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Ericsson launch of cloud video enabler wins NAB best of show award

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Ericsson today made an announcement that 2015 NewBay Media Best of Show Award which was held in Las Vegas, 11-16 April recognizes the ‘Ericsson Video Storage and Processing Platform’ as a disruptive cloud-based enabler for time-shifted TV services.

Verizon Announces Software Defined Networking Strategy

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SDN Initiative Means Rapid Time-to-Market, Agile Network and Operational Efficiencies

Sprint Shares #1 Ranking for Reliability and Call Performance in Pittsburgh

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Sprint announced on 16th April 2015 that its network in Pittsburgh shares a first-place ranking for reliability and call performance, according to a  new RootScore report by independent mobile analytics firm RootMetrics.

Reliance Jio seeks Wi-Fi deals with state, local authorities

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Indian Telecom Company Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) plans to enter into agreements with various state and local authorities to offer Wi-Fi services. RJIL has to launch services within five years of acquiring spectrum, as per the government rules.

497 Million LTE Subscriptions Globally by 31 December 2014

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LTE Subscriptions Growth - March 2015

GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, has confirmed that LTE subscriptions are growing faster than any other mobile communications system technology.

Nearly 680 Million LTE Handset Shipments Expected in 2015

in Blog, ABI Research, LTE-Advanced, LTE
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According to a recent ABI Research, 676 million 4G LTE handsets are expected to be shipped in 2015, growing 204 million units from 2014. 350 commercial LTE networks are forecasted by 4Q 2014.

The Text Factor

in Blog, SMS, GSM

SMS today reaches the ripe old age of 22 and this birthday shows it as technology truly capable of moving with the times.

The 4Gable Future: Enterprise LTE Goes Far Beyond Corporate Mobility

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Lift the lid on most ‘LTE in the enterprise’ discussions and it quickly becomes evident that LTE’s corporate mobility ‘revolution’ is in full effect. And rightly so.

Apple Introduces iPad Air 2 with More LTE Bands

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iPad Air 2 and iPad Mini 3

Apple has announced 6.1 mm thin iPad Air 2 with weight less than a pound. iPad Air 2 features an improved Retina display with anti-reflective coating and is available in gold, silver and space gray. The new iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 3 also offer Touch ID and Apple Pay.

Rising Data Rates and User Expectations - Monitoring in Real Time

in Blog, Anite, EPC, 4G, LTE
James Goodwin, Product Manager, at Anite

LTE 4G promises a higher end-user experience with faster data rates. But, the complexity of new smart devices and new network technology means that to achieve a seamless experience, extensive testing of the devices, network and services prior to market introduction is increasing in importance.  

GSA: 1800MHz Band Fuels LTE Growth

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GSA Report Sep 2014

GSA has announced that globally 331 operators have commercially launched LTE networks and service in 112 countries. 65 LTE networks have launched so far in 2014. In addition, 116 mobile operators have launched HD voice service representing over 30% YoY growth.

Apple Unveils VoLTE Capable iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

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 iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus

Apple today announced iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus with 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch Retina HD displays. With faster LTE download speeds of up to 150 Mbps, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus support high-quality voice calls over LTE (VoLTE) as well as Wi-Fi calling.