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GSA: 150+ Operators Investing in LTE

in Blog, Report, GSA, LTE

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. 

Qualcomm to Exit Indian BWA Business?

in Blog, BWA, India, Qualcomm, TD-LTE, LTE

Qualcomm, which won BWA spectrum for four circles in India at Rs 4,913 crore, is in talks to exit the business. BWA auction took place earlier this year and  concluded in June.

4G World Shows LTE, Femtocell Readiness

in Blog, Femtocell, LTE

Since 4G World 2010 opened yesterday, companies are

A Rosy Future for WiBro?

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, WiBro, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

More than four years into commercial service in South Korea, WiBro has yet to live up to its hype, with KT and SK Telecom combined reaching just under 400,000 subscribers at the end of Q2 2010.

Ericsson & NSN named 3G supplier for Vodafone Essar

in Blog, Ericsson, India, Nokia Siemens Networks, 3G

Indian operator Vodafone Essar has named Ericsson & Nokia Siemens Networks as 3G suppliers. Vodafone had won spectrum in 9 circles during India’s 3G auction earlier this year.

IPv6: the New Y2K Problem for Backhaul

in Blog, Backhaul, IPv6, LTE

First introduced by Vint Cerf and Bob Kahn in 1974 and now evolved into its fourth version, the Internet Protocol (IPv4) has spread as the main packet switching technology worldwide.

BWA/WiMAX Subscribers to Reach 13 Million by Year-End 2010

in Blog, BWA, MARAVEDIS, TD-LTE, LTE, WiMAX

According to the latest 4Gcounts Quarterly Report (Issue 12), the BWA/WiMAX industry could reach up to 13 million subscribers by the end of the year, up from 9 million reported in Q2 2010.

iPhone on Verizon in 2011

in Blog, iPhone, LTE

Apple will begin producing an Verizon iPhone by the end of the year says Wall Street Journal.

Verizon ready for big LTE launch

in Blog, Verizon, Verizon Wireless, LTE

Verizon has formaly announced to launch LTE in 38 major metropolitan areas, covering more than 110 million Americans, by the end of the year.

AT&T introduces USB Modems Upgradable To LTE, HSPA+

in Blog, AT&T, HSPA+, LTE

AT&T has announced  LTE and HSPA+ upgradable modems, USBConnect Adrenaline from LG will be LTE-capable while the USBConnect Shockwave from Sierra Wireless will offer HSPA+ connectivity.

LTE may interfere with cable TV

in Blog, Report, LTE

According to a new report, LTE handsets will interfere with cable TV if used within six metres of a set top box.

The Recurrent Question: How is 4G Different and Enabling?

in Blog, LTE-Advanced, MARAVEDIS, 4G, MIMO, LTE, WiMAX

The discussion about how 4G is different or enabling compared to 3G should start with a few guideposts:

LTE Samsung Craft review

in Blog, Samsung, LTE

The Samsung Craft is the first LTE phone is now available in Las Vegas and Dallas / Ft. Worth from Metro PCS.

Hard realities of WiMAX-to-LTE conversion

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, LTE, WiMAX

Last week I participated in a panel session:  The ‘How’ and ‘Why’ of Migrating From WiMAX to LTE organized by FierceWireless (CLICK HERE to d

Brazil Makes 4G Spectrum Progress

in Blog, Report, Brazil, MARAVEDIS, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

At the beginning of this year, Maravedis predicted that 2010 would be the year for 4G regulation in Brazil, with aucti