Algérie Télécom, Nokia Announce Commercial LTE Network Deployment in Algeria
Nokia has deployed commercial LTE network in Algeria for the state-owned operator, Algérie Télécom. Under the contract, Nokia provided its Single RAN Advanced solution based on its Flexi Multiradio 10…
AT&T to Launch HD Voice on LTE Network in Select Markets
US carrier AT&T plans to introduce High Definition (HD) Voice on an all-IP, Voice Over LTE (VoLTE) network in select markets beginning May 23. Initially, HD Voice from AT&T will…
Telstra, Ericsson Demonstrate 450Mbps Speed with LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation
Australian mobile operator Telstra has announced successful live demonstration of 450Mbps network speed using LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation across a trial combination of 1800MHz and 2600MHz bands.
DOCOMO to Launch VoLTE Service Next Month
Japanese mobile carrier NTT DOCOMO plans to launch high-quality voice and video calls using Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) technology on its LTE network, beginning late June.
O! Launches LTE Service in Kyrgyzstan
Kyrgyzstan’s mobile operator O! has launched LTE network in the country. According to operator, LTE service is available with data rates up to 75 Mbps in all areas of capital…
T-Mobile Czech Republic to Cover 51% of the Population with LTE by Year End
T-Mobile Czech Republic plans to cover 93 percent of the population and 80% of the territory with 3G and LTE networks by the end of the year. Operator’s LTE network…
Sotelco to Deploy ZTE’s Wireless Solutions in Cambodia
ZTE announced that the company won a major mobile network contract from Cambodia’s mobile operator Sotelco. ZTE’s wireless solutions will be deployed in Sotelco’s networks for 2G, 3G and 4G…
Algerie Telecom Launches LTE Service for Business Customers
Algerian telecom operator, Algerie Telecom has officially launched LTE service in the country. Operator aims to deploy eNodeB 2000 sites in late 2015. In the first phase of deployment, Algerie…
AT&T Plans 4G LTE In-Flight Connectivity Service
U.S. carrier AT&T plans to launch a 4G LTE-based in-flight connectivity service for airlines and passengers in commercial, business and general aviation.
Huawei Completes 300 Mbps LTE-A Category 6 Test
Huawei has announced the successful completion of a LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) Category 6 connectivity test with download speeds reaching up to 300 Mbps. This test was jointly completed with Qualcomm Technologies.
Magyar Telekom, Ericsson Demonstrate LTE-Advanced in Hungary
Hungary’s telecommunication service provider Magyar Telekom demonstrated LTE-Advanced technology, jointly with Ericsson, on its test network in Budapest. Operator tested today at Telekom’s headquarters in Budapest the bandwidth that can…
DTAC Selects Alcatel-Lucent for Optical Network Upgrade in Thailand
Thailand’s mobile operator DTAC has chosen Alcatel-Lucent Agile Optical Networking to upgrade its existing 3G network and lay the foundation for a 4G LTE network that will eventually deliver 4G…
Huawei and China Mobile Verify Key TD-LTE-Advanced Technologies in Field Tests
Huawei and China Mobile have verified multiple core TD-LTE-Advanced technologies including FDD/TDD Carrier Aggregation, MSA, 256QAM, inter-site CoMP, and MU-MIMO in a field test conducted at Chengdu Electronic Technology University.
Rogers Switches on 700 MHz Spectrum
Canadian mobile service provider Rogers has turned on 700 MHz spectrum in select Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto communities earlier today. With this addition, operator aims to provide mobile video experience…
Movistar Colombia Launches LTE Service in Santa Marta
Movistar Colombia has launched 4G LTE network in Santa Marta. Operator aims to provide LTE coverage to 58 major cities across the country by July 2014 and plans to increase…
T-Mobile Announces Simple Starter Plan, Operation Tablet Freedom
U.S. carrier T-Mobile announced an new Simple Starter value plan yesterday that will cost $40 a month for unlimited talk and text and up to 500MB 4G LTE data and…
Far EasTone Selects Ericsson for LTE Radio and Core Network
Taiwan’s telecom operator Far EasTone has chosen Ericsson as a LTE supplier for LTE Radio and Core Network. Ericsson will provide hardware, software and support services, rolling out a multi-access…
U.S. Cellular Announces New LTE Markets for 2014
U.S. Cellular will be adding more than 1,200 4G LTE cell sites in 2014 and expanding existing 4G LTE service in 13 states. By the end of 2014, more than…
ABC Launches Huawei TD-LTE Solution in British Columbia
Canada’s Telecom provider ABC Communications has partnered with Huawei to deploy TD-LTE fixed wireless service in British Columbia. ABC’s new network provides a wireless alternative to cable and ADSL for…
SK Telecom Introduces Unlimited LTE Data Plans
South Korean carrier SK Telecom will introduce three different unlimited LTE data plans that will allow unlimited amount of LTE data, voice calls, text messages and membership services from April…
Sequans Announces New LTE Device Wins for China Telecom
4G chipmaker Sequans has announced that two of its device manufacturing partners in China, Datang Mobile and DareGlobal, have been awarded contracts to provide Sequans-powered TD-LTE end user devices to…
DNA Selects Ericsson For LTE Expansion in Finland
Finnish operator DNA has signed a deal with Ericsson to supply a new, nationwide LTE 800 MHz network and to improve existing 4G, 3G and 2G networks. The LTE network…
EE Announces Cheaper LTE Plan, Own-Brand Handset
UK’s operator EE has launched a range of new entry-level 4G pay monthly plans as well as the a low price 4G smartphone. From today, EE customers can choose from…
NTT DOCOMO to Offer LTE Roaming Outside Japan
Japanese carrier NTT DOCOMO will launch an outbound LTE roaming service for subscribers traveling in eight countries and regions, including USA and Hong Kong and France, beginning March 31.
New Zealand’s 2degrees to Launch LTE Services in July
New Zealand mobile operator 2degrees has launched a three-month trial which involves 10 4G sites in central Auckland using their 1800MHz spectrum.
Taiwan Mobile Picks NSN for LTE-Advanced Network
Wireless operator Taiwan Mobile has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to roll-out of its multi-band LTE network. NSN will also deploy LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation technology to increase bandwidth and network…
EE Announces LTE Roaming in France and Spain
UK’s EE plans to offer customers access to 4G LTE in France and Spain. The deals are the first of a series of outbound roaming agreements that will allow EE…
iBasis and Deutsche Telekom Sign LTE Roaming Peering Agreement
iBasis and International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS), the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom, have announced an LTE Roaming peering agreement that will benefit mobile network operator (MNO) customers…
Audi and AT&T Announce Pricing for In-Vehicle 4G LTE Connectivity
AT&T and Audi of America have announced data plans for the new 2015 A3 sedan to provide in-vehicle 4G LTE data connectivity. The data plans start at $99 for a…
4G Americas: North America LTE Subscription Grew 151 Percent in 2013
4G Americas has announced that LTE subscriptions passed 200 million mark worldwide in December 2013. North America accounts around 50% of this. In North America and Latin America, LTE &…
