Tele2 Tests VoLTE in Live LTE Network
Tele2 has tested voice over LTE (VoLTE) in the live Swedish Tele2 LTE network. During the tests, Operator found much better voice experience in the IP based LTE network compared to 2G…
O2 Selects Nokia Siemens Networks to Build LTE Network in UK
O2 (Telefónica UK) has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to prepare its LTE network across London and the South East of England. The UK operator is anticipating a rapid launch of…
Verizon Wireless Adds LTE in 29 More U.S. Markets
U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has opened LTE network in 29 new markets, including Selma, Ala., Clarksburg, W. Va., and Port Angeles, Wash., bringing the total of U.S. markets covered to…
Ofcom Reveals 4G Auction Bidders
Uk regulator Ofcom has announced the bidders in the forthcoming 4G mobile spectrum auction. Bidders will be competing to acquire spectrum in two separate bands – 800 MHz and 2.6…
LTE Smartphone Shipments to Grow Threefold Globally in 2013
Global LTE smartphone shipments will grow threefold to reach 275 million units in 2013, reports Strategy Analytics. 90.9 million units are expected to be shipped in 2012. Company forecasts that…
Reliance Infotel Licenses SPIRIT Mobile Video Engine
Indian telecom operator Infotel, a subsidiary of Reliance Group, has licensed SPIRIT DSP Mobile Video Engine. Reliance intends to invest $10 billion in its LTE network and has selected SPIRIT’s…
Sprint Adds Six New 4G LTE Markets
Sprint’s 4G LTE network is now available in six new areas. Beginning today, Sprint’s LTE service is available in Indianapolis/Carmel, Ind.; Santa Rosa/Petaluma, Calif.; Vallejo/Fairfield, Calif.; Southern Puerto Rico (including…
ZTE Helps China Mobile to Launch Converged TDD/FDD LTE Network in Hong Kong
ZTE helped China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) to launch the commercial converged TD-LTE / FDD LTE network in Hong Kong. Ericsson was also a solution provider on the new China…
TeliaSonera Celebrates Three Years of 4G LTE in Sweden
TeliaSonera’s 4G network is now three year old. Operator launched first commercial 4G LTE in Stockholm and Oslo on 14 December 2009. Since 2009, TeliaSonera has expanded its network across…
Sprint to Buy Clearwire for $2.2 Billion
Sprint has announced an agreement to buy approximate 50% stake in Clearwire it does not currently own for $2.97 per share, equating to a total payment to Clearwire shareholders, other…
EMT LTE Network to Support Smartphones Beginning January
Estonian mobile service provider EMT plans to open LTE network to smartphones as well in January 2013. Operator has been already offering LTE services to modems and routers users since…
Claro Launches Commercial Network in Brazil
Brazilian operator Claro has launched LTE network in four Brazilian cities Recife, Campos do Jordao, Buzios and Parati. Earlier this year in August, operator had started LTE pilot in three…
NewCore Selects Ericsson for LTE Network
US carrier New Core Wireless, in partnership with select rural wireless operators, has selected Ericsson to supply and implement its 4G/LTE network. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will…
Maxis to Invest RM Half Billion for LTE Network in Malaysia
Malaysia’s communications service provider Maxis Berhad is ready to launch 4G LTE service following the allocation of the 2600 MHz spectrum band for 4G LTE by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia…
Ofcom Begins 4G LTE Auction Process
UK regulator Ofcom today started 4G Auction Process by taking the application from the potential bidders along with an initial deposit of £100,000. All applications will be reviewed by Ofcom…
AT&T Expands LTE Network to Four New Markets
AT&T has launched its 4G LTE service in Auburn-Opelika, Ala.; Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Grand Rapids, Mich. and Nashua, NH. With this expansion, AT&T LTE network is now live in 113 markets.
Alcatel-Lucent to Provide LTE Solution to Rio Tinto in Australia
Rio Tinto, a international mining group, has selected Alcatel-Lucent to implement LTE technology to support its existing operations and future business needs. Alcatel-Lucent will enhance the speed and capacity of…
China Mobile Opens TD-LTE Trial Network
China Mobile has launched TD-LTE trial network central and western regions, reports chinadaily. The TD-LTE trial network is based in Sichuan.
Telenor Norway Introduces LTE for Mobile
Telenor has opened its LTE network for mobile phone usage as well. Operator’s LTE services so far were available on PCs and tablets only. Telenor launched LTE network in Norway…
North America Adds 19M LTE Subscriptions in 12 Months
LTE subscriptions in North America has soared to 22.3 million, a increase of almost 19 million in 12 months at the end of the 3Q 2012. This represents 51 percent…
Telecom New Zealand to Start LTE trial in Wellington, Auckland
Telecom New Zealand will begin 4G LTE trial in parts of Wellington and Auckland from Friday this week. The Auckland trial will take place in parts of the North Shore…
Report: 98% of Mobile Operators See Small Cells Essential for Networks
According to a latest small-cell market status report by Informa Telecoms & Media, 98% of mobile operator respondents believe small cells are essential for the future of their networks. Results…
TELUS Expands LTE Network in Canada
Canada’s TELUS has launched LTE network in Brantford and St. John’s. Operator plans to provide LTE services in additional communities in the coming months. Today’s announcement is part of the…
AT&T Adds New 4G LTE Markets
Having already surpassed its 2012 4G LTE deployment plan, AT&T continues to add new LTE markets. Operator today launched its LTE service in Salt Lake City, Utah; Albuquerque, NM; Reading,…
MTN South Africa Launches Commercial LTE Network
MTN South Africa has announced the commercial roll out of 4G LTE network. Beginning 30th November 2012, operator has started offering LTE services to its customers with quicker broadband speeds.
EE Updates LTE Mobile Broadband Data Plans
UK’s EE has increased data allowance on 4G LTE Mobile Broadband plans, in addition of launching a range of new options. The 4GEE Mobile Broadband plans now include data allowances…
Telsyte: LTE to Make Half of Mobile Services in Australia by 2016
Nearly half of all mobile connections in Australia will belong to 4G LTE by mid-2016, reports Telsyte, an Australian independent emerging technology analyst firm. Telsyte estimates 46 per cent of…
Ubiquisys Deploys Multi-Mode Indoor Metrocell with LTE, HSPA+ and WiFi
The small cell and femtocell company, Ubiquisys has announced deployment of its GM7 multi-mode cell for indoor public spaces in small cell programs. The new Ubiquisys cell supports LTE, 3G-HSPA+…
Swisscom Launches LTE Network in Switzerland
Swisscom is turning on commercial 4G LTE services for its customers in Switzerland starting tomorrow. At the time of the launch, this new network will be available in 26 locations.…
A1 Austria Achieves 30% Population Coverage with LTE
A1 Telekom Austria is now offering LTE coverage to about one-third of the Austrians, much earlier than envisaged in the original expansion targets. Operator has announced that A1 LTE has…
