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Nokia and STC Test MulteFire Technology to Bring LTE-like Performance to Wi-Fi

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LTE

Nokia and the Saudi Telecom Company (STC) have conducted a test of MulteFire technology, which combines the high-performance of LTE with the simplicity of Wi-Fi deployment in unlicensed spectrum bands such as 5GHz.

MTN Ghana Selects Ericsson for deployment of LTE network in Greater Accra region

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Ericsson

Ericsson has been selected by MTN Ghana for the deployment of a new LTE network in the Greater Accra region. The deployment will enable MTN to offer its 16 million subscribers mobile broadband experiences based on HSPA and LTE technologies.

China Unicom and ZTE Sign Cooperation Agreement on SDN/NFV

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ZTE

ZTE has announced that company has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with China Unicom on Software Defined Network (SDN)/Network Function Virtualization (NFV).

Bhutan Telecom selects Ericsson as BSS transformation partner

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Ericsson

Ericsson has signed a Business Support Systems (BSS) transformation contract with Bhutan Telecom, Bhutan's largest telecom service provider.

Tele2 Netherlands Boosts Network Capacity, Indoor Coverage with Nokia LTE Small Cells

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Nokia

Following the successful trial of Nokia's outdoor and indoor small cells, Tele2 has selected the company as supplier of LTE small cells products.

Singtel and Ericsson Test License Assisted Access for LTE Networks

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SingTel

Singtel and Ericsson plan to trial License Assisted Access (LAA), on Singtel's network starting March 2016. The trial is part of the partners' memorandum of understanding to study the future of 5G networks and its applications for both consumers and enterprises.

Nokia demonstrates 5G applications and capabilities to help operators prepare for new opportunities

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Nokia

Nokia is showing how 5G applications run on its network infrastructure as operators explore the new business opportunities of an increasingly connected world.

TeliaSonera and Ericsson to Develop and Test Selected 5G Use-cases and Services

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Ericsson

TeliaSonera and Ericsson plan to develop 5G use-cases and service scenarios, including both communication and Internet of Things (IoT) services with the purpose to address new business opportunities. The partnership will bring 5G services to customers in 2018 by combining the TeliaSonera network with Ericsson technology.

AT&T Introduces Family of LTE Modules For IOT Devices

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AT&T IoT

AT&T is introducing a new family of LTE modules to meet the needs of a broad range of Internet of Things (IoT) applications. The new modules offer multiple options and can run over the AT&T 4G LTE network, so IoT devices can transfer information more efficiently.

Verizon Now Offers LTE for IoT Devices

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Verizon, this week announced the availability of the world's first Cat1 LTE network features for IoT, along with new tools for itsThingSpace IoT applications platform that enable developers "to quickly and easily connect their devices to the Internet."

HERE and Netherlands Evaluating LTE-based C-ITS Road Messaging System

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Nokia

HERE, a Nokia company, and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment are together evaluating the deployment of a cellular network-based Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System (C-ITS) for improving road safety and reducing congestion in the Netherlands.

Vodafone, Ericsson and Qualcomm Test LTE Carrier Aggregation of Licensed and Unlicensed Bands on Commercial Network

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Ericsson RBS 6402 Indoor Picocell

Ericsson, with Vodafone and Qualcomm, today conducted live testing of advanced LTE Carrier Aggregation (CA) of LTE in licensed and unlicensed bands on a commercial mobile network.

Nokia Networks, China Mobile sign MoU on 5G Development

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Nokia

Nokia Networks and China Mobile Research Institute (CMRI) have announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on their strategic cooperation in the evolution and development of 5G.

Ericsson announces launch of 5GEx project to unify 5G infrastructure service market

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Ericsson today announces the launch of the 5G Exchange (5GEx) project. A Phase 1 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP) research and innovation project, 5GEx aims to enable a unified European 5G infrastructure service market that integrates multiple operators and technologies.

LTE Technologies and Trends in APAC

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Navin Vohra, Vice President, Wireless Sales, Asia Pacific, CommScope

In an Interview with LteWorld, Navin Vohra, Vice President, Wireless Sales, Asia Pacific, CommScope, explained CommScope's role and offerings in LTE technology domain. Here’s what he had to say on LTE technologies and trends in APAC: