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Altair Semiconductor Introduces TD-LTE Reference Design

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Altair Semiconductor has commercialy launched a new TD-LTE terminal reference design for use in a range of products, including USB dongles, data cards, CPEs and handheld devices. 

KT to Invest $4.3 Billion to Upgrade Network

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South Korea's KT Corp plans to spend 5.1 trillion won (4.3 billion dollars) over five years upgrading its network to meet demand from smartphones and other digital devices.

DOCOMO and MediaTek sign LTE chipset deal

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NTT DOCOMO & Taiwanese chip-maker MediaTek has entered into a LTE-PF,  a mobile-terminal platform based on LTE, licensing agreement with NTT DOCOMO.

Clearwire Sells Stake In Irish WiMax Network

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Clearwire has sold majority of its Irish WiMAX operations to Imagine Communications Group.

America Movil Aims To Launch 4G in Mexico

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America Movil plans to launch 4G mobile services (LTE likely) in Mexico with recently acquired wireless spectrum earlier this month.

Nokia Siemens Networks to terminate TD-LTE venture with Huawei

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After acquiring majority of Motorola’s wireless network infrastructure assets for US $1.2 billion, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) is said to be terminating a joint venture of TD-LTE development with

Ericsson: volume deliveries of 4G/LTE in NA region

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This week Ericsson declared second quarter 2010 financial results showing increase in operating expenses.

Vodafone Greece Introduces 3G Femtocell

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Vodafone Greece has launched 3G Femtocell in Greek market to boost 3G mobile signal inside buildings.

KeyOn and Alvarion Launch WiMAX Network in Southern Nevada

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KeyOn Communications and Alvarion have deployed a WiMAX data network in Pahrump, Nevada in the 3.65 GHz spectrum band.

ZTE and CSL deploy Dual-Band LTE Commercial Network in Hong Kong

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Telstra's subsidiary, Hong Kong’s mobile network operator CSL and ZTE plan to deploy commercial 1800 MHz/2600 MHz dual-band LTE network. 

ICASA withdraws invitation for spectrum applications

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The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has withdrawn the invitations to apply (ITAs) for radio frequency spectrum licences in the 2,6 GHz and 3,5 GHz bands.

COSMOTE to launch LTE pilot network

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Greek mobile operatore COSMOTE is ready to launch a LTE pilot networks with speeds of 100 Mbps.

UCell gets 4G license in Uzbekistan

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Uzbek mobile operator UCell has received the license for 4G LTE mobile technology. 

ng Connect Launches New LTE Connected Car during 2010 Shanghai World Expo

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The ng Connect Program has extended it's initiative in Asia Pacific region with the launch of a new LTE Connected Car concept coincident with the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai. 

Vodafone Germany selects Ericsson, Huawei for LTE development

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Vodafone Germany has named Huawei and Ericsson as a technology partner for LTE development.