Verizon Tests New Version of Voice-Over-LTE Calling
Verizon said Friday its LTE network carried for the first time a live over-the-air LTE Category M1 voice-over-LTE call, “laying the foundation for the next generation of IoT connectivity.” By proving Cat M1 VoLTE technology “works on a production network,…
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Verizon, along with Ericsson and Qualcomm … demonstrated that the reach of Cat M1 can extend across Verizon's U.S. LTE network, fostering growth opportunities for IoT companies and developers, whether they are focused on data-only or voice-enabled products,” Verizon said in a news release. Cat M1 offers improved efficiency, extended coverage and better security than previously available technology, the carrier said. “Cat M1 is designed for devices that require extended battery life, which enables a variety of applications from water meters to wearables to asset trackers and consumer electronics. This technology also allows signals to better penetrate walls and floors to reach devices located in remote locations.”