Sunday, October 28, 2012

October 2012: LTE News & Blogs from LteWorld

Clearwire to Put 2,000 LTE Sites on Air by End of June 2013

Posted on 26. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Clearwire, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE

U.S. broadband service provider, Clearwire has revised its LTE deployment plan. Company now plans to have 2,000 LTE sites on air by the end of June 2013 and expects to start receiving Sprint prepayment installments in June 2013.

Evolution to LTE in EMEA will require Sophisticated Diameter Signalling

Posted on 25. Oct, 2012 by jai in Blog, Diameter, EMEA, Tekelec, LTE

Trends in Europe, Middle East and Africa all point in the same direction, as operators know that brand innovation relies on the speed at which they adopt LTE. Concurrent to LTE investments should be investments in ‘Diameter’ signalling infrastructure – critical behind-the-scenes communications necessary to make LTE succeed.

China Mobile Picks Nokia Siemens Networks for Multi-city, TD-LTE Deployment

Posted on 25. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, China Mobile, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that China Mobile has selected the company for the deployment of TD-LTE in three cities by the end of 2012. The deployment is part of China Mobile’s large-scale pre-commercial trial of its TD-LTE network.

4G Mobile Broadband Evolution: Release 10, Release 11 and Beyond - HSPA, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced

in Whitepaper, 4G Americas, LTE-Advanced, HSPA, LTE

On a global basis, subscriptions to HSPA mobile broadband are growing rapidly. There were 900 million global subscriptions for HSPA at of the end of December 2011, rising to 1 billion by 2Q 2012. This number is expected to reach 2.8 billion by the end of 2015. There were 476 commercial HSPA networks in 181 countries worldwide reported in September 2012.4

YOTA Networks and Huawei Launch World's First LTE-Advanced Commercial Network

in press-release, Huawei, LTE-Advanced, Yota, LTE

Moscow, Russia, October 24, 2012: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, and Russian operator YOTA Networks today announced the successful launch of the world's first LTE-Advanced commercial LTE network in Moscow.

Alcatel-Lucent Expands Mobile Backhaul Portfolio

Posted on 24. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Alcatel-Lucent, Small Cell, LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has announced expansion of its mobile backhaul portfolio to address the challenges associated with delivering mobile broadband services in crowded, urban environments. According to company, mobile backhaul enhancements support the growing variety of wireless cell types and locations.

Smart, StarHub set up LTE roaming interconnect link between PH and SG

in press-release, Smart Communications, StarHub, LTE

24 October 2012 - Wireless services leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has scored another first in the Long Term Evolution (LTE) arena with the setting up of an LTE roaming interconnect link with Singapore telco StarHub.

iPad 4 and iPad mini with Global LTE Support Launched

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by agaur in Blog, iPad mini, LTE

Apple has unveiled fourth generation iPad and new iPad mini with support of additional LTE bands for markets across the world. The new iPad mini features the same number of pixels as the original iPad and iPad 2 to allow apps to work that are designed specifically for iPad.

Apple Unveils LTE Capable iPad mini

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Apple, iPad, iPad mini, LTE

Apple today unveiled new iPad mini along with fourth generation iPad. The new iPad mini also has built-in support for LTE and GSM/UMTS wireless standards including HSPA, HSPA+ and DC-HSDPA. The iPad mini is 23 percent thinner and 53 percent lighter than the third generation iPad

EE Announces Pricing Plans for LTE Launch on 30th October

Posted on 23. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

UK’s communications company EE has unveiled the pricing and plans for its new Fibre Broadband and LTE services. Operator will launch LTE on Tuesday October 30th. EE will also launch its new fixed-line Fibre service for the home and offices.

Sprint Extends LTE Service to More Markets

Posted on 22. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, LTE

Sprint's LTE network is now available in 32 metropolitan areas with new markets announced today. Operator has started offering LTE services in Hutchinson and McPherson, Kan.; New Bedford/Fall River, Mass.; Wichita Falls, Texas; and major Chicago suburban areas

ZTE Launches the Industry’s First PC-based CPT for LTE Networks

in press-release, ZTE, LTE

22 October 2012, Shenzhen, China – ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, today announced it has launched the industry’s first personal computer-based capacity planning tool (CPT) for LTE networks, utilizing a

Quanta Computer Launches the TD-LTE Jacket, JQA

in press-release, Quanta Computer, TD-LTE, LTE

Dubai, 2012/10/15 – Quanta Computer, a leading provider of technology products and the world’s largest manufacturer for notebook computers, launched a range of LTE terminal devices, including USB dongles, mobile routers, CPE and tablets.

