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AT&T LTE Launch by Mid-2011

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AT&T plans to launch its LTE network around the middle of next year and will cover some 70-75 million people by the end of 2011. 

Sprint offers 3G/4G USB Modem from Sierra Wireless

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Sprint has launched a 3G/4G USB 250U mobile broadband modem from Sierra Wireless.

Verizon Wireless Expands LTE Network, Plans LTE in Rural America

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Verizon Wireless has expanded the LTE network to cover more than 80 percent of the population in the metropolitan Detroit area.

3GPP LTE Presentations at Latin America and North America Conference

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GSMA recently hosted joint Latin America and North America Conference in Miami, USA. Key activities included a 3GPP Seminar aimed at the Latin American Operator community

What will LTE-Advanced deliver?

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According to a presentation "3GPP Technology Standards Roadmap" from Stephen Hayes, Chair 3GPP-SA, LTE-Advanced would

Walmart launches Wireless Service Brand using T-Mobile network

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Walmart has announced the launch of Walmart Family Mobile, a post-paid plan without a contract or multi-year commitment.

GSMA Predicts One Billion LTE Connections by 2017

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GSMA forecasts one billion 4G-LTE connections worldwide by 2017. At the end of 2013, there were 176 million LTE connections globally. Nearly 500 LTE networks are forecast to be in service across 128 countries, roughly double the number of live LTE networks today.

WiMAX, 3G, HSPA+ Data Test Results are out

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As Sprint launches America's first 4G phone today (see my prvious blog What to expect from Sprint HTC Evo 4G?

LTE Smartphones to Drive Higher IPR, Mobile CAPEX to Grow 9% in 2012

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LTE smartphones will top 65 million units in 2012 and will help push the total royalty 14% higher in 2012, says ABI Research. Mobile wireless royalties for GSM, WCDMA, and LTE smartphones were just under $20 billion in 2011. LTE handsets will make only total 4% of the total handsets shipped in 2012 however total royalty revenue will be higher.

LTE Footprint Growing Rapidly, North America Leads in Subscription

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Operators worldwide are embracing LTE at faster rate now. According to a recent GSA report 301 operators have committed to commercial LTE network deployments, more than 50% jump in a year.

MetroPCS Introduces Samsung Galaxy Indulge, LTE Android Smartphone

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MetroPCS Communications has commercially launched LTE enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge.

Verizon's gets ready for first 4G LTE smartphone

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Verizon Wireless is set to introduce a half-dozen LTE smartphones at Consumer Electronics Show next week.