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Broadcom Targets Low-End Smartphone Market with New Turnkey LTE Platform

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Broadcom has announced a turnkey reference platform designed to help OEMs rapidly develop a portfolio of affordable 4G LTE mobile devices. This new platform is targeted at the growing sub $300 LTE smartphone market.    

Rostelecom Launches 4G LTE Network in Sochi

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Russian operator Rostelecom has commissioned a 4G LTE network in Sochi, in locations where the 2014 Winter Olympics take place. Operator has currently installed 40 LTE base stations. 

NSN and Sprint Demonstrate 2.6 Gbps TD-LTE Throughput

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NSN Flexi BTS

Nokia Solutions and Networks and US operator Sprint will demonstrate 2.6 Gbps throughput over a single sector at Mobile World Congress 2014 using its commercially available Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.

NSN Shows 450 Mbps Data Speeds, a New Coordinated Multi-cell Scheduling Approach at MWC

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NSN is demonstrating a new coordinated multi-cell scheduling approach, a coordinated scheduling feature for FDD-LTE and TD-LTE networks to reduce interference between adjacent base stations, at MWC.

EE And Three to Invest £1bn in 4G Network Partnership

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UK carriers EE and Three have agreed to build the next stage of their basic 4G networks together, including sharing mast infrastructure and transmission costs, according to the Financial Times. Both operators plan to invest a combined £1bn to complete their telecoms infrastructure. 

NSN Completes VoLTE Tests in China Mobile’s TD-LTE Network

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Nokia Solutions and Networks has successfully completed an extensive set of test cases for Voice over LTE (VoLTE) in China Mobile’s (CMCC) pre-commercial TD-LTE network in Fuzhou. The trials included NSN’s enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (eSRVCC) solution for a seamless experience and optimized behavior.

Ericsson and Qualcomm Demo LTE CAT6 Carrier Aggregation for Telstra

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Ericsson MINI-LINK

Ericsson and Qualcomm have successfully completed the inter-vendor interoperability testing of LTE Category 6, based on commercial LTE chipsets and infrastructure supporting Telstra's carrier aggregation bands. 

Vodafone’s LTE Network Hits One Million Mark in Australia

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Vodafone Australia announced that its LTE network now serves more than one million 4G devices in just eight months since its 4G network was launched in June 2013.

This equates to around 30,000 new devices on operator's 4G network every week.

Sprint Picks BroadSoft for IMS and Voice over LTE Services

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U.S. Carrier Sprint has selected BroadSoft’s BroadWorks platform to enhance VoIP services made available by Sprint to both its consumer and business customers, BroadSoft announced today.

SK Telecom Announces 2013 Earnings 50% of Mobile Subscribers Using LTE

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SK Telecom

South Korea's SK Telecom has announced revenue of KRW 16.602 trillion, operating income of KRW 2.011 trillion and consolidated net income of KRW 1.610 trillion for year 2013. Compared to 2012, operator's revenues increased by 2.9% thanks to LTE and growth of its new businesses including the enterprise solution business.

Sprint Rolls Out 4G LTE in 40 More Markets

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U.S. carrier Sprint has announced today the availability of LTE service in 40 more markets nationwide. With this expansion, Sprint LTE is now available in 340 markets.  Newly added LTE cities include Jackson, Miss.; Milwaukee; Providence, R.I.; and Salt Lake City.

GSA: 1,371 LTE User Devices Launched

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GSA Report: LTE Devices Jan 2014

GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) confirms that 132 manufacturers have announced 1,371 LTE-enabled user devices, including frequency and carrier variants. The number includes 705 new LTE user devices that were launched in the past year. During same period, the number of manufacturers increased by 52%.

Smart Axiata Launches LTE Network in Cambodia

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Smart Axiata has launched commercial  4G LTE network in Cambodia on 22nd January 2014.Smart’s LTE network is now available at six LTE Experience Zones, namely inside Naga World Hotel & Casino, Sovanna Shopping Center, Ratana Plaza Shopping Mall, De Castle Toul Kork, Phnom Penh International Airport and Smart Store Beung Trabe

Elisa Selects NSN for LTE Network in Finland

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Finland's wireless operator Elisa has chosen Nokia Solutions and Networks as supplier for its next-generation mobile broadband networks. The contract covers a period of 5 years from 2014 to 2018.

Zamtel Launches 4G Service in Zambia

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Zambia's communication solutions provider Zamtel today launched its 4G LTE service in Kitwe. Zamtel has also set up a walk-in 4G Live Experiential Centre at its Kitwe offices, where customers can experience LTE in operation.