MIMO and Smart Antennas Play a Critical Role in Mobile Broadband Deployments

in 3GPP, press-release, 4G Americas, 4G, MIMO, LTE

October 18 2012 - BELLEVUE, Wash. – Operators are moving toward more complex commercial deployments of network infrastructure to improve network coverage and capacity.

MIMO and Smart Antennas for Mobile Broadband Networks

in Whitepaper, 4G Americas, Small Cell, Smart Antenna, MIMO, LTE

The 4G Americas white paper focuses on the practical aspects of deploying Smart Antenna systems in Radio Access Systems. Key developments in MIMO and Smart Antennas, the practical aspects of deploying smart antenna systems in Radio Access Systems (RAS) and detailed information on the new antenna systems are covered in this white paper.

Colt Technology Services in partnership with NEC commence mobile operator trials with Femto as a Service

in press-release, Colt, NEC, Small Cell, Femtocell, LTE

London, 17 October 2012 - Colt Technology Services in partnership with NEC, today announced that it is conducting the first ever live trials of Small Cells using Femto-as-a-Service (FaaS) with a leading, large-scale European mobile operator, using a multi-operator Small Cell (Femto) Gateway.

Paul Beaver, Anite: Robust High Quality VoLTE Service to Drive LTE

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in Blog, Anite, Interview, VoLTE, LTE

Paul Beaver, Products Director at wireless device testing company, Anite

In an Interview with LteWorld, Paul Beaver, Director of Products at Anite, a global leader in wireless device testing technology, explained importance and challenges for VoLTE (Voice over LTE) technology. Here’s what he had to say:

Verizon Wireless LTE Network Now Available in 23 Additional Markets

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Verizon Wireless, LTE

Verizon Wireless has announced introduction of LTE network in 23 new markets and expansion in 41 existing markets. With this addition, operator's LTE network is now available in more than 410 markets across the United States, surpassing its previously announced goal of providing its mobile broadband service in 400 markets by the end of this year.

Airtel Expands LTE Network Coverage in India

Posted on 18. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Airtel, 4G, LTE

Indian operator Bharti Airtel has launched 4G LTE services in Pune. This is third city in the country after Kolkata and Bengaluru to get LTE coverage from Airtel.

China Mobile Selects Alcatel-Lucent for TD-LTE Trial Network Deployment

Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Alcatel-Lucent, China Mobile, TD-LTE, LTE

Alcatel-Lucent has won a major contract to deploy a part of China Mobile’s new TD-LTE trial network rollout as it extends services to 10 cities. Following the new rollout as well as upgrades to three existing networks, China Mobile's trial TD-LTE network will cover a total of 13 cities.

Space Data and Lemko Deploy Commercial Satellite LTE Network

Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Lemko, Space Data, LTE

Space Data Corporation and Lemko Corporation have announced the successful deployment of the a satellite-based commercial LTE network. The network was deployed in Atqasuk, Alaska and offers subscribers mobile broadband data speeds of over 70Mbps. LTE over satellite is enabled by Lemko's patented DiMoWiNe™ (Distributed Mobile Wireless Network) software solution.

Leap Continues Transition to 4G LTE With 2nd Commercial Market Launch in its Cricket Las Vegas Market

in press-release, Leap Wireless, 4G, LTE

SAN DIEGO, Oct. 17, 2012 - Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), today announced the launch of 4G LTE service in its Cricket Las Vegas market. This introduction marks the second Cricket market launch in the Company's planned, multi-year introduction of 4G LTE technology for smartphones to its customers.

Telecom Italia to Launch LTE Services on 7 November

Posted on 17. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Telecom Italia, 4G, LTE

Telecom Italia has announced that Telecom Italia Mobile is launching new ultra-broadband services using LTE technology on 7 November. Operator has begun network rollout in Rome, Milan, Turin and Naples. By the end of the year new LTE services will be rolled out to more than 20 cities, and then to the rest of Italy.

Nokia Siemens Networks Supports COTA's TD-LTE Pilot in Spain

Posted on 16. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, COTA, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, LTE

COTA, a Spanish telecom provider has completed the 4G mobile broadband pilot with TD-LTE technology in Murcia, Spain using Nokia Siemens Networks' solution, ahead of a November launch for commercial services.

Agilent Technologies to Demonstrate LTE and WLAN Test and Measurement Solutions at 4G World

in press-release, Agilent, LTE

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Oct. 15, 2012 - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today announced it will demonstrate its newest LTE and WLAN test and measurement solutions, which cover the global technology and applications ecosystem for next-generation mobile broadband networks, at 4G World (Booth 322), McCormick Place West, in Chicago, Oct. 30-31.

