VoWiFi service launched for the first time in Bahrain

Manama : Batelco yesterday announced the launch of Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) across the Kingdom. 

Claimed to be the first service of its kind in the Kingdom, Batelco said, in a statement, “This new introduction follows on from the successful launch earlier this year of Voice over LTE (VoLTE)”

VoWiFi taps into any WiFi connection the customer may have, be it at home, the office or out and about in public WiFi enabled areas. Calls will seamlessly and automatically be switched between VoLTE and VoWiFi to ensure a superior customer experience.

Similar to VoLTE, the new Voice over WiFi service will deliver faster call setup and superior high-quality (HD) voice calls. 

The service is currently applicable to iPhone 6 or later models with customers required to update their phone to the latest iOS software to enjoy the service. Locally, VoWiFi does not cost any extra; the service consumes from the customer’s selected package minutes allowance, with any additional calls charged at the standard rates.

A converged network infrastructure, the company said, allows Batelco to maximise its network capabilities and speed up the deployment of more new innovative services for its customers.