{
  "id": 14854081,
  "title": "PTA shares tips to improve calls, internet quality",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pta-shares-tips-to-improve-calls-internet-quality-14854081",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T02:05:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2037498/pta-shares-tips-to-improve-calls-internet-quality"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Islamabad, October 16th, 2026 - The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has issued recommendations to improve mobile phone users' call and internet quality. Urging users to turn on 4G/LTE and Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE) settings, the regulator advised consumers to upgrade their SIM cards for 4G support. VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling, and VoWiFi technologies were highlighted as ways to enhance voice clarity and call speeds. These features rely on compatible handsets, SIM cards, and mobile operators. The advice targets regions expanding 4G service following a recent spectrum auction. VoLTE improves voice quality and connection speed by delivering calls over a 4G network, provided all components support the technology. For poor signal areas like homes or basements, Wi-Fi Calling and VoWiFi can be beneficial, allowing calls over Wi-Fi if supported by the handset and operator. Users must enable Wi-Fi Calling in their phone settings and connect to a Wi-Fi network. Older SIM cards may not support 4G or VoLTE, so upgrading is recommended. The 4G/LTE standard provides faster mobile internet compared to 3G.",
  "summary": "• Urges users to turn on 4G/LTE, VoLTE settings on their phones • Consumers with older SIM cards told to upgrade for 4G support ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) advised mobile phone users on Thursday to adjust their network settings and adopt newer technologies, including Voice over Long-Term Evolution (VoLTE), Wi-Fi Calling, and VoWiFi, to improve their calling and…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "PTA shares tips to improve calls, internet quality",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/pta-shares-tips-to-improve-calls-internet-quality",
        "published": "2026-10-16T02:05:50.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}