Most 5G networks are currently data-only (mobile broadband) services, but EE (BT) recently revealed that it had made the UK’s first calls over 5G within its network. new radio voiceover (VoNR or Vo5G) technology. But it’s unclear exactly how long we’ll have to wait before this becomes commonplace.
This technology is similar to how 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE), which also started as a data-centric network, evolved and became adopted over time. Voice over in LTE (VoLTE). This development is necessary because older 2G and 3G networks will be phased out and 4G and 5G will fill the slack.
big prey VoNR (or Vo5G, if you prefer) means you need a true end-to-end 5G standalone (SA) network to work. Such networks can also deliver other improvements, such as ultra-low latency, faster upload speeds, network slicing capabilities, better support for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and increased reliability and security.
Currently, most existing 5G networks are non-standalone. This means that you are still dependent on old/slow 4G infrastructure.
Howard Watson, Chief Security and Network Officer at BT, said:
“Why is this important? Currently, voice calls are supported on 2G, 4G, and soon to be phased out on 3G. Having this feature available on 5G will also provide customers with even more voice options. as well as to support a true 5G standalone experience. As more and more 5GSA-enabled devices enter the market, EE is in a prime position to maintain its number one position in performance. I’ll make sure it’s there.”
Much of EE’s underlying/core network is already ready for standalone 5G technology, and many of its major wireless sites across the country have been upgraded to support it, providing customers with 5G SA-enabled SIMs. is being published. But deploying this technology everywhere is a slow, expensive, and highly complex process that won’t happen overnight. Customers also need a supported smartphone to receive maximum benefits.
As of now, Vodafone is the only UK operator to actually launch a package called “” for its customers based on its own 5G SA network.5G Ultra”, but it is currently only available in parts of London, Manchester, Glasgow and Cardiff (all of which are densely populated urban areas). EE will definitely be far behind on this too, but as we’re saying, it’s going to be quite a while before we’re all able to make regular calls over his 5G.
