The Voice over LTE via Generic Access (VoLGA) Forum released an updated set of specifications for delivering mobile voice and SMS services over LTE. New features and capabilities include:
- the use of VoLGA over HSPA;
- support for SIM-less emergency calling;
- optimized voice-bearer routing; and
- host APIs for LTE handsets.
“We are pleased to see that the VoLGA Forum has continued to add valuable new capabilities to the specifications,” said Karl-Heinz Nenner, chairman of the VoLGA Forum. “Voice continues to be a critical service for next-generation mobile networks. The additional features make VoLGA a very complete solution.”
The VoLGA Forum has 19 member companies, including Alcatel-Lucent, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ditech Networks, GENBAND, HTC, Huawei, Kineto Wireless, LG Electronics, Mavenir, Motorola, Samsung, Sonus, SPA, Tecore Networks, Ulticom, Vitendo, WiChorus and ZTE.
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