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T-Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks promote Long Term HSPA Evolution

Posted on 15. Dec, 2010 by agaur in Blog, HSPA, LTE

Working on LTE lines, T-Mobile USA and Nokia Siemens Networks are pushing for Long Term HSPA Evolution to achive speeds of more than 650 Mbps.

LTE iPhone right after Christmas on Verizon?

Posted on 14. Dec, 2010 by jai in Blog, iPhone, Verizon, LTE

LTE iPhone is rumored to be launched on Verizon LTE/CDMA networks right after Christmas.

Kindly Getting Free Mobile Broadband?

Posted on 11. Dec, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

The irruption of data hungry devices such as smartphones and USB dongles is challenging most mobile operators to such an extent that their networks are getting congested at some sites.

Carrier Aggregation for LTE-Advanced

Posted on 11. Dec, 2010 by agaur in Blog, 3GPP, LTE-Advanced, LTE

To meet LTE-Advanced requirements, support of wider transmission bandwidths is required than the 20 MHz bandwidth specified in 3GPP Release 8/9.

Impressions from WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010

Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, MARAVEDIS, LTE, WiMAX

Over the week of November 22nd I had the opportunity to speak at the “WiMAX Forum Southeast Asia Regional Focus 2010” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Verizon vs. Clearwire: A 4G Comparison

Posted on 08. Dec, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, Clearwire, MARAVEDIS, Verizon, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

After much industry speculation Verizon Wireless finally commercially launched its LTE network on December 5th, 2010.

MetroPCS to launch Android LTE phone in Q1 2011

Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by jai in Blog, Android, MetroPCS, LTE

MetroPCS plans to release a Android-based LTE smartphone in the first quarter of 2011. Last month MetroPCS launched It's first Android smartphone LG Optimus M(TM).

Vodafone offers LTE, Deutsche Telekom next year

Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by agaur in Blog, Deutsche Telekom, Germany, Vodafone, LTE

Vodafone Germany is launching comercial LTE on December 1 and is offering LTE surf sticks to it's customers. The new Samsung LTE data stick are available nationwid

Wireless Broadband Shows Strong Growth in Saudi Arabia

Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, HSPA+, MARAVEDIS, Saudi Arabia, HSPA, LTE

In Saudi Arabia the number of broadband subscribers has grown 43-fold from 64,000 in 2005 to over 2.75 million at the end of 2009, according to data released by The Com

US Big 4 Not Necessarily the Big 4G Players

Posted on 29. Nov, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, LTE-Advanced, MARAVEDIS, WiMax 2, 4G, LTE

What is the definition of 4G?

Update: State of LTE in USA

Posted on 28. Nov, 2010 by sujitg in Blog, AT&T, BayRICS, Cellcom, Cellular South, CenturyTel, Clearwire, CommNet Wireless, COX Communications, Leap Wireless, LightSquared, MetroPCS, Public Service Wireless, T-Mobile, Texas Energy Network, USA, Verizon Wireless, LTE

MetroPCS launched LTE services in Las Vegas in September this year and became first USA operator to offer commercial LTE services.

Multi-party Networks: The Key to Remain Competitive

Posted on 26. Nov, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, MARAVEDIS, LTE

There was a time when each mobile carrier had full control over its delivery chain, integrating service provision, content provision and user device distribution.

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