Communication Technologies LTE VoLTE
Question
With reference to communication technologies, what is/are the difference/differences between LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution)?
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- 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.
Options
1 only
2 only
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: LTE is commonly marketed as 4G, not 3G. VoLTE is a service that enables voice calls over the 4G LTE network infrastructure. Statement 2 is incorrect: LTE is not purely data-only; while primarily designed for data, it supports voice through VoLTE. VoLTE is not voice-only technology; it delivers voice calls over 4G LTE networks but operates alongside data services. Both statements contain inaccuracies about the nature and marketing of these technologies. > LTE marketed as 4G; VoLTE enables voice over LTE infrastructure, both support data. Answer: d.
Question details
Year
2019
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q75
Subject
Science & Technology
Sub-topic
Telecommunications
Type
Statement-based
Difficulty
Medium
Nature
Static
Source hint
Current Affairs 2018-2019
See all questions on Telecommunications
Browse every tagged question across all years