Ookla Finds Wide Variance in Singapore 5G Call Setup Times

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 […]

The 5G Voice Paradox: Why VoNR Isn’t Always Better (Yet)

Ookla RootMetrics testing across eight markets shows mature VoLTE often connects calls as fast as VoNR, and optimization, not 5G, decides call setup speed. Read the full article The 5G Voice Paradox: Why VoNR Isn’t Always Better (Yet) on Ookla®.