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Optus picks Nokia Siemens Networks for packet core

Australia’s mobile operator Optus has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as its sole packet core vendor in a multimillion dollar agreement to address growing bandwidth req

Sprint, Clearwire sign $1 Billion deal

Sprint Nextel and Clearwire have established a new wholesale pricing terms that provides Clearwire a minimum of $1 billion from Sprint to be paid during 2011 and 2012 f

Motorola demonstrates LTE for public safety in Philadelphia

Motorola Solutions has demonstrated its LTE solutions for public safety at the Philadelphia Police Academy for representatives of the city of Philadelphia and the public

Philippines’ Smart rolling out LTE

Philippine mobile operator Smart Communications has introduced LTE technology to the country. In Smart’s network, LTE is currently delivering download and upload speeds of up to 50 mbps.

Verizon launches MiFi 4510L LTE Mobile Hotspot

Verizon Wireless has launched MiFi4510L 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot that runs on the operator’s LTE network.

Monaco Telecom launches LTE pilot with Ericsson

Monaco Telecom has launched its 4G LTE pilot On the occasion of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters tennis tournament.

Maxis extends 3G coverage, expects LTE deployment in few months

Malaysia’s lcommunications service provider Maxis Berhad has surpassed 5,000 3G sites spanning both East and West Malaysia.

Yota Resolves Frequencies Dispute with Roskomnadzor

Russian operator Yota (Scartel) and Russian regulator Roskomnadzor have settled Yota’s appeal against Roskomnadzor’s order issued on 27 July 2010 that withdrew several

Optus launches 3G Femtocells

Optus has commenced the commercial pilot of 3G Femtocell device for Australian consumers.

Mobily to launch LTE by Q3 2011

Saudi Arabian operator Mobily plans to launch LTE by the Q3 2011, according to Khalid Al Kaf, the company’s CEO.

Deutsche Telekom Launches Commercial LTE Service

German opertaor Deutsche Telekom has announced launch of commercial LTE service.

Alcatel-Lucent and nTelos Wireless complete LTE field trial

Virginia-based nTelos Wireless, known for providing high-speed, dependable, nationwide service and Alcatel-Lucent have successfully completed an end-to-end 4G LTE field

Ericsson to support China Mobile’s TD-LTE trial network deployment

Ericsson has been selected by China Mobile to deploy TD-LTE trial network in China.

TELUS to launch LTE in Canada

Canadian operator TELUS has announced the plan to launch of LTE network in early 2012.

Xplornet Selects Zuora and Salesforce for Billing, Payment

Canada’s rural broadband provider Barrett Xplore has selected Zuora and Salesforce for its next-generation, enterprise cloud platform to provide billing, payment and cu

BSNL body seeks probe into BWA spectrum allotment

PTI, India – An association of senior officials of state-owned BSNL has demanded a probe into the allocation of broadband spectrum to the company, saying that it is not

AT&T to Expand Backhaul in 2011 in the Twin Cities

AT&T has announced network improvement plans designed to enable higher data rate via HSPA+ with enhanced reliability to the Twin Cities and surrounding communities

ZTE to Supply LTE TDD/FDD Dual-Mode Equipments to Hi3G

ZTE is selected by operator Hi3G to supply LTE infrastructure equipment. Hi3G plans to build the LTE TDD/FDD dual-mode networks in Sweden and Denmark.

IEEE Approves 4G WiMAX 2

IEEE Standards Board has approved WiMAX 2 which is also called 802.16m. ITU already has declared WiMAX 2 as 4G technology.

MetroPCS Launches LTE Service in the Tampa

MetroPCS Communications has expanded its 4G LTE service into the Tampa metropolitan area.

Verizon Announces Novatel LTE Modem and Samsung LTE Mobile Hotspot

Verizon Wireless has announced the availibility of LTE Modem USB551L made by Novatel Wireless and Samsung 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot. Both will be available to order on March 31. 

Nokia Siemens Networks to provide TD-LTE network in large scale China Mobile trial

Nokia Siemens Networks has become one of the first telecommunications equipment vendors to participate in the large-scale TD-LTE trial with China Mobile.

Alcatel-Lucent to participate in China Mobile TD-LTE trial

Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by China Mobile to participate to in TD-LTE trial network deployment in China.

AT&T Acquires T-Mobile USA in $39 billion

AT&T and Deutsche Telekomchave announced a definitive agreement under which AT&T will acquire T-Mobile USA from Deutsche Telekom in a cash-and-stock transaction

U Mobile picks ZTE for LTE in Malaysia

U Mobile has signed agreement with ZTE to bring LTE in Malaysia.

Verizon Wireless to Launch LTE Smartphone HTC ThunderBolt on March 17

Verizon Wireless has announced that the HTC ThunderBolt is available on March 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online.

LightSquared and Open Range Partner to Expand Rural LTE Deployment

LightSquared has entered into an agreement in principle to establish a multi-year strategic network partnership with Open Range Communications, a broadband wireless pro

Clearwire Names Chairman John Stanton as Interim CEO

WiMAX service provider Clearwire has announced changes to the company’s executive leadership team.

TeliaSonera acquires frequencies in 800 MHz band

Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) has announced the result of the licence auction for the 800 MHz frequency band.

China Mobile to test TD-LTE in seven cities

China Mobile has started testing of fourth-generation technology TD-LTE in seven cities.