Pixel phones are finally getting widespread VoLTE, but there’s still a catch

TL;DR Google has reportedly enabled VoLTE on Pixel 11 phones used in unsupported markets.

This comes a few weeks after the GSMA and Google partnered to bring VoLTE to more countries and carriers.

Google doesn’t currently have plans to bring this support to older devices, but this could change.

One of the biggest issues with using a Pixel phone in unsupported markets is that features like VoLTE are often missing. That means you’re missing a key calling feature if you’re using an imported Pixel or traveling overseas. The GSMA previously revealed the Network Settings Exchange (NSX) as a solution last year and told Android Authority it could theoretically work with Google to enable more connectivity features globally. Now, it looks like that day has finally come.

X user akes29 reports that their Pixel 11 Pro running the latest Android 17 beta now supports VoLTE and 5G in unsupported markets. Check out the screenshot below.