As LTE rollouts get into high gear, voice over LTE (VoLTE) provides an enabling platform for an enriched voice service with superior high-definition call quality, faster call set-up times and the possibility of introducing telecom-grade video calling over LTE.
By also introducing rich communication services (RCS), the voice service can be integrated with other popular functionality like instant messaging, group chat and group calling, presence, dynamic address books, and real-time sharing of multimedia content – straight from the phone’s address book. Fixed-to-mobile convergence can be added to bring the RCS experience to any device – mobile or fixed – opening up opportunities in new segments, such as multidevice enterprise users.
For operators, these IP-based services allow them to capitalize on popular market trends, monetize beyond telephony, target new segments, and, importantly, strengthen ties with customers.
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