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SK Telecom Demonstrates Bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD Handover

Posted on 19. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, Altair Semiconductor, Ericsson, FDD, NGMN, SK TELECOM, TDD, LTE

SK Telecom has announced two-way handover that supports both FDD LTE and TDD LTE in one device. Operator, together with Ericsson and Altair Semiconductor, demonstrated handover in between two different duplex modes of the LTE technology standard in a moving vehicle environment.

Nokia Siemens Networks Demos 1.6Gbps TD-LTE Speed

Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, MU-MIMO, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, MIMO, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that it achieved a record TD-LTE throughput speeds of 1.6 Gigabits per second (Gbps). In the demonstration, the company used its commercial Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station to receive and send data in simultaneous downlink and uplink connections, reaching an overall speed of 1.6 Gbps.

ZTE and Mobitel Sign $40 Million Deal

Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, FDD, Mobitel, ZTE, 4G, LTE

ZTE has signed a strategic cooperation agreement worth $40 million with Mobitel of Sri Lanka, company announced today. Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. is a national mobile telecommunications service provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom.

Telstra Global Selects Tekelec for New LTE Services

Posted on 17. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Diameter, Tekelec, Telstra, LTE

Tekelec announced today that Telstra Global is offering LTE roaming services across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region using company’s Diameter Signaling Router (DSR). Tekelec’s DSR is providing the diameter signaling hub for Telstra Global’s IPX service announced last month.

Ericsson Supports SingTel's Commercial LTE Launch

Posted on 17. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, Ericsson, Singtel, 4G, LTE

Ericsson has announced that it partnered with SingTel for operator's commercial launch of 4G LTE services in Singapore. According to company, it played an important role in transforming SingTel's current 2G/3G network into a multi-standard network with 4G/LTE capability

Vodafone Launches DC-HSPA+, to Start LTE Roll Out in 2013

Posted on 13. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, Vodafone, LTE

Vodafone Australia plans to commence 4G LTE roll out in early 2013. Operator has also announced the launch of Dual Carrier HSPA+ services in key parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Newcastle.

Apple Introduces LTE Capable iPhone 5

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Apple, DC-HSPA, iPhone, iPhone 5, LTE

Apple has announced much awaited iPhone 5 that supports LTE technology. According to company, the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever is completely redesigned and has stunning new 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip for fast performance and mobile operating system iOS 6 with over 200 new features.

StarHub to Launch LTE Network and New price Plans on 19 September 2012

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, StarHub, 4G, LTE

Singapore's service provider StarHub plans to launch LTE network on 19 September 2012. At the same time, operator is also enhancing its 3G network with introduction of Dual Cell High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+) for improved downlink speed.

Qtel Starts Testing of New 4G LTE Network

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Qtel, 4G, LTE

Qatar's telecom operator Qtel has begun testing of its 4G LTE network, company announced today. Qtel plans to launch LTE service commercially in the end of 2012. Operator started to rollout its 4G LTE network earlier this year and is confident that it will integrate smoothly with the existing 3G network.

Everything Everywhere Launches EE and New 4G Brand

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

UK’s Everything Everywhere has announced a new digital communications company EE that runs the Orange and T-Mobile brands in the UK, and will be launching its new 4G brand. EE will become the new name of the Everything Everywhere business and its network providing mobile services to 27 million people.

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