Ookla examine performance of 4G calling (VoLTE) and 5G voice (VoNR) mobile tech

Ookla examine performance of 4G calling (VoLTE) and 5G voice (VoNR) mobile tech

Network benchmarking provider Ookla (Accenture), which collects data from consumers via their broadband and mobile Speedtest.net service, has published an interesting examination of the performance differences between voice calls handled by the 4G centric Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) and 5G based Voice-over-New-Radio (VoNR) technologies. According to the study, VoLTE remains the gold standard for consistency and speed in mature deployments. For exampl…

Yes 5G gets VoNR right in Malaysia, but not all 5G voice calls are created equal - SoyaCincau

5G isn’t just about faster mobile data. With a proper 5G Standalone (5G SA) network, your voice calls can also run entirely over 5G via Voice over New Radio (VoNR). Besides offering higher voice quality, VoNR offers users a more responsive phone call experience, with instantaneous call setup times compared to existing Voice over LTE […]

VoLTE vs VoNR Performance: Which Mobile Operators Deliver the Fastest Voice Networks?

Mobile operators investing billions of dollars in 5G networks cannot assume that newer technology automatically delivers better voice performance. Global network testing shows that mature Voice over LTE (VoLTE) networks can still outperform newer Voice over New Radio (VoNR) deployments, with operator optimization emerging as a bigger performance differentiator than the generation of mobile technology. Smartphone user in Malaysia GSMA Testing acr…

Ookla finds wide variance in Singapore 5G call setup times

Singapore telcos recorded varied 5G voice call setup times, with Ookla finding deployment maturity can outweigh newer technology benefits.

The 5G voice paradox: Why VoNR isn’t always better (yet), Ookla

Voice remains the universal baseline service that consumers, enterprises, and regulators implicitly assume will “just work.” While consumers increasingly rely on over-the-top messaging and video calls, traditional circuit-switched or packet-switched voice calls still account for a significant portion of network usage by time and operator revenue. Voice performance is also a key driver of customer […]

Globe Leads Manila in VoLTE Call Setup Speeds as 5G Voice Adoption Evolves

The quality of mobile voice calls is increasingly defined not only by audio clarity but also by how quickly a call connects. According to Ookla data, Globe Telecom leads operators in Manila with a median Voice over LTE (VoLTE) call setup time of just 1.65 seconds, delivering a fast, responsive calling experience.In comparison, DITO relies heavily on Evolved Packet System (EPS) fallback, where devices transition from 5G to 4G LTE to establish a v…