NEC and Cisco join hands to build LTE networks
NEC and Cisco have entered in to a strategic relationship in the construction and sale of commercial LTE networks for service providers.
Rogers to offer LTE services in Toronto
Canadian operator Rogers Communications is set to launch LTE network in Toronto beginning September 28, 2011.
Huawei Launches LTE TDD Wireless Router
Huawei plans to launch LTE TDD wireless broadband router, the Huawei B593, through Saudi Arabian operator Mobily in October this year.
VimpelCom launches femtocell services using Alcatel-Lucent’s solution
VimpelCom has selected Alcatel-Lucent’s technical solution to support the launch of new femtocell based services for Beeline subscribers in the North-Western region of
Cyfrowy Polsat completes LTE consumer testings
Polish service provider Cyfrowy Polsat has announced completion of LTE testing with Consumers on 31 August 2011. Company expects to provide the commercial LTE service soon.
Cellular South getting ready for LTE launch
US Wireless Carrier, Cellular South has announced $90 million network expansion plan as it readies for LTE Services by boosting network capacity, adding new and upgrade
Verizon Wireless extends LTE coverage to half of US Population
Verizon Wireless is turning on LTE services in 15 additional cities and expanding its network in 10 cities on Aug. 18.
AT&T to launch LTE devices on August 21
AT&T has announced that it will start selling new LTE/HSPA+ devices USBConnect Momentum 4G and AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G in stores and online Aug. 21.
Huawei Launches LTE TDD Trial Network for China Mobile
Huawei has rolled out 110 outdoor and indoor sites for China Mobile’s LTE TDD trial network.
Telstra to launch commercial LTE device
Telstra has announced the launch of its first LTE device.
Hrvatski Telekom testing LTE in Croatia
Croatian telecommunication services provider Hrvatski Telekom has started LTE testing with select users.
CSL launches LTE network in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s mobile service provider CSL has launched LTE services for its premium brand 1O1O.
Clearwire announces plan to add LTE network
WiMAX service provider, Clearwire has announced its plan to add “LTE Advanced-ready” technology to its 4G network.
GSA: LTE user devices grow 155% in 6 months
According to recent GSA report 45 manufacturers have announced 161 LTE-enabled user devices, representing 155% growth in the number of products reported by GSA in early
Ericsson and Softbank test LTE function to improve cell-edge data rate
Ericsson and Softbank Mobile are conducting the field demonstration of LTE cooperative transmission control / coordinated scheduling function.
Sprint and LightSquared sign LTE network deal
Sprint Nextel and LightSquared have signed a 15-year agreement that includes spectrum hosting and network services, 4G wholesale, and 3G roaming.
Verizon Introduces Samsung LTE Tablet
Verizon Wireless and Samsung have launched Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1 with 4G LTE. The device will be available on July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White.
Rogers launches commercial LTE network
Canadian operator Rogers Communications has launched commercial LTE network in Ottawa region.
ZTE Launches Commercial LTE Micro Base Station
ZTE has launched commercially LTE base station ZXSDR BS8920.
Nokia Siemens Networks trials TD-LTE for China Mobile
Nokia Siemens Networks has been trialing 4G TD-LTE network in Hangzhou and Xiamen for China Mobile.
SK Telecom launches LTE in South Korea
SK Telecom has launched commercial 4G LTE service in South Korea.
Ericsson demonstrates LTE Advanced in Sweden
Ericsson has demonstrated LTE Advanced to the Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS).
Telenor launches LTE site inside Arctic Circle
Telenor Norway, has launched LTE site in Svalbard, an archipelago located at 78°13’N inside the Arctic Circle.
Mobitel Slovenia testing LTE in the 1800MHz Band
Slovenian mobile operator Mobitel has been making its technology investments for the last couple of years and plans to implement the LTE and LTE Advanced technolo
3G Femtocells Outnumber Conventional 3G BTS
According to a recent Informa Telecoms & Media report, there are now in excess of 2.3 million 3G femtocells globally compared to 1.6 million 3G macrocells.
LightSquared offers Solution to GPS Issue
LightSquared has proposed a solution to the problem of interference with Global Positioning System (GPS) receivers.
KDDI picks Samsung for LTE
Samsung has been selected by Japan’s telecom operator KDDI to supply LTE solutions. KDDI plans to launch a commercial LTE service in 2012.
LightSquared & Sprint in 15-year network deal
LightSquared Inc. has reached a 15-year deal with Sprint to share network expansion costs and equipment, and to provide high-speed wireless service to the phone company.
O2 says 4G spectrum auction is illegal, Ofcom denies
UK mobile operator O2 has opposed Ofcom’s spectrum plan for a 4G LTE spectrum auction.
IMTC Completes VoLTE Testing
The International Multimedia Telecommunications Consortium (IMTC) has completed Voice over LTE (VoLTE) interoperability testing over LTE network.