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3 Denmark Readies LTE Network for Launch

Posted on 08. Jul, 2012 by Pankaj in News, 3 Denmark, 4G, LTE

3 Denmark has rolled out 4G LTE network in the country's 15 largest cities and plans to continue to improve and expand coverage in next few months. Operator's LTE network will cover 37 percent of the country's population when it becomes available to customers in September later this year.

Orange Launches LTE network in the Dominican Republic

Posted on 04. Jul, 2012 by sujitg in News, Orange, LTE

Orange Dominicana has launched 4G LTE network in the Dominican Republic. Currently LTE services are available in Santo Domingo area. Operator plans to share more details at a press conference on Monday, July 9.

SK Telecom Begins Commercialization of Multi Carrier Technology For LTE

Posted on 02. Jul, 2012 by sujitg in News, Multi Carrier, SK TELECOM, LTE

South Korean carrier SK Telecom has started using Multi Carrier (MC) technology in its LTE network commercially to offer faster LTE services. Operator plans to cover the whole Seoul area within 2012 and 23 other major cities by early 2013.

C Spire Picks Alcatel-Lucent to Roll Out LTE Network

Posted on 02. Jul, 2012 by sujitg in News, Alcatel-Lucent, C Spire Wireless, 4G, LTE

US Regional carrier C Spire Wireless has selected Alcatel-Lucent to build and deploy the initial phase of its 4G LTE network.

TDC, Telia-Telenor Win 800MHz LTE Frequency Auction in Denmark

Posted on 30. Jun, 2012 by sujitg in News, TDC, Telenor, Telia, 4G, LTE

Danish Mobile operators TDC, Telia and Telenor joint venture, TT-Netvaerket have won the auction of 800 MHz frequency band. The 800 MHz frequency has a much wider range and useful for broad 4G rollout.

Hughes and Lemko Demonstrate LTE Video Call Over Satellite Backhaul

Posted on 28. Jun, 2012 by sujitg in News, Hughes, Lemko, LTE

Broadband satellite solutions and services provider, Hughes Network Systems has announced a successful 4G LTE transmissions over satellite backhaul at download speeds of over 10 Mbps and upload speeds of 786 Kbps, including video phone calls.

Sprint Confirms LTE Launch in Five Markets On July 15

Posted on 27. Jun, 2012 by sujitg in News, Sprint, 4G, LTE

Sprint has announced launch of its LTE services in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15. Sprint plans to add more markets in 2012 that will announced later this year. By the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build out of its all new 4G LTE nationwide network.

Omantel To Launch 4G LTE Network in Oman

Posted on 27. Jun, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Omantel, 4G, LTE

Oman's telecom services provider Omantel is set to launch its 4G LTE network in the coming few days. According to the company, with the awarding of the LTE network contracts last month by Tender Board, it has now reached a stage where its customers can soon start enjoying 4G LTE services through affordable modems.

Nawras Inks 3G+ Upgrade Deal with Huawei, to Launch LTE

Posted on 26. Jun, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Nawras, LTE

Oman’s service provider Nawras has signed an agreement with Huawei to upgrade its radio network to enhanced 3G+. At the same time Nawras will be launching the LTE technology to provide high-speed mobile data to it's customers.

Everything Everywhere Starts LTE Trial in Cumbria, UK

Posted on 26. Jun, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

Everything Everywhere has started customer LTE trial in Cumbria in the North of England. The 4G trial was announced in May. Employees of various local businesses in the Threlkeld area are testing 4G LTE using both dongles and routers. The trial is achieving speeds of 20 Mpbs, says the operator.

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