Nokia Siemens Networks to Implement Optus’ EPC and Rollout LTE 1800MHz RAN
Optus has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to modernize its mobile network, refarme the 900 MHz GSM frequency band, and provide infrastructure and services for LTE rollout in Sydney and Perth.…
Optus Opens TD-LTE Trial Network, Expands FDD-LTE Network
Australian mobile service provider Optus has expanded the availability of 4G services utilizing its 4G FDD-LTE network in Sydney and Perth. Optus will have two 4G products available, the Optus…
O2 Selects Ruckus Wireless for Small Cell Deployment in UK
Ruckus Wireless has been selected by Telefonica UK (O2) to supply high-capacity small cell products for high-speed wireless services being deployed throughout London, the company announced today.
AT&T Expands LTE Coverage, Adds New LTE Markets
AT&T has launched 4G LTE service in four new markets – Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, Fla., and Worcester, Mass., and expanded LTE service in Baltimore, Boston and…
SmarTone To Start Commercial LTE Services Next Month
Hong Kong’s SmarTone will launch a territory-wide 4G LTE network in the 1800MHz spectrum on 28 August 2012. At launch, all current SmarTone price plans will apply, announced the operator.
Fido to Launch LTE Service in Canada This Summer
Canadia’s Fido plans to launch LTE service this summer across major markets in Canada, including in the cities and surrounding areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and St. Johns…
Sprint to Offer LTE in Four More Markets
Sprint is adding four more cities that will soon have 4G LTE network. Operator will launch LTE in cities – Baltimore, MD; Gainesville, GA; Manhattan/Junction City, KS; Sherman-Denison, TX –…
Telefonica Germany Deploys Acme Packet’s SIP and Diameter Routing Solution
Telefónica Germany is deploying Acme Packet’s Net-Net Session Router and Net-Net Diameter Director, to support its fixed-line VoIP, 3G mobile network, and future LTE services, company announced. Core SIP and…
NTT DOCOMO LTE Subscribers Surpass 4 Million
Japan’s mobile service provider NTT DOCOMO has announced that subscribers to Xi™, the company’s extra-high-speed LTE mobile service surpassed four million on July 22.
Ofcom Unveils 4G Spectrum Auction Plan
UK’s 4G spectrum auction is set to get under way by the end of 2012, announced regulator Ofcom today. The auction will offer the equivalent of three quarters of the…
Huawei Completes LTE to GSM ANR Interoperability Test
Huawei has announced the completion of a multi-mode, LTE to GSM ANR (Automatic Neighbor Relations) IOT (Interoperability Test). Based on 3GPP R9 standards, Huawei’s completed LTE-to-GSM ANR IOT: reduces manual…
Verizon Wireless Adds 33 New LTE Markets, To Cover More Than 400 Markets By End Of 2012
Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network is now available in 33 new markets and expanded in 32 other markets. According to the company, it is on track to meet its goal…
China Mobile Hong Kong Selects Ericsson, ZTE to Build TD-LTE Network
China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) has selected Ericsson and ZTE to build the seamless converged FDD LTE and TD-LTE network in Hong Kong. The two companies have equally share in…
China Mobile and Clearwire Sign MOU for Roaming on TD-LTE
China Mobile International and US carrier Clearwire have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) for international roaming between China and the United States using TD-LTE.
Sprint Extends LTE to 15 Cities in Georgia, Kansas, Missouri and Texas
US wireless carrier Sprint has announced that its 4G LTE network is now available in 15 cities surrounding the Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio markets. Sprint will…
Omantel Launches Commercial LTE Network
Integrated telecom services provider, Omantel has announced the commercial launch of its 4G LTE network in the Sultanate of Oman. The LTE network launch comes after a series of trials…
Si.mobil Starts Commercial LTE Services in Slovenia
Slovenia’s mobile operator, Si.mobil has announced launch of its commercial LTE services. Si.mobil is a part of international telecommunication group Telekom Austria. Operator is currently offering LTE services in Ljubljana,…
Russia Awards LTE Spectrum Licenses to Four Operators
Russia has awarded 4G frequencies to four telecom operators, Reuters reported today. The four operators are VimpelCom, Mobile TeleSystems (MTS), Rostelecom and MegaFon. Other bidders that participated in the spectrum…
SK Telecom Demos eICIC, Plans Commercialization in H2 2013
SK Telecom has announced demonstration of a LTE-Advanced technology named ‘Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC)’ under cooperation with Qualcomm and Nokia Siemens Networks.
Rogers to Launch LTE in 28 More Cities in 2012
Canada’s Rogers Communications is investing approximately $2.2 billion in wireless capital investments in 2011 and 2012, including close to $500 million to bring LTE to the majority of Canadians by…
AT&T LTE Available in Six New Markets
AT&T has turned on its LTE service in Buffalo, N.Y.; Burlington, N.C.; Corpus Christi, Texas; Gainesville, G.A.; Greensboro-Winston Salem, N.C., and Wichita, Kan., bringing customers the latest generation of wireless…
TELUS Brings Free Wi-Fi to Montreal
Canadian operator TELUS has announced Wi-Xi squad that will visit various popular public places throughout the summer to give Montrealers free access to operator’s 4G LTE network.
3 Denmark Readies LTE Network for Launch
3 Denmark has rolled out 4G LTE network in the country’s 15 largest cities and plans to continue to improve and expand coverage in next few months. Operator’s LTE network…
Orange Launches LTE network in the Dominican Republic
Orange Dominicana has launched 4G LTE network in the Dominican Republic. Currently LTE services are available in Santo Domingo area. Operator plans to share more details at a press conference…
SK Telecom Begins Commercialization of Multi Carrier Technology For LTE
South Korean carrier SK Telecom has started using Multi Carrier (MC) technology in its LTE network commercially to offer faster LTE services. Operator plans to cover the whole Seoul area…
C Spire Picks Alcatel-Lucent to Roll Out LTE Network
US Regional carrier C Spire Wireless has selected Alcatel-Lucent to build and deploy the initial phase of its 4G LTE network.
