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
Huawei to deploy LTE network for Genius Brand in Hong Kong
Huawei and Genius Brand have signed a contract for the deployment of LTE network in Hong Kong.
ip.access deploys half million femtocell Access Points
UK-based ip.access has announced that that its Oyster 3G femto technology is powering more than 500,000 Access Points deployed live in homes, offices and mobile network
Mexico’s Telcel testing LTE for 2012 launch
The Mexican mobile service provider Telcel has been testing LTE at its corporate offices in Mexico.
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.
Aircel and Huawei Conduct GSM/UMTS/LTE-TDD Trial in India
Indian telecom operator Aircel and Huawei have recently conducted GSM/UMTS/LTE-TDD trial on Aircel’s existing GSM/UMTS network in India.
Verizon Wireless, Motorola Demonstrate LTE Public, Private Interoperability
Motorola Solutions and Verizon Wireless are demonstrating interoperability across private LTE to public LTE at APCO 2011.
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.
Sprint offers WiMAX to Wholesale customers
Sprint has made WiMAX available to Wholesale customers. Sprint is offering Wholesale customers the Sierra Wireless 250U 3G/4G data card and HTC Detail 3G/4G handset.
Optus launches commercial 3G femtocell service
Australia’s Optus has launched femtocell service called Optus 3G Home Zone combined with unlimited call offer.
Telefonica, Orange and Vodafone win Spain’s LTE auction
Telefonica, Vodafone and Orange have won Spain’s LTE auction held last week by the Spanish Ministry of Industry. Operators paid €1.65bn between them for 800MHz and 2.6GHz licenses.
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 Tabâ„¢ 10.1 with 4G LTE. The device will be available on July 28 in either Metallic Gray or Glossy White.
GSA: Operators quickly upgrading to dual cell HSPA+
According to GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, operators are quickly upgrading to 42 Mbps dual cell HSPA+ ( 42 Mbps) systems.
Verizon Wireless to extend LTE in 28 additional markets
Verizon Wireless has announced plans to roll out LTE in 28 additional markets this week, bringing 4G LTE to a total of 102 cities across the country.
AT&T reveals first LTE devices
AT&T has announced two new LTE devices, the AT&T USBConnect Momentum 4G and AT&T Mobile Hotspot Elevate 4G.
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).