GS PrelimsScience and TechnologyInformation and Communication Technology2019

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.

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

1. Statement 1 is incorrect. LTE (Long-Term Evolution) is a 4G wireless broadband standard, not commonly marketed as 3G. VoLTE (Voice over Long-Term Evolution) is a feature of LTE that allows voice calls over the 4G data network; it is not marketed as 'advanced 3G'. 2. Statement 2 is incorrect. While LTE was initially developed with a focus on high-speed data, it is the underlying network. VoLTE is specifically the technology that uses the LTE network to carry voice calls as data packets. VoLTE is not a 'voice-only technology' separate from the LTE data network; it is voice *over* the LTE data network. Without VoLTE, LTE networks often used older technologies (like 3G) for voice calls. 3. Therefore, neither statement accurately describes the difference.

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