VoLTE Beeline - what is it on the phone, how to turn it on and off?

VoLTE Beeline has not yet gained popularity, since the mentioned service appeared relatively recently, and therefore is not yet available in most regions of the country. But the phone company is gradually expanding the options for customers by providing them with better communication conditions. This also applies to updated voice calls, which improve call quality and connection reliability. Consequently, in 2021, a new feature will become available to residents of those regions of Russia that were not able to connect to the modern network right away. Therefore, you should not be surprised if one day the usual calls are replaced by an Internet connection.

Description and features of the VoLTE service from Beeline

VoLTE is a technology for voice transmission over the LTE network.
Until recently, in order to answer an incoming call while on a 4G (LTE) network, a subscriber of the cellular operator Beeline had to switch to 2G/3G, and after the end of the conversation return to the previous settings. With the advent of the VoLTE function, this need has disappeared: switching between networks during voice communication occurs automatically, users do not notice it. This allows you to save time on transitions between channels and answer the call faster.

VoLTE frees up frequencies occupied in 2G and 3G for the transmission of voice calls in order to direct them to the development of mobile Internet in the LTE coverage area. Thanks to the new technology, the mobile operator has the opportunity to modernize existing options, develop and launch new services in the field of multimedia.

Working conditions

The service can be used within 4G coverage and LTE technology. It is available on mobile devices that support voice communication and have VimpelCom firmware.

For the option to work correctly, the SIM card in the smartphone must support the LTE frequency range. In phones with 2 cards, it must be inserted into the second slot.

Territory of coverage

The service can be used by Beeline subscribers who have access to the 4G network and are located in Moscow or the Moscow region.

VoLTE can be used by subscribers in Moscow or the Moscow region.

In other Russian regions, the voice communication function via LTE is not yet available.

If a Beeline subscriber living in Moscow or the Moscow region and connecting VoLTE leaves the region, he will not be able to use the service until he returns to its coverage area.

Price

Connecting the option is free of charge. There is no subscription fee for its use.

Benefits of the service

Voice communication service over 4G has many advantages:

• using mobile Internet while making calls;
• saving battery power on your mobile device (no need to switch between networks);
• fast connection when making calls (no more than 2 seconds if both subscribers have activated the service);
• high quality voice communication that meets international standards;
• spending only package minutes provided by the tariff (mobile Internet is not used during calls).

VoLTE has fast connections and high call quality.

general information

Let's start by telling you what it is - VoLTE Beeline. This is an improved version of LTE 4G technology (with a + sign). Let us note the main features of the connection:

• Connection speed is up to six times faster;
• Download speed is 55-65 Mbit per second.

Beeline launched VoLTE - and subscribers were able to download files and pages instantly, reducing download time to a few seconds!

Let's talk about where Beeline VoLTE 2021 is distributed, how you can connect to the new technology and what is needed for this.

Devices supporting the option

Owners of smartphones that support Voice over LTE technology can activate the option.

Models of such devices are listed in the table:

VoLTE - what is it on a phone?

To describe the technology in simple, understandable language, Voice over LTE or VoLTE Beeline is a special function that allows you to make calls over the Internet.

That is, instead of the usual communication channels, a 4g connection is used, allowing:

1. reduce the load on the network;
2. improve the quality of calls (the change in sounds is especially noticeable);
3. reduce battery consumption on smartphones;
4. make conversations more economical.

The latter is especially true for owners of tariffs with unlimited traffic or a large number of gigabytes, since the new connection does not require the usual payment, and the only source of expenses is payment for the megabytes spent. By the way, traffic consumption is also minimal.

VoLTE in Russia

The novelty of technologies and their weak distribution throughout the country have already been mentioned above.

The new service is available only in those cities and regions where people are able to connect to the high-speed LTE network.

Residents of other areas will have to wait until a high-quality Internet connection becomes available to them. Until then, it remains to use traditional, familiar methods of communication that are available throughout the state. By the way, using traditional calls is also allowed in regions where the latest technologies have become part of the everyday norm.

Activation methods

To gain access to the service, it must be activated. But before starting this process, you should make sure that your device model and SIM card support LSE.

The procedure for connecting the option differs depending on what operating system is installed on the smartphone.

On iOS

To activate you need:

1. Download the latest update from Apple.
2. Enter "Settings".
3. Click "Cellular".
4. In the column with data parameters, select “Voice and data”.
5. ABOUT.

To activate the service, you need to enable the VoLTE option.

On Android

The VoLTE service automatically connects to gadgets running on the Android platform.

If for some reason it is not activated, you can do it as follows:

1. Install the latest version update provided by the device manufacturer.
2. Click on “Settings”.
3. Log in to the Mobile Network.
4. Click on the “Mobile data transfer” button.
5. Find the line “VoLTE Calls” and move it to the on position.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:

1. The use of HD Voice codecs provides high quality sound, gives it volume, and reduces the amount of extraneous noise. If in 2G and 3G networks contact with a subscriber occurs with a delay of 20 seconds, then in smartphones with VoLTE the connection takes 1-2 seconds.
2. Significant savings in battery life during a conversation between subscribers on phones that support the technology. The gadget does not leave the 4G (LTE) network, and a lot of energy is spent on the transition between 4G, 3G, 2G.
3. If the called subscriber does not have this function installed, the device automatically switches to 3G, the connection speed and quality of communication correspond to 3G.
4. The ability to talk on the phone while simultaneously viewing your pages on social networks, checking email, using a navigator and any gadget applications.
5. A Skype conversation is not interrupted if the subscriber receives a call on their smartphone.

