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4G Data is Priced 20% Higher than 3G

in press-release, ABI Research, 3G, 4G, LTE

Singapore - 04 Oct 2012, ​Compared to 3G data pricing, 4G is around 20% higher than 3G for the equivalent data-plan but there are signs 4G tariffs will succumb to the downward pull of competition sooner rather than later. “In South Korea, SK Telecom has cut its 4G pricing to remain competitive.

Globe unveils initial range of exclusive LTE smartphones

in press-release, Globe, LTE

October 2, 2012 - Globe Telecom announces its initial and exclusive line-up of smartphones running on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, providing subscribers with blazing mobile browsing speeds, as well as better quality SMS and voice experience.

AT&T Continues to Build 4G LTE Android Portfolio with the Addition of Three Smartphones and One Tablet from Samsung

in press-release, Android, AT&T, Samsung, 4G, LTE

Dallas, Texas, September 28, 2012 - AT&T  and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) announced three new 4G LTE Android™ smartphones– Galaxy Express™, Galaxy Rugby Pro™ and the Galaxy Note® II – and one new 4G LTE Android tablet, Galaxy Tab® 2 (10.1), available in the coming months.

ZTE Launches New Grand Series and Dual SIM Card Smartphones in Russia

in press-release, ZTE, LTE

27 September 2012, Moscow, Russia – ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, today held the Russian launch “Welcome to the Grand World of ZTE smartphones” of its brand new ZTE Grand series and Dual SIM smartphones.

DOVADO shifts up a gear with 150Mbps 4G/LTE Mobile Broadband

in press-release, Dovado, 4G, LTE

Dubai Internet City, UAE / Kista, Sweden – September 25th, 2012 - DOVADO, the supplier of mobile broadband routers and software to 4G/LTE and 3G operators and distributors, today announced support for Category 4G/LTE in its wireless routers.

Polaris Networks to demonstrate the NetEPC© at the 4G WORLD, Chicago

in press-release, Polaris Networks, LTE

Lexington, Massachusetts, Sept 19, 2012 - Polaris Networks announced today that it would be demonstrating its carrier-grade EPC, the NetEPC©, from booth # 323 at the 4G World scheduled to be held at the McCormick Place between October 31 and November 1, 2012.

7Layers is now a MetroPCS authorized test lab for LTE handset certification

in press-release, 7Layers, MetroPCS, LTE

24th September 2012, Irvine, Calif., USA: 7Layers has been recognized by MetroPCS Communications as an approved test lab for LTE device certification.

Ixia Anue NTO Solutions Verified to Enhance Capacity of Application, Security and Network Performance Products

in press-release, Ixia, 4G, LTE, Security

CALABASAS, Calif.--(Sept. 20, 2012) – Ixia (Nasdaq: XXIA) released the latest benchmarking results demonstrating the Ixia Anue NTO’s industry-leading ability to improve the performance of critical application performance management, security and network performance monitoring solutions.

Tekelec and Roke Partner to Deliver “Policy-on-the-Mobile” Solutions

in press-release, PCEF, PCRF, Roke, Tekelec, LTE

SINGAPORE (LTE Asia Summit, Tekelec Booth #4) and HAMPSHIRE, United Kingdom — September 19, 2012 —Tekelec and Roke Manor Research Ltd. today announced successful interoperability testing between Tekelec’s Mobile Policy Gateway (MPG) and Roke’s SmartSwitch subscriber engagement and connection management app.

MetroPCS Adds ZTE Anthem™ 4G to its Expanding 4GLTE Smartphone Portfolio

in press-release, Android, MetroPCS, ZTE, 4G, LTE

September 20, Richardson, TX – MetroPCS Communications, Inc.