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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) issued guidance to mobile phone users on Thursday to improve call quality and internet performance by adjusting their settings for technologies like VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling. The PTA advised consumers to activate 4G/LTE and ensure that both their phones and SIM cards support the necessary features, recommending an upgrade for older SIMs that do not support 4G services.

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised mobile phone users on Thursday to adjust their network settings and adopt newer technologies such as Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE), Wi-Fi Calling, and VoWiFi to improve calling and internet quality in areas with weak signals. In response to consumer complaints about unclear voice calls and connection delays on 4G and LTE networks, the PTA recommended users enable 4G/LTE settings on their devices if they are not already activated. The authority also urged consumers with older SIM cards to upgrade them for 4G support. VoLTE specifically enables voice calls over a 4G network, which enhances call quality and speeds up connections, according to the regulator. This guidance is particularly relevant in regions where 4G service is expanding following a recent spectrum auction.

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The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised mobile phone users on Thursday to adjust their network settings and adopt newer technologies, including Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE), Wi-Fi Calling, and VoWiFi, to improve their calling and mobile internet experience.

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🔮 For areas where mobile signals are weak, such as inside homes or in basements, the authority said Wi-Fi Calling and VoWiFi could be particularly useful.

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• Urges users to turn on 4G/LTE, VoLTE settings on their phones • Consumers with older SIM cards told to upgrade for 4G support asserted

Consumers → urge → support

Authority → advise → experience

Responding to consumer complaints regarding unclear voice quality and connection delays on 4G and LTE calls, the telecom regulator recommended that users verify their handset network settings and activate the 4G/LTE option if it is not already switched on. uncertain

it → respond → option

The authority urged consumers to enable VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling and VoWiFi options on their phones, noting that the availability and use of these facilities depend on compatibility between the handset and the relevant mobile operator. asserted

availability → urge → handset

The guidance is primarily relevant to regions where 4G service is expanding following a recent spectrum auction. asserted

service → expand → auction

According to the regulator, VoLTE enables voice calls over a 4G network, which improves voice quality and speeds up call connections. uncertain

which → accord → connections

To benefit from the facility, however, the handset, the SIM card and the mobile operator must all support the technology. asserted

handset → benefit → technology

For areas where mobile signals are weak, such as inside homes or in basements, the authority said Wi-Fi Calling and VoWiFi could be particularly useful. uncertain

Calling → say → basements

VoWiFi technology makes Wi-Fi Calling work, allowing users to place calls over a Wi-Fi connection provided their handset and operator support the feature. asserted

handset → make → feature

Users must enable the Wi-Fi Calling option in their phone settings and connect to a Wi-Fi network. asserted

Users → enable → network

Consumers must also ensure that both their phone and SIM support 4G services. asserted

phone → ensure → services

Because many older SIM cards do not support 4G or VoLTE, the regulator suggested that users upgrade their SIMs. uncertain

users → support → SIMs

The 4G/LTE standard is the fourth-generation mobile network technology which offers faster mobile internet speeds than 3G. Published in Dawn, October 16th, 2026 asserted

which → offer → Dawn

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