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SK Telecom Introduces Unlimited LTE Data Plans

Posted on 02. Apr, 2014 by sujitg in News, SK TELECOM, LTE

South Korean carrier SK Telecom will introduce three different unlimited LTE data plans that will allow unlimited amount of LTE data, voice calls, text messages and membership services from April 3.

Sequans Announces New LTE Device Wins for China Telecom

Posted on 02. Apr, 2014 by sujitg in News, China Telecom, DareGlobal, Datang Mobile, Sequans, LTE

4G chipmaker Sequans has announced that two of its device manufacturing partners in China, Datang Mobile and DareGlobal, have been awarded contracts to provide Sequans-powered TD-LTE end user devices to China Telecom for the operator’s commercial launch of TD-LTE service beginning in Q2.

DNA Selects Ericsson For LTE Expansion in Finland

Posted on 01. Apr, 2014 by sujitg in News, DNA, Ericsson, LTE

Finnish operator DNA has signed a deal with Ericsson to supply a new, nationwide LTE 800 MHz network and to improve existing 4G, 3G and 2G networks. The LTE network is expected to cover 80 percent of Finland's population by the end of 2014.

Telenor Myanmar Names Ericsson Network Supplier & Awards Managed Services Contract

Posted on 31. Mar, 2014 by Pankaj in News, 2G, Telenor, 3G, LTE

Mobile operator Telenor has awarded a 5-year contract to Ericsson for multivendor managed services to support Telenor's nationwide network rollout in Myanmar. Late last year, Telenor also signed a frame agreement with Ericsson to supply radio-access network (RAN)

Vodafone Spain Brings 4G to All provincial Capitals

Posted on 27. Mar, 2014 by Pankaj in News, Vodafone, LTE

Vodafone Spain has announced the availability of its 4G service in all provincial capitals and in the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, from April 1. 4G services will be available in more than 220 municipalities, among which are the 80 Spanish cities with over 70,000 inhabitants.

EE Announces Cheaper LTE Plan, Own-Brand Handset

Posted on 26. Mar, 2014 by sujitg in News, EE, LTE

UK's operator EE has launched a range of new entry-level 4G pay monthly plans as well as the a low price 4G smartphone. From today, EE customers can choose from a range of 24 month entry-level 4G handset plans which includes the option of a free 4G handset

NTT DOCOMO to Offer LTE Roaming Outside Japan

Posted on 26. Mar, 2014 by sujitg in News, NTT DOCOMO, LTE

Japanese carrier NTT DOCOMO will launch an outbound LTE roaming service for subscribers traveling in eight countries and regions, including USA and Hong Kong and France, beginning March 31.

New Zealand's 2degrees to Launch LTE Services in July

Posted on 24. Mar, 2014 by sujitg in News, 2degrees, LTE

New Zealand mobile operator 2degrees has launched a three-month trial which involves 10 4G sites in central Auckland using their 1800MHz spectrum.

Vodafone Australia Switches on LTE Network in Tasmania

Posted on 21. Mar, 2014 by Pankaj in News, Vodafone, 4G, LTE

Vodafone Australia has launched 4G LTE network in Tasmania, following successful live trials in recent weeks in West Moonah, Cambridge, New Norfolk, Warrane and Hobart Airport.

Taiwan Mobile Picks NSN for LTE-Advanced Network

Posted on 19. Mar, 2014 by sujitg in News, LTE-Advanced, NSN, Taiwan Mobile, LTE

Wireless operator Taiwan Mobile has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to roll-out of its multi-band LTE network. NSN will also deploy LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation technology to increase bandwidth and network performance by combining the 700 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum bands.

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