Science and Technology
2019
Communication Technology

With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference / differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

  1. LTE ‘is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
  2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

D.Neither 1 nor 2
C.Both 1 and 2
B.2 only
A.1 only

Correct Answer: Option D

VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution) enables voice calls over a 4G LTE network, instead of relying on 2G or 3G connections.

LTE is a standard for wireless broadband communication, commonly associated with 4G technology; it is not marketed as 3G.

VoLTE is not voice-only; it can also transmit data. It provides significantly more voice and data capacity compared to 3G UMTS and 2G GSM.

Statement 1 is incorrect. Statement 2 is incorrect. Hence, neither 1 nor 2 is correct.