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ZTE, China Mobile, Ericsson conduct 5G-4G VoLTE call

By Aiko Tanaka
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ZTE, the Guangzhou branch of China Mobile and Ericsson have announced a joint demonstration of a VoLTE voice and video call between 5G and 4G smartphones.

The successful call, completed at the end of March, utilized non-standalone 5G networks provided by different vendors, as well as China Mobile Guangzhou’s existing 4G network.

It used ZTE’s 5G and 4G smartphones for the VoLTE voice and video call, as well as network equipment from the two vendors.

Guangzhou is one of five 5G pilot cities for China Mobile, which is investing the most heavily in 5G among China’s big three mobile operators.

Questions & Answers

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Which companies were involved in demonstrating this 5G-4G VoLTE call?

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ZTE, the Guangzhou branch of China Mobile, and Ericsson collectively demonstrated the VoLTE voice and video call. They collaborated using their respective technologies and networks to achieve this milestone.

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What type of network setup was used for the successful call demonstration?

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The demonstration utilised non-standalone 5G networks, provided by different vendors, alongside China Mobile Guangzhou’s existing 4G network. This hybrid setup allowed for the inter-generational call.

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When was this successful 5G and 4G VoLTE call completed?

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The successful VoLTE voice and video call between 5G and 4G smartphones was completed at the end of March. This marks a significant step in integrated telecommunications technology.

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