Volte in Tele2: setup and review of new products from the mobile operator

VoLTE (Voice over LTE) is voice transmission over the LTE network in a smartphone, created on the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS). Provides voice services and delivers them as a data stream over LTE. This service appeared relatively recently, and therefore has not yet become widespread. But it has a number of advantages over traditional calls, which makes its use attractive and convenient. The main thing is that the equipment available to the user meets the requirements and allows you to connect to a modern high-speed network. In addition, subscribers should be aware of other restrictions provided by their telephone company. They are minimal, but extremely important for activating the option.

VoLTE - what is it on a phone?

To explain it in simple terms, VoLTE from Tele2 is outgoing calls over the Internet. At the same time, the technology functions in such a way that its use does not affect the operation of applications, mobile browsers or downloading files. And the result of connecting to the service will be improved call quality, better voice transmission and a more stable connection.

Customers of the telephone company will also like the fact that outgoing calls via the Internet are charged the same as regular telephone calls. Activating the feature will not require additional payment and will not lead to increased costs. And in situations where making online calls turns out to be impossible, the system will automatically switch to the standard operating mode, and therefore users will not encounter inconveniences or difficulties.

More about the Lte network

Tele2 LTE has been used for more than 2 years. During this time, the company has increased its presence in the engineering space. To ensure normal capacity in order to compete with other operators providing high-speed traffic, the company began to install the latest generation networks in large cities.

Thanks to this, high-speed Internet appeared on gadgets. It is worth noting that you can use it not only on mobile devices. Users of personal computers and laptops can also become clients. The company's cellular communication stores and official stores sell specialized equipment for unhindered access to the Internet. Such modems can provide connections for up to 10 devices.

Tele2 Almaty – cellular operator network

In order to set up a network, you need to connect a special tariff. After this, a special icon will appear at the top of the phone screen, where the signal strength is displayed, displaying the receiving status.

LTE allows:

1. Quickly surf and access websites.
2. Quickly download and transfer files.
3. Watch online broadcasts.
4. Play online games.

Note! Not all devices support the LTE communication protocol. Before connecting the necessary tariff plans for this, make sure that the phone meets all the settings requirements.

Is there reception everywhere?

The coverage range is not particularly large yet. not found in the Lte region . The city of Moscow was the pilot city for the corporation, because it has the fastest and most stable access. Then, at the beginning of 2022, the Moscow region was also connected to communications.

The frequency range is still being adjusted today. The company reports every quarter to clients where the network has been implemented. To learn more about the breadth of communication coverage, just visit the operator’s official website. In the corresponding section there is a map on which you can see all coverage areas and signal levels.

VoLTE in Russia

To make VoLTE Internet calls, you need to take into account 2 important conditions:

• It is required that the smartphone used supports LTE technologies and allows you to connect to a high-speed network;
• You must live in a region with a functioning 4g connection.

There are no other serious requirements or conditions, so every telephone company subscriber can use online calls. It should be emphasized that sometimes additional phone settings are required to work in a high-speed network. Users must find the section dedicated to LTE services in the menu and set the active mode. The exact procedure for turning on the mentioned mode depends on the smartphone model the client has.

Tele2 launched voice over LTE (VoLTE)

1. Data transfer is not suspended
2. Saves battery power
3. Improves voice quality with HD-Voice mode
4. The connection establishment time is greatly reduced.

Many, including me, criticize the capabilities of the Tele2 network (I’m talking about Moscow now) due to the lack of 2G, but with regards to 4G, now this particular operator has become our most full-fledged one, having officially launched VoLTE on April 25.

Other operators have been feeding us breakfast in this regard for 2 years now, citing difficulties in obtaining permits from government regulators and their willingness to press the right button, or they provide VoLTE only on selected models of smartphones at incredible prices.

Next, go to the “dialer”, dial: *#*#4636#*#* -> Device information -> at the very bottom click on “Enable VoLTE synchronization” and “Enable SMS via IMS”.

• Your phone supports SMSoIP technology
• Your number has Internet calls enabled. Technological mark"
• At the time of sending, you have a stable LTE Internet connection.

VoLTE from Tele2

Having considered the main features and requirements for VoLTE calls, it remains to understand the conditions under which they are provided to customers. The mobile operator offers the following:

• the cost of outgoing calls is the same as the base price of telephone calls on the tariff chosen by the subscriber;
• the service is available to residents of Moscow and the Moscow region;
• To use the function you need to be in your home region;
• the offer is incompatible with voice call forwarding and the “Beep” option;
• Before activating LTE calls, you will have to refuse the mentioned services.

The operator does not provide any other important connection features, and therefore not a single subscriber who is able to use the service will encounter insurmountable difficulties. The main thing is to live in the capital region and remove incompatible options in a timely manner.

