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colinuu

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#268537 24-Mar-2020 20:41
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My RSP advises that Vodafone are still not supplying RBI routers with VoLTE capability.

 

In the current situation with having to work from home, this becomes a bigger issue than before, with the internet connection pausing and then reducing speed when voice calls are in progress. RSP suggests I might be able to source a suitable router myself, if so they are usually able to get it working (but no guarantees).

 

What is the router model I should look for, and any suggestions for sourcing would be welcomed.

 

 

 

Thanks,

 

Colin


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  #2445822 24-Mar-2020 21:24
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The B525 supports VoLTE. If you have this router and it's not working, ask your ISP for the latest firmware.




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  #2445827 24-Mar-2020 21:33
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Current router is B315s-607, so no go. How would I get hold of a B525?

 

 


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  #2445831 24-Mar-2020 21:37
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Ask your ISP if you can purchase upgrade to B525. This router also does carrier aggregation, so faster than B315 in CA tower areas.




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  #2445840 24-Mar-2020 21:47
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So are you saying the B525 is readily available from Vodafone? ISP claims VF are not supplying routers with VoLTE capability.


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  #2445859 24-Mar-2020 22:23
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Yes B525 had been available for nearly two years now and VoLTE firmware upgrade was pushed out to it in the 2nd half of last year.




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  #2445860 24-Mar-2020 22:33
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Thanks for that info. I'll check again with the ISP.

 

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  #2457809 8-Apr-2020 21:24
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Update:

 

It turns out that my ISP did have B525 routers available, but had never been informed by Vodafone of the VoLTE capability. They now have the full story, and I now have upgraded to the B525. Enjoying VoLTE and the higher data speeds. Thank you @coffeebaron. 😀


 
 
 

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  #2458031 9-Apr-2020 10:37
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colinuu:

 

Update:

 

It turns out that my ISP did have B525 routers available, but had never been informed by Vodafone of the VoLTE capability. They now have the full story, and I now have upgraded to the B525. Enjoying VoLTE and the higher data speeds. Thank you @coffeebaron. 😀

 

 

Great to hear you're sorted!

 

 





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