Du brings VoLTE technology in the Middle East

The 4G LTE network has reached a whole new level in the UAE. Soon, for the first time in the Middle East, customers of du in the UAE will be able to simultaneously access the Internet at 4G LTE speeds while making a voice call, made possible by Voice over LTE (VoLTE) technology.

du has announced the successful completion of its network’s first VoLTE call. This makes the company not only the first to install and test VoLTE on a live network in the region, but also the world’s fastest – at just 80 days.

Saleem Al Balooshi, executive vice-president, Network Development and Operations, du, said: “With VoLTE, we will be exploiting the full potential of 4G LTE. Our commitment to our customers has been reconfirmed with this fastest installation and testing of VoLTE on a live network. VoLTE will significantly enhance the call experience for customers using our 4G LTE network, adding more value through the use of the latest technology innovations.”

According to the TRA’s Mobile Networks Benchmarking survey on Quality of Service (QoS) in 2013, du leads on several key performance indicators.

Du launched HD Voice on mobile in 2012, which received a tremendous response from customers — with 200 per cent growth in HD voice traffic in the last six months — and is the only operator to offer the service at no extra cost. Today, du offers HD voice on both its 3G mobile and fixed line networks.

— business@khaleejtimes.com