level
of experience added to the 4G experience. HD Calls entails three primary
benefits – one, instant call set up; two, enables High-Definition voice quality
which is crystal clear and; three, enabling talking and browsing
simultaneously”, Sood said
All one needs to do is go to settings and switch on VoLTE to
enable HD calls. This technology enabled by Airtel requires handsets to make
appropriate changes. Apple have already enabled this technology while other
handset manufacturers will be enabling it soon.
Mr. Sood said: “It is
quite unbelievable how quickly the HD call connects while other calls take a
few seconds. The VoLTE technology enabled HD Calls are instantaneous. The call
quality is something to experience that the people of Zambia will love. We can
now also multitask that is talk and browse at the same time which means while
talking, one can check on the downloads that one has received.”
And Minister of Technology and Science, Honourable Felix
Mutati who was Guest of Honour, said it was Government’s commitment to make
sure that rigidities and any bureaucracies were removed from hindering business
and innovation.
“Today Airtel is scoring another first by inviting
all of us to witness the launch its voice over LTE which is a voice calling
technology that allows 4g subscribers to make mobile calls over the 4G network.
And I must say I am happy to see how much you keep investing to make sure that
the quality of service is unhindered. I am now looking forward and challenging
you to launch the very first local smartphone because that will surely be a
joyous occasion,” Hon. Mutati said.
By: Kanto Okanta