Advantages and disadvantages

Having familiarized yourself with everything said above, it is not difficult to highlight the main advantages and disadvantages of the system. Among the strongest points are:

• high-quality, stable, reliable connection with the interlocutor;
• clarity of sounds;
• the ability to combine telephone conversations and the use of browsers, applications, synchronizing the system with downloading files;
• convenient operator approach to setting prices.

Among the most important weaknesses:

• limited area of ​​technology dissemination;
• high demands on the characteristics of smartphones.

It is worth emphasizing that a tangible difference in the quality of communication will only become noticeable if the technology is used simultaneously by two interlocutors. In other situations, the differences will not be so noticeable, and therefore the mentioned advantage will not be available to all people.

Wi-Fi calls: description of the technology and conditions for activating the service

Do not confuse Wi-Fi data transfer technology with free calls from Tele2. The benefit is that you can call from places where there is no operator network, but there is wi-fi. Billing for calls and sending SMS messages is carried out in accordance with the prices of your home region. If Wi-Fi is paid, then this is an additional cost. The principle of operation of the technology is very similar to mobile communications. The Internet is used to transmit audio data and text SMS from the subscriber to the Tele2 network. The technology is very helpful where there is no network coverage. The caller and the person receiving the call will not feel any difference in communication.

Important! To make a call using Wi-Fi, you need to download and install the special Tele2 application “Wi-Fi calls” on your smartphone.

Description of service

The service is available only to subscribers in Moscow and the region. Therefore, there is no point in downloading and installing the application for Tele2 customers from other regions. It is available for free in the Google Play and App Store. The application is developed for gadgets running Android 4.0 and higher, iOS 7.0 and higher.

Important! When using Tele2 IP telephony, the following options will no longer be available - “Beep”, “Forwarding” and “City number”. Their operation can only be restored after disabling the function.

Features of the service:

• when the application is running in the background, calls and SMS messages will be received via “Tele2 Wi-Fi calls”;
• high requirements for Internet speed;
• Billing is based on the tariffs of your home region (even for calls from abroad).

How to make calls over Wi-Fi

Tele2 subscribers can call (receive) or send (receive) SMS messages via the “Wi-Fi calling” function only if their smartphone is connected to the Internet. To make a call, you need to install the Tele2 application on your smartphone and follow the instructions.

Disabling the option and its other conditions

It is more convenient to disable the function using the USSD request *156*10#. If necessary, to reactivate it, you need to dial the command *155*331# from the smartphone keyboard. Those Tele2 subscribers who have installed the “My Tele2” application or registered a Personal Account on the operator’s website can deactivate the service in the main account menu.

No matter how you disable Wi-Fi calling, and after deactivating the service, the “Forwarding” function will not be possible. To restore the functionality of useful options (I’m online can also malfunction), you need to:

• disable them through the My Tele2 application or Personal Account;
• reboot the smartphone;
• reconnect all options important for communication through subscriber accounts on the network.

Important! You can check whether Wi-Fi calling is deactivated by dialing *156*1#.

How to use VoLTE?

The process of using the service is extremely simple. It will require the user to enable VoLTE, after which voice calling will become the default. If we describe the connection procedure in more detail, it turns out that subscribers will have to:

1. enable LTE service on your smartphone;
2. activate the service by entering the special USSD command *219*1# and pressing the dial key;
3. make calls in the usual way.

After activating the service, it will be a priority and will be connected in every situation where this is possible. Exceptions are cases when the client has left the 4g coverage area and cannot connect to high-speed Internet. In such cases, calls are made in a standard way using a traditional data transmission system.

Setting up Volte on Tele2

Typically, on smartphones that support this technology, everything is already configured automatically. But now updates for operating systems are released periodically and after downloading it, you can also make Volte calls.

You will need to activate the “Use LTE Services” tab before rebooting the device. Next, execute the command *219*1#. So far, there is a conflict when using the new service and the call forwarding and “Beep” functions together. But amendments are expected soon.

Do you have any questions? The Tele2 help desk will save you from inconvenience.

What benefits does the average person get by configuring Volte from Tele2:

• Improved call quality and voice clarity;
• Manufacturers promise that users will notice a noticeable difference, but only if a connection is established between two devices that support voice transmission over the Internet.
• Battery saving;
• Battery consumption should be reduced by reducing the number of processes inside the phone. Now he won’t have to “jump” across networks.
• Reducing the time to reach a subscriber;
• If you remember, after dialing the phone number and pressing the call key, several seconds pass before the beep sounds. Now the “minute of silence” will be shortened and you will be able to hear the interlocutor’s voice faster.

How to disable VoLTE on your phone?

To disable VoLTE, just dial the USSD service command *219*0# on your phone and press the call button. Deactivation occurs instantly. To make sure that the option is unavailable and disabled, just use one more command: *219#. The specified request allows you to see the status of the service. An inscription indicating the status of the service will appear on the screen.

If you encounter difficulties with disabling or connecting LTE, you should contact the contact center consultants. They will explain how to deal with the problem that has arisen and tell you how to use the option correctly.