This year, the carrier stop support for 3G cellular networks and Google describe this effect on Pixel users. Meanwhile released Voice over LTE (VoLTE) roaming update. As per the update of 8/23, the Pixel 6a phone running on April month security patch, and the company updated it on June’s first week. After that in August, GPS fixing started.
Google enabled the VoLTE roaming with the Android 13 and worldwide carrier on the Pixel 6a. The third-party will get this support with the June update.
In 2021, carriers in the U.S. announced they would phase out their 3G networks. As a result, some devices that don’t support Voice over LTE (VoLTE) or VoLTE roaming may lose voice calling services, including calls to 911, or connectivity when the 3G networks are shut down.
From the 6/17 update: The June 2022 update enabled the VoLTE roaming on Pixel devices for the many US and Global carriers. As per many Google devices, the VoLTE roam carrier supports these devices Pixel 3a to Pixel 6Pro. Check case-by-case basis is the main key. The devices list is mentioned below:
- Pixel 3a, Pixel 3a XL
- Pixel 4, Pixel 4 XL
- Pixel 4a
- Pixel 4a (5G), Pixel 5
- Pixel 5a(5G)
- Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro
That June security patch update described the Pixel 3a and got an update, while the May month update was not the final one. The other phones also get updates to start from this month. If you are using old devices of Pixel, then you face issues related to network and you need to upgrade to VoLTE enabled for your carrier.
Devices without VoLTE roaming support will not be able to roam on other LTE US networks. Contact your carrier for information about whether VoLTE or VoLTE roaming is supported for your device.
International customers use roaming devices, and they are losing connectivity due to not having VoLTE roaming support. This carrier network in the US affects the connectivity of international customers.
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