Telia Lietuva Launches VoWiFi Service, Enabling Seamless Voice Calls

Telia Lietuva has announced the introduction of Voice over Wi-Fi (VoWiFi) service, allowing customers to make voice calls in areas with weak or no mobile signal coverage. This new service, available at no additional cost, requires users to have a compatible smart device supporting VoWiFi functionality, according to the company’s blog post.

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Device Compatibility

According to Telia, VoWiFi service is available on popular Android models initially, with support for Apple phones planned in the near future.

VoWiFi service Cost

Telia says the VoWiFi service is offered to its customers at no additional cost. The service utilizes the existing prepaid plan minutes, similar to regular mobile calls.

Improved coverage

VoWiFi complements Telia’s earlier VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology, bringing traditional voice calls closer to digital communication platforms like Messenger, Viber, and WhatsApp. Telia said, VoWiFi allows users to make calls using any Wi-Fi network available, filling gaps in mobile coverage, such as basements or areas with thick walls.

Automatic connection

Telia shared that once VoWiFi is activated, and the Wi-Fi connection is prioritized in the call settings, the phone will automatically connect to a fixed Wi-Fi connection from the mobile network for the highest call quality. When there is no good Wi-Fi available, the phone will revert to the mobile connection.

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VoWiFi Benefits

Apart from compensating for weak mobile coverage, VoWiFi provides improved call quality comparable to CD sound recording. It also consumes less energy, resulting in longer-lasting phone batteries and reduced strain on mobile base stations, leading to lower electricity consumption and environmental impact.