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Will Mobile Operators Discontinue Unlimited Data Plans?

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, 4G, LTE

The use of laptops and smartphones on mobile networks is a key driver for traffic growth.

Microsoft Surface 2 with LTE Launched on AT&T’s Network

in Blog, AT&T, Microsoft, Surface, LTE
Microsoft Surface 2 with LTE

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 $679 USD (ERP) in the US market.

RIM Launches 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

in Blog, BlackBerry, RIM, HSPA, LTE
4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook Tablet

Research In Motion (RIM) has introduced the new 4G LTE BlackBerry PlayBook tablet with built-in support for cellular networks. Company is launching the LTE tablet in Canada first.

Towards a Unified LTE European Market

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, 4G, LTE

When launching new services, as in many aspects of our lives, it is not about who does it first, but who remains for longer. An early head start can be irrelevant if long-term plans are not clear.

HTC EVO 4G vs iPhone 4

in News, EVO, HTC, iPhone 4, 3G, 4G, WiMAX

As Apple iPhone 4 specifications are available now , I was curious to compare it with HTC Evo 4G. See below a side-by-side comparison of these two handsets.

4G Gains Momentum in China

in Blog, FDD, MARAVEDIS, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE

China has become the largest consumer of mobile phones and, on a voice usage basis, the largest service market in the world.

LTE RAN CAPEX to Go Up by 82.4% in 2013

in Blog, ABI Research, 4G, LTE
ABI Research

In a recent report, ABI Research has announced that the spending on LTE base stations will hit US$ 12.3 billion in 2013 as countries across globe are rushing to embrace 4G technology. LTE is being deployed worldwide in both developed as well as in emerging markets.

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. 

GSA: 156 Commercial LTE Networks Live Globally

in Blog, GSA, LTE
Commercial LTE Network Launches - March 2013

In a recent LTE report, GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) has confirmed that 412 operators are investing in LTE technology in 125 countries across the globe. This year so far 11 commercial launches have taken place where as 98 operators commercially launched LTE service in the past 12 months.

300 Commercial LTE Network Launches Worldwide

in Blog, FDD, GSA, LTE-Advanced, TDD, VoLTE, LTE
300 Commercial LTE Network Launches

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 is expected to exceed 350 before the end of this year. Recent commercial LTE launches include Bulgaria, Taiwan and Vanuatu. LTE is now available in 31 i.e.

Smarter Infrastructure Needed to Handle Exploding Data Traffic

in Blog, Antenna, CellMax
CellMax antenna installations

Mobile operators across the globe are being squeezed by decreasing revenues per user, and a seemingly insatiable demand by users for more data. To efficiently manage the rapidly growing increase in data traffic in their networks, mobile operators need to build and improve their infrastructure in a much smarter way than they have hitherto done.

GSA: 400 New LTE User Devices Announced in 2012

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LTE User Devices Growth 2012

In a recent report GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) confirmed that 87 manufacturers have announced 666 LTE-enabled user devices, including frequency and carrier variants. Approximately 400 new LTE user devices were announced in 2012 and the number of manufacturers grew by 52% during the same period.