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Chair, TCCA Critical Communications Broadband Group: Acceptance of LTE… has created an opportunity for critical communications

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Tony Gray, chair of the TETRA & Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG)

Tony Gray, chair of the TETRA & Critical Communications Association (TCCA) Critical Communications Broadband Group (CCBG) will be speaking at the LTE World Summit, the premier 4G event for the telecoms industry, taking place on the 24th-26th June

ABI: LTE Subscriptions to Exceed 40 Million in 2012

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ABI Research

LTE subscriptions around the world may exceed 40 million by the end of 2012 says ABI Research. This will represent a fourfold increase over the nine million global LTE subscriptions in 2011. The wide range of expected LTE smartphone launches in 2012 from major mobile manufacturers are the main reason behind the increase in LTE subscriptions.

Number of LTE User Devices Grew 90% Annually, GSA Reports

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GSA: 1,563 LTE user devices

According to recent GSA report 154 manufacturers have announced 1,563 LTE-enabled user devices globally. 742 new LTE user devices were launched in the past year, representing 90% annual growth. During same period, number of manufacturers increased by 58% to 154 companies.

VoLGA adds 3G, new LTE features

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The VoLGA Forum has announced a set of new features for delivering mobile voice and SMS services over LTE. New features included are:

GSA: 105 Commercial LTE Networks Worldwide

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GSA Report Oct 2012

Latest report from GSA puts number of commercial LTE networks to 105 in 48 countries around the globe. 58 operators have launched commercial LTE services since beginning of year. In total, 351 operators are investing in LTE, which is 41% more than a year ago.

NEC Eyes Femtocell Market in India

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Earlier this week NEC announced the launch of 3G Femtocell solution in India to enable operators to offer high-quality, high-speed 3G mobile services to its enterprise

GSA: 274 LTE Commercial Networks Operational Globally

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GSA Report: LTE Networks Feb 2014

Recent GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) report confirms deployment of 274 LTE commercial networks in 101 countries across the globe. List includes, 11 operators who have commercially launched LTE services so far this year.

New Bids On 800 MHz in German Spectrum Auction

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German spectrum auction gained some momentum today with new bids in the 800 megahertz band block according to Wall Street Journal.

GSA: 113 Commercial LTE Networks Worldwide

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GSA

According to latest GSA report, 113 operators have launched commercial LTE networks in 51 countries. Number of operators, investing in LTE, has gone up by 45%  in a year to 360.

Report: 98% of Mobile Operators See Small Cells Essential for Networks

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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 are based on a survey with 280 respondents from around the world, although focused on Asia, Europe and North America and more than 30% of whom were operators.

Sprint shows the way for LTE/3G Overdrive

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Sprint recently lauched a 3G/4G router named as Overdrive.  It’s a WiMAX modem that connects to 4G broadband wherever the service is offered.