ZTE, China Mobile Test Commercial Carrier Aggregation Technology
ZTE has announced that it completed the download test using carrier aggregation (CA) technology in a commercial environment in collaboration with Guangdong arm of China Mobile. The test took place…
EE Launches LTE in Nine More Areas Across the UK
UK’s telecom operator, EE has made 4G LTE services available in nine new towns across the UK, bringing the total number of towns and cities covered by LTE to 27.…
SaskTel Launches Commercial 4G LTE Network in Regina and Saskatoon
Canada’s telecom service provider SaskTel will launch its 4G LTE network on January 31. At launch, LTE service will be available in Regina, Saskatoon, Clavet, Dundurn, Langham, Lumsden, Martensville, Osler, Pense, Vanscoy,…
SK Telecom and Ericsson Demonstrate LTE-A TM-9 Technology
SK Telecom has successfully demonstrated a core LTE-Advanced technology named Transmission Mode 9 (TM-9) under partnership with Ericsson, operator announced today. TM-9 defines the way of transmission between mobile devices…
Sprint Expands LTE Service and Delivers an Improved 3G Experience in Puerto Rico
U.S. operator Sprint has significantly improved 3G service in Puerto Rico and also expanded 4G service by launching its LTE network in Aguadilla, Isabela, Cabo Rojo and Mayagüez. These cities…
Nokia Siemens Networks Enables Live TV broadcast in China Mobile’s TD-LTE Network
Mobile service provider China Mobile transmitted a live video stream of the Xiamen International Marathon to TV centers of China Central TV and Xiamen TV for live broadcasting on its…
AT&T to Acquire 700 MHz Spectrum from Verizon for $1.9 Billion
AT&T has agreed to acquire spectrum in the 700 MHz B band from Verizon Wireless for $1.9 billion in cash and Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum licenses in several markets,…
KT Picks Tekelec’s Policy Server for LTE and 3G Networks
Mobile broadband solutions provider, Tekelec has announced that its Policy Server (PCRF) has been deployed by KT (South Korea) for its LTE and 3G networks. Tekelec’s Policy Server will support…
IS-Wireless Acquires Funds to Start Research on 5G
Warsaw-based LTE/LTE-Advanced IPR provider IS-Wireless has acquired funds for research on 5G radio interfaces. The funding is done through participation in 5GNOW European research project under the 7th Framework Program…
Bidding in UK LTE Spectrum Auction Begins Today
UK’s 4G spectrum auction is now under way with seven bidders who are competing to acquire new LTE frequencies. The bidders are Everything Everywhere, HKT (UK) Company, Hutchison 3G UK,…
NTT DOCOMO Announces 12 New Mobile Devices
Japan’s mobile operator NTT DOCOMO has unveiled its 2013 spring lineup of 12 models that will launch in sequence beginning on January 25. The lineup includes 11 smartphones and tablets,…
Tele2 Extends LTE coverage in Estonia
Estonian mobile operator Tele2 has extended its LTE network to Tartu in addition to Tallinn and its surrounding area. Operator expects to build new 4G base stations all over Estonia…
Huawei Powers Dialog’s TDD LTE Network in Sri Lanka
Huawei partnered with Dialog’s fixed broadband service arm Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) to launch an LTE TDD network in Sri Lanka. The first of the network’s two phases was completed…
Telenor Picks Huawei for LTE-Ready Microwave Backhaul
Mobile service provider Telenor has signed a three-year strategic cooperation framework contract with Huawei for IP microwave technologies. Under the contract, Huawei’s second generation E-Band and full outdoor (FO) microwave…
Sprint Names 28 Additional Cities for LTE Launch in Coming Months
Sprint is building 4G LTE network in 28 additional cities within its nationwide 3G footprint and plans to launch LTE services in these markets in coming months. During the pre-launch…
Nokia Siemens Networks Provides LTE Network for U.S. Cellular in 11 Markets
Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that company launched a LTE network for U.S. Cellular and its partner, King Street Wireless, in 11 markets covering select cities in Illinois, Missouri, North…
C Spire Wireless to Launch LTE Services In Philadelphia, Mississippi
US carrier C Spire Wireless customers will soon start offering LTE broadband services in Philadelphia, Mississippi. Philadelphia will be the 33rd Mississippi market to receive C Spire’s advanced 4G LTE…
EMT Opens LTE Network for Smartphones
Estonian mobile service has launched 4G smartphones on its LTE Network. Operator has been already offering LTE services to modems and routers users since last two years. New Internet Package…
Verizon Wireless Expands LTE Network, Adds New Markets
Verizon Wireless LTE network now covers 473 markets. Earlier this week, operator launched LTE network in Keen & Lebanon in New Hampshire. Verizon Wireless also has further expanded its LTE…
Dish Network Makes an Offer to Purchase Clearwire Spectrum, Shares
DISH Network has approached Clearwire to purchase certain spectrum assets, acquire up to all of Clearwire’s common stock for $3.30 per share and enter into a commercial agreement with Clearwire.
T-Mobile Launches Nationwide HD Voice, Details LTE Plans
U.S. carrier T-Mobile has announced that HD Voice is now available on its network nationwide. To experience HD Voice, both parties on the call must use capable T-Mobile 4G smartphones…
CES 2013: Audi Unveils In-Car LTE Wireless Broadband
Audi AG has unveiled the 2013 Audi A3 with 4G LTE connectivity powered by the Qualcomm’s second generation Gobi multi-mode 3G/4G LTE chipset at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las…
MTN Plans to Deploy LTE in Uganda
MTN Uganda plans to deploy 4G LTE network in Uganda during the coming months. MTN Uganda has announced the Network Infrastructure upgrade plan to provide its customers with world class…
Telecom Italia Opens LTE Network in Cortina and Courmayeur
Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) has announced that its LTE services are now available in Cortina d’Ampezzo (Belluno) and Courmayeur (Aosta). TIM Launched commercial LTE services last year in November.
KPN to Roll out LTE in February 2013
Dutch mobile service provider KPN is testing LTE network with newly acquired spectrum and plans a large scale launch of LTE services as soon as February 2013. Operator expects to…
Maxis Launches 4G LTE Services in Malaysia
Malaysia’s integrated communications service provider Maxis has launched 4G LTE services on first day of year. Maxis LTE Network is now available in selected parts of the Klang Valley including…
