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Qualcomm Announces Multi-mode 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi Small Cell Solutions

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Qualcomm has introduced a family of 28 nanometer (nm) solutions, the Qualcomm FSM99xx, to enable pico, metro and enterprise small cells that are designed to enhance operators’ 3G and LTE networks. The Qualcomm FSM99xx solutions are expected to sample in the second half of 2013.

Airspan Showcases 20 MHz TDD and FDD Small Cell with integrated backhaul

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Boca Raton, FL, June 4, 2013 – Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of 4G broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it is demonstrating its AirSynergy 2000 Outdoor LTE Pico-cell solution at the Small Cell Forum World Summit in London this week. 

Verizon Wireless to Begin LTE Small Cell Deployment in Second Half of 2013

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Verizon Wireless will begin deploying small cells into its 4G LTE network during the second half of 2013 working with network vendors including Alcatel-Lucent. Small cell deployments are part of operator's balanced approach to network capacity. 

Small Cell Forum Industry Awards 2013 Shortlists Announced

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London, UK – 9th May 2013 – The Small Cell Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports small cell deployment worldwide, today announced the shortlists for the Small Cell Industry Awards 2013. The awards recognise the outstanding achievements and innovations from within the small cell community.

Quortus Transforms LTE Proposition with Software Mobile Network Cores

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Guildford, UK – 30 April 2013 - Quortus, the company transforming core network functionality into edge-based applications, today announced that it has added LTE support to its flagship SoftCore software mobile core product which already supports 3G and GSM.

Cisco to Acquire Small-cell Provider Ubiquisys

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Cisco plans to acquire U.K. based Ubiquisys, a provider of 3G and 4G LTE small-cell technologies. Under the terms of the agreement, Cisco will pay approximately $310 million in cash and retention-based incentives to acquire the entire business and operations of Ubiquisys.

Huawei Announces LTE Small Cell Router

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Huawei has announced the release LTE small cell router ATN 905. The ATN 905 helps small base stations obtain high-rate media access across a variety of scenarios, allowing operators to extend their backhaul network coverage.

ON selected Airspan for its small cell 4G network deployments in Brazil

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MWC 2013, Barcelona, Spain, February 28, 2013 – Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of 4G LTE-Advanced broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it has started the deployment of a 2.6 GHz TD-LTE network with Brazilian Telco ON in Sao Paulo state using its Air4G high power compact small cell.

Small Cell Forum launches Release One in new programme to drive operator deployments

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26th February 2013 - Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – The Small Cell Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports small cell deployment worldwide, today announced Small Cell Release One.

NEC updates solution portfolio for Small Cell Backhaul: full technology lineup, compact products with high performance and integrated management

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Tokyo, February 25, 2013 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) announced today the latest update to its solution portfolio for small cell backhaul. The announcement reflects the company’s continuing development efforts, and builds upon NEC’s leadership in industry adoption of millimeter wave technologies for mobile backhaul (i.e.