02-08-2020 10:28 AM
Hi
I've got a Vodafone Smart X9 which is listed by Vodafone is being VoLTE compatible but I haven't had much luck
Is there any reason why I couldn't connect to a RCG cellsite 200 metres away ? (A Spark iPhone successfully worked). Is there a setting or special SIM that I need? (Couldn't find a VoLTE setting on the phone)
thanks
02-08-2020 11:20 AM
Is the phone's firmware up to date?
02-08-2020 11:33 AM
Forgot to check that recently...
Just checked now, it reports that its up to date (VFD-822_MR02b security patch level 1 May 2019)
02-08-2020 03:42 PM
So you can't get coverage / service at all from the site? Or you have coverage / service, but can't make VoLTE calls?
Can you get 4G coverage elsewhere?
Best Regards,
Sebastian
02-08-2020 05:20 PM
Hi Sebastian,
I had no coverage/ service. (Someone standing next to me with a spark iphone had a very solid 4G signal.)
I've never noticed whether I've used 4G before (I'll check next time I'm in coverage).
However I had a look in the phone's setting and it was:
"Preferred network type 4G/3G/2G (auto)"
thanks
02-08-2020 05:25 PM
If you private message me your mobile number I can check setup for 4G/VoLTE etc is correct.
Best Regards,
Sebastian
02-08-2020 06:39 PM
I think I can see your problem, I just looked up your handset on GSM Arena: https://www.gsmarena.com/vodafone_smart_x9-9483.php
The RCG sites only do 700mhz 4G (Band 28), GSM Arena confirms your handset does not support Band 28 which given how recent your handset looks its suprising.
So unfortunately your best bet is a new phone.
02-08-2020 07:17 PM
I'm hopeful that the NZ version works on RCG because on the phone's box it says "LTE/FDD 700/900/1800/2100/2600".
Sabastian said that 4G was not provisioned for my service, and that he has now provisioned it. So it should work now
02-08-2020 09:35 PM
16-08-2020 12:52 PM
I can now confirm that my phone can make a call on an RCG cellsite (VoLTE).
Here’s a summary for anyone having problems:
Thanks again to Sebastian for sorting out my problem
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