AT&T introduces HD Voice, VoLTE in initial markets

News Wireless United States 15 MEI 2014
AT&T introduces HD Voice, VoLTE in initial markets
AT&T is introducing HD Voice on an all-IP, Voice over LTE (VoLTE) network in select markets. HD Voice will be enabled on the Samsung Galaxy S4 mini beginning 23 May, allowing customers to simultaneously talk while accessing the internet at LTE speeds. AT&T plans to enable HD Voice on additional devices in the future. Initially, HD Voice from AT&T will be available in select areas in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota and Wisconsin, and will continue to expand on a market-by-market basis. 

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