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EE Launches Commercial LTE Service in UK

Posted on 30. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

UK’s communications company, EE has launched commercial LTE services in 11 cities. EE runs the Orange and T-Mobile brands in the UK. In its first phase, the 4G service is going live in Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield and Southampton.

Alcatel-Lucent To Supply LTE solution to Telesis Tanzania for LTE Launch

Posted on 29. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Alcatel-Lucent, Telesis Tanzania, 4G, LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has announced that company will provide Telesis Tanzania with its comprehensive 4G LTE mobile broadband solution. Established in 2011, Telesis operates as a Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA), supporting services for a number of Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNO) which serve their customers using Telesis’ infrastructure.

Clearwire to Put 2,000 LTE Sites on Air by End of June 2013

Posted on 26. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Clearwire, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE

U.S. broadband service provider, Clearwire has revised its LTE deployment plan. Company now plans to have 2,000 LTE sites on air by the end of June 2013 and expects to start receiving Sprint prepayment installments in June 2013.

China Mobile Picks Nokia Siemens Networks for Multi-city, TD-LTE Deployment

Posted on 25. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, China Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that China Mobile has selected the company for the deployment of TD-LTE in three cities by the end of 2012. The deployment is part of China Mobile’s large-scale pre-commercial trial of its TD-LTE network.

Alcatel-Lucent Expands Mobile Backhaul Portfolio

Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Alcatel-Lucent, Small Cell, LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has announced expansion of its mobile backhaul portfolio to address the challenges associated with delivering mobile broadband services in crowded, urban environments. According to company, mobile backhaul enhancements support the growing variety of wireless cell types and locations.

Apple Unveils LTE Capable iPad mini

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Apple, iPad, iPad mini, LTE

Apple today unveiled new iPad mini along with fourth generation iPad. The new iPad mini also has built-in support for LTE and GSM/UMTS wireless standards including HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA. The iPad mini is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad

EE Announces Pricing Plans for LTE Launch on 30th October

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

UK’s communications company EE has unveiled the pricing and plans for its new Fibre Broadband and LTE services. Operator will launch LTE on Tuesday October 30th. EE will also launch its new fixed-line Fibre service for the home and offices.

Sprint Extends LTE Service to More Markets

Posted on 22. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, LTE

Sprint's LTE network is now available in 32 metropolitan areas with new markets announced today. Operator has started offering LTE services in Hutchinson and McPherson, Kan.; New Bedford/Fall River, Mass.; Wichita Falls, Texas; and major Chicago suburban areas

Verizon Wireless LTE Network Now Available in 23 Additional Markets

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Verizon Wireless, LTE

Verizon Wireless has announced introduction of LTE network in 23 new markets and expansion in 41 existing markets. With this addition, operator's LTE network is now available in more than 410 markets across the United States, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of this year.

Airtel Expands LTE Network Coverage in India

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Airtel, 4G, LTE

Indian operator Bharti Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Pune. This is third city in the country after Kolkata and Bengaluru to get LTE coverage from Airtel.

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