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Sprint Broadens LTE Coverage, Adds Four More Cities

Posted on 29. Aug, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, LTE

U.S. Operator Sprint has launched LTE services in four new cities Baltimore, Md., Gainesville, Ga., Manhattan/Junction City, Kan., and Sedalia, Mo.. In addition to Baltimore, Sprint is now offering improved 3G experience in Boston and Washington, D.C. as well.

Hong Kong's SmarTone Launches LTE Network in 1800MHz Band

Posted on 28. Aug, 2012 by Pankaj in News, SmarTone, LTE

SmarTone has switched on its 4G LTE network in Hong Kong on the 1800MHz band. SmarTone’s launch of its LTE network is supported by Ericsson.

NTT DOCOMO to Launch Five New LTE Smart Devices

Posted on 28. Aug, 2012 by Pankaj in News, NTT DOCOMO, LTE

Japan’s mobile service provider NTT DOCOMO has unveiled three new smartphones and two new tablets, all compatible with the company’s Xi™ LTE mobile service, for launch in or after September.

ZTE Signs Packet Core Deal With KPN Group Belgium

Posted on 27. Aug, 2012 by sujitg in News, 2G, KPN, ZTE, 3G, 4G, LTE

Telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider, ZTE has signed a packet switched core network (CN) deal with KPN Group Belgium (KPNGB).KPNGB will deploy ZTE’s packet switched CN equipment which supports unified 2G/3G/4G radio access.

CSL Launches 1800MHz/2600MHz Dual-Band LTE

Posted on 24. Aug, 2012 by sujitg in News, CSL, LTE

Hong Kong's operator CSL has launched commercial 1800MHz/2600MHz dual-band 4G LTE network for its premium brand 1O1O. Operator launched its 4G LTE mobile network in Hong Kong in November 2010 and already covers 90 per cent of the population.

Samsung Signs LTE Network Supply Contract with Three UK

Posted on 24. Aug, 2012 by sujitg in News, 3 UK, Samsung, LTE

UK’s mobile service provider Three has selected Samsung Electronics to provide LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) and 3G / LTE core infrastructure solutions. This deployment is Samsung’s first commercial mobile network roll-out in Europe.

Telekom Austria Selects Ericsson for Radio Network Upgrade and LTE

Posted on 23. Aug, 2012 by sujitg in News, 2G, Ericsson, Telekom Austria, 3G, LTE

Telekom Austria Group has picked Ericsson for its multi-standard radio network upgarde and to supply LTE infrastructure. Ericsson will upgrade the 2G and 3G mobile networks and also provide the LTE technology for Telekom Austria Group's subsidiaries A1 in Austria and Vipnet in Croatia. Rollout has already started.

Rogers Launches LTE Network in Moncton

Posted on 22. Aug, 2012 by sujitg in News, Rogers, Rogers Communications, LTE

Canada's Rogers Communications has launched LTE networki in Moncton, New Brunswick. Rogers has invested $20M in its wireless network in New Brunswick over the past two years. Operator also has expanded its LTE network in Atlantic Canada, adding to cities including Halifax and St. John’s earlier.

Alcatel-Lucent Launches First Responder Video Solution for Emergency Personnel

Posted on 21. Aug, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Alcatel-Lucent, Public Safety, LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has introduced a new ‘First Responder Video’ solution to provide mission-critical information on handheld devices to fire, police and ambulance services to strengthen responsiveness, safety, teamwork and cost efficiency.

Ofcom Allows Everything Everywhere to Use 1800 MHz Spectrum for 4G

Posted on 21. Aug, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Everything Everywhere, Ofcom, 4G, LTE

UK regulator Ofcom has today approved an application by the mobile phone operator Everything Everywhere to use its existing 1800 MHz spectrum to deliver 4G LTE services.

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