Back in 2011, Verizon was telling investors that by the end of 2013, their network would be completely LTE and that all voice calls would be on their Voice over LTE (VoLTE) network. This will allow Verizon customers to browse the internet while calling someone on the phone.
Now, Verizon is getting ever so close to offering the service for compatible devices. As iPhoneFAQ states:
The next iPhone is expected to launch with iOS 8, which will include VoLTE capabilities. Verizon has been implementing the network upgrade nationwide, which will also bring improved HD Voice quality to compatible devices. The iPhone 5 and 5s are both designed to take advantage of HD Voice, and other carriers are working on deploying the technology.
With that said, when customers do have the ability to use the VoLTE network, they will be required to have a specific phone for the VoLTE network and will need to be talking to someone that is in a VoLTE network and has a specific phone that is VoLTE enabled. VoLTE will allow clearer calls with fewer dropouts and the ability to use voice and data services simultaneously and will give carriers the ability to use their allocated radio spectrum more efficiently.
Unfortunately, Verizon has continued to tell people that specifically the VoLTE network will roll out later this year with no specific date.
from Android Authority http://ift.tt/1lUwu6x
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