With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?

  1. LTE is commonly marketed as 3G and VoLTE is commonly marketed as advanced 3G.
  2. LTE is data-only technology and VoLTE is voice-only technology.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2019 Prelims]

(a) 1 only

(b) 2 only

(c) Both 1 and 2

(d) Neither 1 nor 2


Answer: (d)        

Explanation:

  • LTE or Long Term Evolution is a series of 4G network standards that were agreed in 2008. Hence, Statement 1 is Not Correct.
  • VoLTE is both data and voice technology. Hence, Statement 2 is also Not Correct.
  • Basically VoLTE systems convert voice into the data stream, which is then transmitted using the data connection.

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