Verizon Announces Software Defined Networking Strategy
SDN Initiative Means Rapid Time-to-Market, Agile Network and Operational Efficiencies
Sprint Shares #1 Ranking for Reliability and Call Performance in Pittsburgh
Sprint announced on 16th April 2015 that its network in Pittsburgh shares a first-place ranking for reliability and call performance, according to a new RootScore report by independent mobile analytics…
Reliance Jio seeks Wi-Fi deals with state, local authorities
Indian Telecom Company Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) plans to enter into agreements with various state and local authorities to offer Wi-Fi services. RJIL has to launch services within five…
497 Million LTE Subscriptions Globally by 31 December 2014
GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has confirmed that LTE subscriptions are growing faster than any other mobile communications system technology.
Nearly 680 Million LTE Handset Shipments Expected in 2015
According to a recent ABI Research, 676 million 4G LTE handsets are expected to be shipped in 2015, growing 204 million units from 2014. 350 commercial LTE networks are forecasted…
The Text Factor
SMS today reaches the ripe old age of 22 and this birthday shows it as technology truly capable of moving with the times.
The 4Gable Future: Enterprise LTE Goes Far Beyond Corporate Mobility
Lift the lid on most ‘LTE in the enterprise’ discussions and it quickly becomes evident that LTE’s corporate mobility ‘revolution’ is in full effect. And rightly so.
Apple Introduces iPad Air 2 with More LTE Bands
Apple has announced 6.1 mm thin iPad Air 2 with weight less than a pound. iPad Air 2 features an improved Retina display with anti-reflective coating and is available in…
Rising Data Rates and User Expectations – Monitoring in Real Time
LTE 4G promises a higher end-user experience with faster data rates. But, the complexity of new smart devices and new network technology means that to achieve a seamless experience, extensive…
GSA: 1800MHz Band Fuels LTE Growth
GSA has announced that globally 331 operators have commercially launched LTE networks and service in 112 countries. 65 LTE networks have launched so far in 2014. In addition, 116 mobile…
Apple Unveils VoLTE Capable iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple today announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays. With faster LTE download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, iPhone 6 and iPhone…
Prove the Power of Indoor LTE Networks to Corporate Customers
Operators have large teams of field sales staff working with small, medium and large corporations selling the full complement of voice and data services.
An Interview on LTE Roaming Challenges with Guy Reiffer, VP of Marketing & Partnerships at Starhome Mach
One of the major issues limiting LTE roaming rollout is the need to negotiate and test a new LTE roaming agreement with each roaming partner.
Sprint Launches LTE Capable Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5
U.S. carrier Sprint will introduce 6.6mm Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, featuring a high-resolution Super AMOLED display with the high-speed network data capabilities of Sprint Spark enhanced LTE, where available.
Sprint Introduces New Data Pricing Plan
U.S. carrier Sprint has announced new shared data plans that offer double the high-speed data at the same or lower price as compared to AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The Sprint Family…
GSA: 51 LTE networks launched so far in 2014
Globally, 51 LTE networks have been launched so far in 2014, according to a recent report from GSA. The total number of commercial LTE networks is expected to be more…
ZTE Blade Vec 4G, ZTE Grand S II LTE Debut in Hong Kong
ZTE has launched the Blade Vec 4G with Google Now Launcher and Grand S II LTE in Hong Kong. Priced at HKD 1,499, the ZTE Blade Vec 4G is powered…
300 Commercial LTE Network Launches Worldwide
A recent GSA report confirms 300 commercial LTE network launches in 107 countries. 35 4G LTE networks have launched so far in 2014. The total number of commercial LTE networks…
Ericsson: LTE Subscriptions to Reach 85 percent in North America
4G/LTE subscriptions will reach 85 percent in North America and 30 percent in Europe in 2019, according to latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Globally, LTE subscriptions are predicted to reach 2.6…
Motorola Introduces Moto E and Moto G with LTE
Motorola has announced launch of 4G LTE capable Moto E and Moto G. Moto E has a high-resolution 4.3” display with 256ppi, 1980 mAh battery and runs Android 4.4.2, KitKat.
497 LTE Network Deployment Commitments in 150 Countries
497 network operators in 150 countries have committed to deploy LTE networks so far, according to a recent GSA report. Currently there are 288 commercial LTE networks in 104 countries.
GSA: 1800 MHz Prime Band for LTE Deployments Worldwide
There are 120 commercially launched LTE1800 networks in 63 countries, according to a recent GSA (the Global mobile Suppliers Association) report. So far 279 LTE networks have been commercially launched…
NSN: 87% Jump in Indian Mobile Data Traffic in 2013
A recent report from Nokia Solutions and Networks, on mobile broadband performance in India, reveals a 87% rise in data traffic generated by 2G and 3G services during 2013. According…
Number of LTE User Devices Grew 90% Annually, GSA Reports
According to recent GSA report 154 manufacturers have announced 1,563 LTE-enabled user devices globally. 742 new LTE user devices were launched in the past year, representing 90% annual growth. During…
Microsoft Surface 2 with LTE Launched on AT&T’s Network
Beginning today AT&T is offering Microsoft Surface 2 with LTE connectivity. Surface 2 (AT&T 4G LTE), a 64GB mobile broadband-ready version of Surface 2, is now available to purchase for…
How Operators Can Compensate For Falling Roaming Rates
Competition is fierce as operators look to sign up consumers to their new superfast 4G networks and make a return on their spectrum auction investment. A reason for this is…
Public Safety LTE Market Drivers 2014: Why Public Safety LTE and Why Now?
While LMR systems have effectively support mission-critical voice and low-bandwidth data applications for many years, they fail to provide the high-speed data performance necessary to support the multimedia applications on…
GSA: 274 LTE Commercial Networks Operational Globally
Recent GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) report confirms deployment of 274 LTE commercial networks in 101 countries across the globe. List includes, 11 operators who have commercially launched LTE services…
GSA: 1,371 LTE User Devices Launched
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) confirms that 132 manufacturers have announced 1,371 LTE-enabled user devices, including frequency and carrier variants. The number includes 705 new LTE user devices that were…
GSMA Report: LTE and Television Services Can Coexist in Brazil
The GSMA has released findings of a new study from ATDI, which examines ways to mitigate interference between new LTE mobile signals and existing and planned television services.
