In an announcement coming from the operator, Mobile World Congress today in Barcelona said that Orange is all set to launch its high-definition mobile voice service across Europe this year. This feature is going to be similar to the HD video which is for picture. HD voice will be providing superior quality of sound. Orange terms the forthcoming innovation as “a new era for mobile communications” with “crystal clear” sound making the phone conversation more like talking to someone face-to-face.

Orange stated, “HD voice will offer the best possible sound quality, especially in a noisy area, creating a much closer feeling of proximity between both parties, almost as if callers are actually in the same room”.

HD voice is also expected to be launched in other parts of Europe, namely France, Spain and Luxembourg, following a three-month trial set service to start this spring. But this facility comes with a condition that it can only be enjoyed in a handset compatible to the hardware and the prices have not yet been discussed.

Olaf Swantee, Senior Executive Vice President for Orange's global mobile business said, "As far as Orange is concerned, voice is not just a commodity. With mobile HD voice, we are delivering true customer innovation - one that will genuinely enrich and transform our customers' lives. We provide a compelling and differentiated proposition which sets Orange apart”.