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Hi All...

What Is HD Voice?

I use a Blackberry Q10 circa 2013 and have been noticing that some calls are
tagged "HD" on the display.  They sound way better than non-HD calls.

[Gleened from https://www.lifewire.com/hd-voice-4685545 ...]

?HD Voice is high-definition voice calling. It's a wideband audio technology
that offers a superior standard for calls. By extending the frequency range of
audio signals, HD Voice does two things well:

    Produces clearer, vibrant, and natural-sounding audio.
    Reduces background noise in any environment.

With HD Voice, calls are clearer and crisper. This provides a better
experience for everyone on a call, whether you're talking to friends or family
or teleconferencing with business associates at work.
How HD Voice Works

HD Voice is made possible by VoLTE (Voice over Long Term Evolution)
technology. Many carriers use the two terms interchangeably. VoLTE is the next
generation of VoIP, a technology that enables phone service over the internet.
VoLTE is similar to VoIP, except that it uses a carrier's LTE data network,
not Wi-Fi, to send and receive calls.

The VoLTE communication standard specifically uses the 4G LTE network, which
transmits voice calls and data at the same time. Unlike calls made over older
networks, 4G LTE offers better sound quality and faster speeds.

With 4G LTE technology, the sound quality you get from HD Voice is comparable
to other HD Voice-enabled services, such as Skype. You enjoy richer, more
human-sounding calls with HD Voice as compared to previous technologies.

Another benefit of VoLTE is that you can switch from a Wi-Fi call to a VoLTE
call without the call disconnecting.

How HD Voice Improves Sound Quality

Sound quality depends on the quality of the audio frequencies. Normally,
mobile calls range from 300 hertz to 3.4 kilohertz. By comparison, HD Voice
ranges from 50 hertz to 7 kHz and up. This spectrum covers the entire range of
the human voice.

HD Voice also enhances sound quality by increasing the sampling rate (the
process of converting a smooth analog signal into a digital signal).
Traditional telephony samples audio at 8,000 times per second. HD Voice
samples at 16,000 per second. By doubling the width of the sound spectrum,
callers hear more depth and nuance in their conversations.

This leap in technology means that the improvement in sound quality is
noticeable, especially in places where there is ambient noise.

How to Take Advantage of HD Voice Technology

HD Voice was first rolled out in 2014, and it's come a long way since then.
The major U.S. carriers, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint, offer
VoLTE as a free service to subscribers in most major markets.

Whether you can use VoLTE for HD voice calls depends on your carrier, account,
location, and phone model, as well as your call recipient's carrier, account,
location, and phone model.

To take advantage of HD Voice (or VoLTE), check if your carrier offers it in
your area and if your phone is HD Voice compatible. Most newer phones support
VoLTE, and it's often switched on by default.

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