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M1 Launches Nationwide LTE service in Singapore
Singapore's telecom service provider, M1 is launching of its nationwide 4G LTE service on 15 September 2012. In addition, operator is also introducing new smartphone and mobile broadband service plans.
M1’s 4G service, operating on its advanced dual band network in the 1800MHz and 2600MHz spectrum, will encompass both street level and in-building coverage. According to operator, with M1’s 4G network, mobile users will be have typical download speeds at fixed locations ranging from 6.9Mbps to 17.4Mbps.
M1’s 4G subscribers will have 4G roaming services in Hong Kong with it's partner, SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited. More countries and operators will be added in the near future.
M1’s new smartphone and mobile broadband service plans will be made available to all new and re-contracting customers from 15 September 2012. At launch, 4G devices that will be available include handsets: Samsung GALAXY Note LTE, Samsung GALAXY SII LTE, HTC One XL and LG Optimus True HD LTE; tablets: ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TL and Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE; USB modem: Huawei E392, and mobile Wi-Fi modem: Huawei E589.
Operator has launched 4G service within the financial district in June 2011.