14 DAY TRIAL // UK mobile phone carrier Three has launched a new technology on its network, in an attempt to provide users with a great experience while on the go, namely HD Voice.
Just as the name suggests, the new technology should offer users the possibility to enjoy better conversations on the carrier's network, with clearer receptions and less noise.
The carrier already tested the High Definition voice calls on its network, and, since the feedback was great, they decided to give it a go, and made it available for all users.
“By now some of you may have heard about (and experienced!) High Definition voice calls and we’re really excited that it’s now been rolled out on Three,” the carrier announced.
“You have to hear it to believe it, but the difference in call quality is pretty amazing, almost completely eliminating background noise.”
As stated above, the wireless services provider tested the technology at the end of May, and is currently deploying it on the 3G network.
Through it, the quality and clarity of voice calls should be improved significantly, so that users can hear the conversation partner better than before.
“This service is the first step-change in voice quality to hit mobile users since the introduction of digital technology, and it’s free on our network,” the company notes.
Three also unveiled that hundreds of thousands of HD calls have been already made on their network since the roll-out, and the number should increase even more in the not-too-distant future.
“The technology works by opening up the phone’s audio range, allowing it to capture and transmit sounds across a wider band of frequencies making HD Voice calls sound clearer and more natural compared to a standard mobile or land line call,” Three UK explains.
At the moment, there are three devices that offer support for HD voice on the carrier's network, namely the Nokia C7, E7 and the N8. More such devices should be added to the offering soon, starting with the Nokia X7 and LG Optimus 3D, which were already announced as being on their way to the carrier.
To benefit from the enhancements this technology has to offer on Three's network, both the caller and the receiver need to have HD Voice equipped phones.