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ZTE Launches New Ultra-Speed 4G uFi Mobile Hotspot Device

in press-release, ZTE, 4G, LTE

28 January 2013, Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, has announced the launch of the ZTE MF93D ultra-speed 4G (LTE) uFi (unified WiFi) mobile hotspot device.&nbsp

Anite validates the first GCF TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT test cases

in press-release, Anite, TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, LTE

25 January 2013 - Anite, a global supplier of mobile device testing solutions, today announces the validation of the first GCF (Global Certification Forum) TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA Inter-RAT (Inter-Radio Access Technology) test cases.

BroadSoft Receives Mobility Tech Zone 2012 LTE Visionary Award

in press-release, BroadSoft, LTE

GAITHERSBURG, MD, January 24, 2013 – BroadSoft, Inc. (NASDAQ: BSFT) announced today that Mobility Tech Zone, the leading website dedicated to the mobile broadband industry, has recognized BroadSoft's BroadWorks Application Server as a recipient of the 2012 LTE Visionary Award.

Cypress's TrueTouch® Gen4 Touchscreen Solution Implements Multitouch Interface in New Fujitsu 4G Smartphone

in press-release, Cypress, Fujitsu, 4G, LTE

SAN JOSE, Calif., January 24, 2013 – Cypress Semiconductor Corp. (Nasdaq: CY), the market leader in touch-sensing, today announced that Fujitsu Limited has selected the TrueTouch® Gen4 touchscreen solution from Cypress to implement the touchscreen in the new Arrows V F-04E smartphone available from NTT DOCOMO.

Gemalto powers the launch of the UK’s first 4G mobile network

in press-release, Everything Everywhere, Gemalto, LTE

Amsterdam, Jan 23, 2013 - Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, announces that it is delivering its UpTeq LTE SIM and embedded software applications to EE, the UK’s most advanced communications company, powering the launch of the UK’s first 4G mobile network.

Smart unveils most affordable LTE Broadband Plan

in press-release, Smart Communications, LTE

20 January 2013, Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) the country’s pioneer in LTE networks, makes the Philippines’ fastest wireless broadband service more affordable than ever as it unveils the new Smart LTE Broadband Plan 1299.

Small cell operators face myriad operational and financial challenges

in Report, press-release, Small Cell, LTE

Campbell, CALIFORNIA, January 16, 2013—Market research firm Infonetics Research released excerpts from its Small Cell and LTE Backhaul Strategies: Global Service Provider Survey, which provides insights into operators’ current and future plans for outdoor small cells and backhaul.

ANALYST NOTE

ZTE EPC Technology Rated Market Leader

in press-release, SGSN, ZTE, EPC, LTE, MME

14 January 2013, Shenzhen, China– ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices,  continues its leadership in LTE evolved packet core (EPC) technology.

6WIND Wins Mobility Tech Zone LTE Visionary Award for Second Time

in press-release, 6WIND, LTE

PARIS, France, January 14, 2013 – 6WIND, the gold standard for data plane processing in software-defined networks, today announced that its 6WINDGate™ software product has won the LTE Visionary Award from Mobility Tech Zone.

Sequans Demonstrates its LTE Interference Cancellation Technology in Technical Trial with Softbank

in press-release, Sequans, Softbank Mobile, LTE

PARIS, France – January 14, 2013 – 4G chipmaker Sequans Communications S.A. (NYSE: SQNS) today announced the results of a technical trial conducted with leading Japanese mobile operator, Softbank, whereby Sequans’ AIR™ (advanced interference rejection) technology was tested to determine its value in mitigating interference in LTE networks.