“VoLGA presents a viable way forward that doesn’t require a re-architecture of the network.  VoLGA potentially provides LTE operators with a low-cost method of getting voice and SMS—the two highest drivers of mobile revenues—onto LTE.”

“….Given the complete abdication by the vendor and standards bodies in sorting out voice/SMS over LTE in timely fashion (i.e. 3 years ago), [VoLGA] is currently the best workaround I've seen. The fact that it's not even been included in 3GPP's release 9 workplan is ludicrous.”

Dean Bubley, industry analyst, consultant and Disruptive Wireless blogger

“A good number of operators absolutely do want voice over LTE as soon as possible. For some, it’s almost a prerequisite for investment in LTE. I’d certainly argue that, for the vast majority, voice support is a prerequisite for broad network deployment and service rollout.”

Gabriel Brown, senior analyst, Heavy Reading

“…We believe that voice will be important in an LTE world, as a data-only service will fast become a commodity. In addition, we believe that the business case is weakened if it is not supported on a single network.”

Carrie Pawsey, senior research analyst, Ovum

“I think it [VoLGA] has a good chance of becoming THE voice solution for LTE.…VOLGA could thus be developed quite quickly, as it's likely that existing products can be modified instead of being designed from scratch.”

Martin Sauter, consultant, Wireless Moves blogger