**What is Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE)?**
VoLTE is *an LTE high-speed wireless communication standard for voice calls and SMS using mobile phones and data terminals.*
> **What is the voice and data capacity of VoLTE when compared to 3G UMTS?**
> When compared to 3G UMTS, VoLTE has *three times more voice and data capacity.*
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> **What is the voice and data capacity of VoLTE when compared to 2G GSM?**
> When compared to 2G GSM, VoLTE has *six times more voice and data capacity.*
**Why does VoLTE use less bandwidth?**
VoLTE uses less bandwidth *because VoLTE packet headers are smaller than those of unoptimized VoIP/LTE.*
**Who and what needs to have VoLTE implemented in order to make a VoLTE call?**
In order to make a VoLTE call, VoLTE needs to be implemented by:
* Both devices.
* Both devices' firmware.
* The mobile telephone providers on each end.
* The inter-carrier connectivity.
**What has VoLTE been marketed as by some carriers?**
VoLTE has been marketed by some carriers as *HD voice.*
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