Voice over LTE represents a digital voice transmission technology that operates across the 4G LTE (Long-Term Evolution) network. This technology allows mobile devices to conduct phone calls over a data network, rather than traditional circuit-switched networks. A practical illustration involves making a phone call on a smartphone that remains connected to the 4G LTE data network throughout the duration of the conversation.
The significance of this technology lies in its capacity to deliver higher voice quality, reduced call setup times, and the potential for simultaneous voice and data usage. Its emergence marked a departure from older network infrastructures, providing a more efficient method for handling voice communications on modern mobile devices. Prior to this, mobile networks often switched to older 2G or 3G networks for calls, resulting in lower audio fidelity and slower data speeds during call usage.
