Airtel launches VoLTE services in Gujarat

Ahmedabad, October 25, 2017: Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), India’s largest telecommunications services provider, today announced the launch of its Voice over LTE (VoLTE) services across Gujarat. Airtel VoLTE, which works over 4G, will offer customers HD quality voice calls along with faster call set up time.

Airtel VoLTE will be available on popular 4G/LTE enabled mobile devices, which must have a Airtel 4G SIM. Customers can call any mobile, landline network using Airtel VoLTE. There will be no additional data charges for VoLTE and calls will be billed as per existing plan or packs benefits.

What truly differentiates Airtel VoLTE is the seamless connectivity enabled by Airtel’s wide 4G network coverage. Even in the case of non-availability of 4G, Airtel VoLTE calls will automatically fall back on 3G/2G network to ensure that customers continue to stay connected at all times. Airtel VoLTE will also allow customers to continue with their data sessions at 4G speeds while the call is in progress.

Murthy Chaganti, Chief Executive Officer – Gujarat, Bharti Airtel said, “It is our constant endeavor to offer world-class services to our customers with an aim to enhance their mobile experience. In line with this, we are delighted to launch our VoLTE services across the State enabling customers to enjoy superior quality voice calls. In conjunction with our robust 4G network in Gujarat, VoLTE will enable customers to make the most of their mobile devices and experience advanced technologies.”

How to get Airtel VoLTE:

• Check mobile device compatibility at www.airtel.in/volte. Airtel has tested and certified popular device models for VoLTE compatibility. More models will keep getting added to this list.
• Upgrade the mobile device’s operating software to the latest version that supports VoLTE. This update is provided by the handset manufacturer.
• Ensure the device has a Airtel 4G SIM. Customers can upgrade to the 4G SIM by visiting the nearest Airtel store.
• Enable VoLTE by following instructions on www.airtel.in/volte

Customers with Dual-SIM handsets have to ensure that the Airtel 4G SIM has been inserted in the data SIM slot/slot 1 and network mode has been set as “4G/3G/2G (Auto)”. 

Popular device models compatible with Airtel VoLTE:

iPhone SE /6 /6plus / 6S / 6S plus /7 /7 plus /8 /8 plus

Samsung A5 2017/ A7 2017/ A8/ A9 Pro/ J2 2016/ J2 Pro/J5 Prime/ J7/ J7 2016/ J7 Prime/ J7 Nxt/ On 8/ On Nxt/Tab AS2/S6/S6 Edge

Oppo F3, F3 plus, A71 

Gionee A1/X1/X1 S/A1 Lite/S3 Pro

Lava Z25/ Z80/ Z90/Era 2V

Vivo Y55L/V5/V5 S/Y 66

Airtel’s 4G services were made live in Gujarat in October 2016 enabling customers to enjoy internet capabilities on superfast data speeds on their mobile devices. Airtel VOLTE is already LIVE in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. 

About Bharti Airtel

Bharti Airtel Limited is a leading global telecommunications company with operations in 17 countries across Asia and Africa. Headquartered in New Delhi, India, the company ranks amongst the top 3 mobile service providers globally in terms of subscribers. In India, the company's product offerings include 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services, mobile commerce, fixed line services, high speed home broadband, DTH, enterprise services including national & international long distance services to carriers. In the rest of the geographies, it offers 2G, 3G and 4G wireless services and mobile commerce. Bharti Airtel had over 381 million customers across its operations at the end of July 2017. To know more please visit, www.airtel.in