Bharti Airtel has launched its 4G VoLTE services in Coimbatore in Kolkata. The company is slowly and steadily adopting the latest services and it will bring this across the country over the next few months.
With the rollout, Airtel customers will get HD quality voice calls along with faster call setup time. The service is available in popular 4G/LTE enabled devices and customers can call on any mobile, landline network using Airtel VoLTE. Further, there will be no additional data charges for VoLTE and calls will be billed as per existing plan or packs benefits.
The company says 4G Network coverage enables connectivity on Airtel VoLTE and in case of non-availability of the 4G network, Airtel VoLTE calls will automatically fall back on the 3G/2G network to ensure that customers continue to stay connected at all times. Users with Dual-SIM smartphones should insert their Airtel SIM in SIM slot 1 and network should be selected as 4G/3G/2G so that the VoLTE service could work properly.
How to get Airtel VoLTE
Popular devices are now shipped with Airtel VoLTE support & customers have an option to download operating software post purchase of the 4G smartphone to enjoy Airtel VoLTE services. Existing users of these smartphones can an easily experience Airtel VoLTE services by following a few quick steps:
- Check mobile device compatibility by logging on to www.airtel.in/volte
- Upgrade the mobile device’s operating software to the latest version. This update is provided by the handset manufacturer.
- Now, enable VoLTE by following the instructions on www.airtel.in/volte
Over 100 4G smartphone models are now compatible with Airtel VoLTE, allowing customers to enjoy HD calling with faster call set up time on India’s leading smartphone network. With the best of devices from popular brands like Apple, Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi, customers can now choose from the best of flagship 4G smartphones including the iPhone X, iPhone 8 series, Samsung S7 & S7 Edge, OnePlus 5 & 5T to enjoy Airtel VoLTE services.
Top Smartphone Models with Airtel VoLTE support
Apple – iPhone SE /6 /6plus / 6S / 6S plus /7 /7 plus /8 /8 plus/X
Samsung – A5 2017/ A7 2017/ A8/ A9 Pro/ J2 2016/J7 2015/ J7 2016/ J7 Prime/ J2 Pro/ On 8/ On Nxt/J7 Max/ On Max/ J7 Nxt/ Tab A 2/ S6/ S6 EDGE / J5 Prime (16 Gb) / J5 2016 / C9 Pro / J5 Prime (32 GB)/S7/S7 Edge/J2 2015/J2 2016/C7 Pro/A8+
Xiaomi – Mi Max/ Mi Max Prime/ Redmi Y1/ Redmi Y1 lite/ Mi-Mix 2/ Mi A1/ Redmi Note 4/ Redmi 5A/ Mi Max 2/ Redmi 4/ Redmi 4A/ Redmi Note 5 Pro
OnePlus – OnePlus 5/ OnePlus 5T/OnePlus 3/OnePlus 3T
Micromax – Micromax Canvas 2
Oppo – F3/ A71/ F3 plus / F5/ F5 Youth/ F5 6GB/A83/A71 (3GB RAM)
Vivo – Y55L/ V5/ V5s/ Y66/ V5Plus/ Y55S/ V7/ Y69/ V7 Plus/ Y53
Karbonn – A40 Indian/Titanium Jumbo/K9 Smart Yuva/Titanium Jumbo 2/K9 Smart Grand/Titanium Frames S7/Yuva 2/A9 Indian/Aura Sleek Plus
Lava – Z25/ Z80/Era 2V/ Z90/ A44/ Z70/ Z60/ ERA 3/ ERA 3X
Gionee – A1
Intex – Aqua Lion N1
Nokia – Nokia 2/Nokia 6/Nokia 8
Tecno – Camon I/Camon I AIR
Celkon – Smart 4G/Uniq/Cliq 2/Swift 4G/ Swift 4G+
Lephone – W10/W7/W2
Zen – M72 Smart/Admire Unity
itel – A40
Honor – View 10
Infinix – HOT S3/ HOT S3B
Sameer Anjaria, CEO, West Bengal & Odisha, Bharti Airtel said, “We are delighted to extend our VoLTE footprint to Kolkata with the launch of our services today. Complementing our world class 4G network, VoLTE will add to the customer experience and our range of smartphone offerings.”