Voice over LTE (VoLTE)
Vodafone SIMs and eSIMs require approved devices for proper network performance.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is a feature that allows you to remain connected to the 4G (LTE) network while making and receiving calls.
To use VoLTE, you need a Vodafone approved device that is VoLTE enabled and be on an eligible plan.
If you have a device that wasn’t purchased through Vodafone, you may not be able to use VoLTE on our network.
How to enable VoLTE
Enabling VoLTE on your Apple device
If you have an Apple device, iPhone 6 or later, VoLTE should be automatically enabled. For iOS 17 or above there will be no VoLTE switch settings option displayed and configuration is permanently enabled. To manually enable VoLTE on your device:
Go to Settings
Select Mobile or Cellular
Select Mobile Data Options
Toggle VoLTE on
Enabling Voice over LTE on your Android device
If you have an Android device, Voice over LTE should automatically be enabled. Check if your Android device is updated to the latest operating system and follow these simple steps to manually enable VoLTE on your device. Note that terminologies might differ for each device:
Go to Settings
Select Connections
Select Mobile networks
Toggle VoLTE on
Additional information
From 1 January 2015, all of our phone plans are Voice over LTE accessible.
All of our prepaid recharges are Voice over LTE accessible.
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) is a feature that allows you to call using our 4G network. It allows you to remain connected to the 4G network during calls, which means you can continue using 4G mobile data while making and receiving calls.
Voice over LTE is available wherever there is 4G coverage. Use our coverage checker to see where 4G coverage is available.
No. Voice over LTE is charged in the same way as all other voice calls and doesn’t use your mobile data allowance.
If you’re using an iPhone, ‘4G’ will be displayed in the status bar when using Voice over LTE.
If you’re using an Android device, ‘VoLTE’ will be displayed in the status bar beside the 4G icon.
Yes, but your device will use our 4G network to access Voice over LTE.
If your phone is compatible with VoLTE, then you'll be able to make an emergency service call using VoLTE. For other VoLTE compatible devices that have not been supplied by Vodafone, there may be limitations on calling Triple Zero (000) on VoLTE.
If you're on international roaming in the USA, you may be able to use VoLTE through some of their networks.
Using VoLTE when you're on international roaming may give you a better call quality with a faster call connection. You can also browse the internet or use apps at the same time.
You’ll need a compatible device with VoLTE enabled.