Airtel, Jio in advanced stages of testing VoWiFi services

NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel and Reliance Jio Infocomm (RJio) are in advanced stages of testing Voice over WiFi (VoWiFi) services, according to a report by Hindu BusinessLine. The move will allow the telcos to take on over-the-top (OTT) players and keep them from eating their revenues.

VoWiFi technology allows users to connect without a mobile signal as the technology eliminates mobile blackspots by allowing users to make and receive calls over WiFi or wireless internet connections.

OTT players like WhatsApp are currently offering this service or feature.