Flaws:

1. Not all smartphones support this technology.
2. A new SIM card is required.
3. The service is not available in roaming and other regions in Russia, except those listed.

Missing feature problem

If it is not possible to activate the VoLTE option, the Beeline subscriber needs to make sure that the model of his mobile device is in the list of those covered by the service. If the SIM card inserted into the phone does not support wireless high-frequency data transfer, you will also not be able to use the option.

The connected VoLTE service may stop working if a person is outside its coverage area or outside the coverage of the 4G network. To regain access to the function, he needs to return to his home region.

Sometimes an activated option is no longer supported due to a malfunction of the smartphone. In this case, you need to restart the device. If the reboot does not help, the subscriber is recommended to contact Beeline call center employees and report the problem. Operators will help you find out what the reason is and explain how to restore the option.

Under what conditions will VoLTE work?

If you have problems with communication, you should check:

• does the LTE format work?
• The device can support high-speed communication;
• does the option itself work?

After a reboot, there is a chance to restore the device's operation. If rebooting is not possible, then you should contact Beeline support service.

The connection is made by a subscriber who works in the “EVERYTHING is mine” tariff format or has the “Highway” option activated. The program will malfunction if there is no 4G format in the region. The signal level should be above average.

Video: How VoLTE was tested

Negative sides

Although VoLTE technology is aimed at making life easier for Beeline subscribers, it is not without its drawbacks. The main one is the inability to connect the option to all smartphone models and devices that do not have the necessary firmware.

A noticeable disadvantage of the service is its limited coverage area. Subscribers living outside the Moscow region cannot activate the option.

In addition, the function is not available for all Beeline tariff plans. To activate it, you must switch to the “EVERYTHING” tariff, which is not convenient for all subscribers.

Geography of distribution

Mobile operators in Russia: Megafon, Beeline, MTS and Tele2 support the VoLTE service, but not in all regions of the country.

Major telecom operator Megafon launched new voice transmission using 4G for the first time in 2021 in Moscow. Today it provides services in the regions: Moscow, Leningrad and Samara. The service connects automatically and is available on devices from well-known manufacturers.

Mobile operator Beeline launched the service in 2015 in Moscow. Today the online option does not work, most likely this is due to technical glitches.

Tele2 launched VoLTE in 2021 in the capital. Today the standard works only in the Moscow region. You can connect it only through a USSD request. A special feature of the operator’s connection was the ability to make calls via Wi-Fi.

The mobile operator MTS launched the service in 2018. Despite the late transition to new technology, this operator is considered the most advanced. VoLTE is connected automatically or through a request service. The company has an impressive list of devices that support the service.

Regions where the network operates:

• Yaroslavl region;
• Kaluga region;
• Moscow and region;
• Republic of Bashkortostan.

The promising technology is complemented by voice transmission over Wi-Fi. In the future it is planned to develop and expand its capabilities.

Where does Volte Beeline work?

The service operates in Moscow and St. Petersburg (also nearby regions). To connect, you need to change the SIM card; it is desirable that the device has an IMS platform, otherwise there will be no activation.

Which tariff plans are supported?

Let's briefly talk about the tariff plans offered by the operator:

"EVERYTHING 1"

• 5 GB;
• 200 minutes;
• 300 SMS;
• 13.33 rub./day.

"EVERYTHING 2"

• 17 GB;
• 400 minutes;
• 300 SMS;
• 20 rub./day.

"EVERYTHING 3"

• 22 GB;
• 1200 minutes;
• 300 SMS;
• 30 rub. daily.

"EVERYTHING 4"

• 30 GB;
• 2000 minutes;
• 300 SMS;
• 50 rubles per day.

“Absolutely EVERYTHING”

• 30 GB;
• 5000 minutes;
• 300 SMS;
• 83.33 rub. daily.

Let's look at some devices that support the frequency range:

VoLTE for Samsung:

• Galaxy Alpha (SM-G850F);
• Note Edge (SM-N915F);
• Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) – B7, B20;
• Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) – B7, B20.

Huawei:

• Honor 6 (H60-L04);
• Ascend Mate 7 (MT7-L09).

All smartphones have been tested by the operator to ensure that the latest official firmware complies with the requirements of the LTE frequency range.

Finally, we note that the location in the networks is displayed on the top panel of the screen. All devices supporting 4G+ work in networks of previous generations.

Terms of Use

List of requirements:

• the subscriber is within the coverage area of ​​the 4G network;
• a SIM card that supports LTE is used;
• a mobile device is used that supports LTE and has firmware for operation in the Russian Federation in the VimpelCom network;
• The user's home region supports VoLTE technology;
• the subscriber is located in a region that supports VoLTE.

These points are very important. In addition, pay attention to the model of your device.

How to turn it on

We'll tell you how to enable Beeline VoLTE on a smartphone running Android OS:

By analogy, you can understand how to disable VoLTE Beeline for Android: