AT&T "Voice & Data" = VoLTE?

[codeman7]

Hello! I'm wondering if anyone else is on an AT&T iPhone 6, and saw their phone automatically on "Voice & Data" next to Enable LTE? I don't seem to be in an HD Voice area (which I think for AT&T indicates VoLTE, not sure though), according to the AT&T coverage map, but seeing this automatically enabled on my new iPhone makes me think maybe it's coming soon!

 

[bmms8]

Its on my plus as well, but its not an option for ATT. Its an option on the phone. Once ATT comes out with the service it will work.

 

[codeman7]

Ah, that makes sense. My understanding from reading the Verizon news story was that the option would only show up when the service was available, and additionally that checking "Voice & Data" actually activated the feature, as some people reported being unable to do it.

Is that just not the case for AT&T right now?

 

[bmms8]

Ah, that makes sense. My understanding from reading the Verizon news story was that the option would only show up when the service was available, and additionally that checking "Voice & Data" actually activated the feature, as some people reported being unable to do it.

Is that just not the case for AT&T right now?

No i don't believe so, ATT is rolling that out next year

 

[illutionz]

LTE does not support voice until provider implements VOLTE that's why if you use AT&T and get on a call, you "dropped out of LTE" and reverted back to 4G which is their HSPA/HSPA+ network (3.5G) because AT&T is basically reverting to their old 3.5G network for making phonecalls.

When AT&T implements VOLTE, it should stay at LTE even when you are on a phone.

AT&T is planning to roll that out next year.

 

[codeman7]

Thanks again for clearing it up!

Does seem strange to me that this particular carrier-related feature acts independently of the actual current capabilities (whereas, for example, Tethering is aware of whether or not AT&T will allow it on your plan)—but on the other hand, likely makes sense to allow you to enable it in case you wander into a VoLTE area while traveling.