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Verizon Wireless Expands LTE Network, Adds New Markets

Posted on 11. Jan, 2013 by Pankaj in News, Verizon Wireless, 4G, LTE

Verizon Wireless LTE network now covers 473 markets. Earlier this week, operator launched LTE network in Keen & Lebanon in New Hampshire. Verizon Wireless also has further expanded its LTE network in some New Hampshire communities.

Dish Network Makes an Offer to Purchase Clearwire Spectrum, Shares

Posted on 09. Jan, 2013 by Pankaj in News, Clearwire, Dish Network, Sprint, LTE

DISH Network has approached Clearwire to purchase certain spectrum assets, acquire up to all of Clearwire's common stock for $3.30 per share and enter into a commercial agreement with Clearwire.

T-Mobile Launches Nationwide HD Voice, Details LTE Plans

Posted on 08. Jan, 2013 by Pankaj in News, CES 2013, T-Mobile, 4G, LTE

U.S. carrier T-Mobile has announced that HD Voice is now available on its network nationwide. To experience HD Voice, both parties on the call must use capable T-Mobile 4G smartphones such as the HTC One S, Nokia Astound and Samsung Galaxy S III on T-Mobile’s HD Voice-enabled nationwide network.

CES 2013: Audi Unveils In-Car LTE Wireless Broadband

Posted on 08. Jan, 2013 by sujitg in News, Audi, CES 2013, Qualcomm, LTE

Audi AG has unveiled the 2013 Audi A3 with 4G LTE connectivity powered by the Qualcomm's second generation Gobi multi-mode 3G/4G LTE chipset at 2013 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. With LTE technology, the enhanced “Audi connect” services in the A3 are expected to transform the user experience and provide enhanced features

MTN Plans to Deploy LTE in Uganda

Posted on 07. Jan, 2013 by sujitg in News, MTN Uganda, 4G, LTE

MTN Uganda plans to deploy 4G LTE network in Uganda during the coming months. MTN Uganda has announced the Network Infrastructure upgrade plan to provide its customers with world class data access and speed of up to 100Mbps.

Telecom Italia Opens LTE Network in Cortina and Courmayeur

Posted on 05. Jan, 2013 by sujitg in News, Telecom Italia, LTE

Telecom Italia Mobile (TIM) has announced that its LTE services are now available in Cortina d'Ampezzo (Belluno) and Courmayeur (Aosta). TIM Launched commercial LTE services last year in November.

KPN to Roll out LTE in February 2013

Posted on 03. Jan, 2013 by sujitg in News, KPN, 4G, LTE

Dutch mobile service provider KPN is testing LTE network with newly acquired spectrum and plans a large scale launch of LTE services as soon as February 2013. Operator expects to have covered approximately 50% of the Dutch population by mid-2013 and nationwide coverage in the second half of 2014.

Maxis Launches 4G LTE Services in Malaysia

Posted on 31. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, Maxis, 4G, LTE

Malaysia's integrated communications service provider Maxis has launched 4G LTE services on first day of year. Maxis LTE Network is now available in selected parts of the Klang Valley including Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Damansara Utama, Desa Sri Hartamas, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Bandar Sunway and Cyberjaya following its midnight launch on 1 January 2013.

Dialog Launches Commercial LTE Service in Sri Lanka

Posted on 30. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Dialog, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE

Sri Lanka’s telecom service provider, Dialog Broadband Networks (DBN) has launched Commercial 4G Services with TD-LTE technology in the city of Colombo. DBN is the fixed telecommunication Services arm of the Dialog Axiata Group.

Omantel Starts Second Phase of LTE Network Roll Out

Posted on 30. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Omantel, LTE

Telecom services provider Omantel has announced the launch of the second phase of its 4G LTE network in Oman. Operator has extended coverage to new areas in different parts of the Oman. The build-out of these new sites followed immediately the TRA approval to allocate the 1.8 GHz spectrum for 4G LTE use.

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