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Prove the Power of Indoor LTE Networks to Corporate Customers

Posted on 08. Sep, 2014 by Guest in Blog, Anite, LTE

Mr Jarno Siurua, Director, handheld products, Anite

Operators have large teams of field sales staff working with small, medium and large corporations selling the full complement of voice and data services.

An Interview on LTE Roaming Challenges with Guy Reiffer, VP of Marketing & Partnerships at Starhome Mach

Posted on 08. Sep, 2014 by sujitg in Blog, CSFB, Interview, Roaming, Starhome Mach, VoLTE, 3G, 4G, LTE

One of the major issues limiting LTE roaming rollout is the need to negotiate and test a new LTE roaming agreement with each roaming partner.

Sprint Launches LTE Capable Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

Posted on 04. Sep, 2014 by agaur in Blog, Samsung, Sprint, LTE

U.S. carrier Sprint will introduce 6.6mm Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, featuring a high-resolution Super AMOLED display with the high-speed network data capabilities of Sprint Spark enhanced LTE, where available.

Sprint Introduces New Data Pricing Plan

Posted on 18. Aug, 2014 by agaur in Blog, Sprint, LTE

U.S. carrier Sprint has announced new shared data plans that offer double the high-speed data at the same or lower price as compared to AT&T and Verizon Wireless. The Sprint Family Share Pack will be available starting Aug. 22.

GSA: 51 LTE networks launched so far in 2014

Posted on 31. Jul, 2014 by agaur in Blog, GSA, LTE-Advanced, VoLTE, LTE

Cumulative LTE network launches July 2014

Globally, 51 LTE networks have been launched so far in 2014, according to a recent report from GSA. The total number of commercial LTE networks is expected to be more than 350 by the end of this year. Overall, 318 operators have commercially launched LTE networks and service in 111 countries.

ZTE Blade Vec 4G, ZTE Grand S II LTE Debut in Hong Kong

Posted on 25. Jul, 2014 by agaur in Blog, ZTE, ZTE Grand S II LTE, LTE

ZTE has launched the Blade Vec 4G with Google Now Launcher and Grand S II LTE in Hong Kong. Priced at HKD 1,499, the ZTE Blade Vec 4G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8926 processor and offers a 5-inch high-density display in a glass-fiber design with 7.8 mm thickness.

300 Commercial LTE Network Launches Worldwide

Posted on 11. Jun, 2014 by agaur in Blog, FDD, GSA, LTE-Advanced, TDD, VoLTE, LTE

A recent GSA report confirms 300 commercial LTE network launches in 107 countries. 35 4G LTE networks have launched so far in 2014. The total number of commercial LTE networks is expected to exceed 350 before the end of this year. Recent commercial LTE launches include Bulgaria, Taiwan and Vanuatu. LTE is now available in 31 i.e.

Ericsson: LTE Subscriptions to Reach 85 percent in North America

Posted on 03. Jun, 2014 by agaur in Blog, Report, Ericsson, LTE

Ericsson Report Mobile Subscriptions June 2014

4G/LTE subscriptions will reach 85 percent in North America and 30 percent in Europe in 2019, according to latest Ericsson Mobility Report. Globally, LTE subscriptions are predicted to reach 2.6 billion by 2019, representing around 30 percent of total mobile subscriptions.

Motorola Introduces Moto E and Moto G with LTE

Posted on 13. May, 2014 by agaur in Blog, Google, Motorola, LTE

Motorola has announced launch of 4G LTE capable Moto E and Moto G. Moto E has a high-resolution 4.3” display with 256ppi, 1980 mAh battery and runs Android 4.4.2, KitKat.

497 LTE Network Deployment Commitments in 150 Countries

Posted on 08. May, 2014 by agaur in Blog, GSA, LTE

497 network operators in 150 countries have committed to deploy LTE networks so far, according to a recent GSA report. Currently there are 288 commercial LTE networks in 104 countries.

GSA: 1800 MHz Prime Band for LTE Deployments Worldwide

Posted on 24. Apr, 2014 by agaur in Blog, GSA, LTE

There are 120 commercially launched LTE1800 networks in 63 countries, according to a recent GSA (the Global mobile Suppliers Association) report. So far 279 LTE networks have been commercially launched in 101 countries.

NSN: 87% Jump in Indian Mobile Data Traffic in 2013

Posted on 26. Mar, 2014 by agaur in Blog, 2G, India, NSN, 3G

A recent report from Nokia Solutions and Networks, on mobile broadband performance in India, reveals a 87% rise in data traffic generated by 2G and 3G services during 2013. According to the NSN’s MBit Index, 3G data traffic increased by 146% where as 2G data traffic grew by 59% over the same period.

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