According to the new Ericsson Mobility Report, LTE will account for some 10 percent (approximately 90 million) of all mobile subscriptions in Latin America by 2018. Company says that 14 million new mobile subscriptions were recorded in Q3 for a total of 676 million and estimates that another 230 million mobile subscriptions will be added by 2018.

In an Interview with LteWorld, Paul Beaver, Director of Products at Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology, explained importance and challenges for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. Here’s what he had to say:

Sprint and Sierra Wireless will launch a 4G Tri-Fi Hotspot on May 18. The new device supports both 4G technologies LTE and WiMAX with the additional capability to connect to a 3G network outside of 4G coverage areas.

LTE spectrum has become regionally fragmented, says Informa Telecoms & Media.

3GPP based technologies are driving wireless growth in Americas. 91.1 million new subscriptions were added in the region during 12 months ending March 2011.

According to a recent GSA report on LTE Evolution, 113 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 46 countries, including 7 systems which have commercially launched. 

Since 4G World 2010 opened yesterday, companies are

Indian operator Aircel plans to invest $500 million for the initial roll out of 3G mobile services.

Yesterday T-Mobile USA announced the continued expansion of its HSPA+ network to 100 million Americans in more than 55 major metropolitan areas.

As of now 80 operators have made firm commitments to deploy LTE networks in 33 countries according to a recent GSA report.

T-Mobile USA recently announced continued expansion and availability of its HSPA+ super-fast mobile broadband network that delivers 4G speeds in the Northeastern U.S.

picoChip designs has been named "Best Enabling Product/Technology for LTE" in the Informa LTE Awards. LTE awards had been annouced at LTE World Summit.

Germany's mobile spectrum auction ended today netting a total of EUR4.38 billion. This amount is considerably less than analysts had expected.