ZTE Wins China Mobile TD-LTE Contract

Posted on 15. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, China Mobile, TD-LTE, ZTE, LTE

ZTE has won China Mobile’s TD- LTE contract to construct operator’s TD-LTE network in five Chinese cities, namely Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shenyang, with more than 13,000 carrier frequencies.

SoftBank to Buy 70% Stake in Sprint

Posted on 15. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Softbank, Softbank Mobile, Sprint, LTE

SoftBank and Sprint Nextel have entered into an agreement under which SoftBank will invest $20.1 billion to acquire 70% Stake in Sprint. Sprint equity holders will own approximately 30% of the shares of New Sprint.

NEC makes Polkomtel's mobile access network LTE ready with iPASOLINK

in press-release, NEC, Polkomtel, LTE

London, 15 October 2012 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) has signed a multiple-year frame contract to supply Polkomtel, one of Poland's leading mobile operators, with its iPASOLINK series in order to rebuild a nationwide mobile access network over the next three years.

ZTE to Exhibit Complete Grand Series of Handsets at ITU Telecom World 2012

in press-release, ZTE, LTE

14 October 2012, Dubai, United Arab Emirates – ZTE Corporation (“ZTE”) (H share stock code: 0763.HK / A share stock code: 000063.SZ), a publicly-listed global provider of telecommunications equipment, network solutions and mobile devices, will exhibit its full range of Grand series handsets at this year’s ITU Telecom World 2012 and GITEX Technology Week in Dubai.

Airspan Air4G Base Station Receives LTE Certification in Russia

in press-release, Airspan, 4G, LTE

Boca Raton, FL, October 11, 2012 – Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it has received certification from the Russian Federal Agency for Communications (Rossvyaz) for the Air4G line of products for 4G LTE network deployments throughout Russia.

Sprint to Add LTE in 20 More Cities

Posted on 12. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, 4G, LTE

Sprint's 4G LTE network build is progressing in more than 20 additional cities within its nationwide 3G footprint. Operator plans to announce commercial availability 4G LTE in these cities in the coming months, followed by continued enhancements in coverage, performance and reliability.

DOCOMO to Conduct Discount Campaign for LTE Smartphones

in press-release, NTT DOCOMO, LTE

TOKYO, JAPAN, October 11, 2012 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC.

Vivo Selects Ericsson as LTE Network Supplier in Brazil

Posted on 11. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Ericsson, Telefonica, Vivo, 4G, LTE

Vivo, a subsidiary of Telefônica, has selected Ericsson to supply and implement a 4G LTE network in the North and Mid-Western regions of Brazil, as well as the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Sergipe.

Vodacom Switches on LTE Network in South Africa

Posted on 11. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Vodacom, 4G, LTE

Vodacom has launched commercial LTE services in South Africa. The service is initially available in Johannesburg, with other cities to follow in the near future. The LTE service will initially be accessible via approximately 70 base stations in Johannesburg.

Huawei Completes LTE to GSM CSFB Test

Posted on 10. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, CSFB, Huawei, GSM, LTE

Huawei has announced that it had completed a LTE to GSM CSFB (Circuit Switched Fallback) test to reduce voice setup delays from LTE to GSM network by two seconds, improve handover success rates and provide end users with better voice experience on GSM/LTE networks.

Telenor Norway Launches LTE in 11 Cities

Posted on 10. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Telenor, LTE

Telenor has launched its 4G LTE network in 11 cities and towns in Norway. Company plans to continue to develop the network at a rapid pace to provide 4G coverage to one third of Norway population by the end of the year.

Yota Networks Launches LTE Advanced

Posted on 09. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, LTE-Advanced, Yota, LTE

Yota has announced introduction of LTE Advanced technology in select LTE base stations in Moscow. According to operator, it will provide data rates up to 300 Mbit/s on the user's devices. Yota had launched commercial LTE network in Moscow earlier this year.

Altair Semiconductor Powers AVM’s Next-Generation FRITZ!Box Series

in press-release, Altair Semiconductor, LTE

October 9, 2012 – Hod Hasharon, Israel – Altair Semiconductor, a leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high-performance 4G LTE chipsets, today announced that its FourGee Technology will be used by Germany-based AVM GmbH to power the Company’s newest LTE products, the Fritz!Box 6810 and Fritz!Box 6842.

Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco, Harris complete initial phase 3 testing of public safety LTE broadband network

Posted on 09. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Cisco, Nokia Siemens Networks, Public Safety, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco and Harris Corporation have completed the initial section of the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program phase 3 LTE Demonstration Network Test Plan.

Taoglas Unveils Range of High Performance LTE Antennas

in press-release, Antenna, Taoglas, LTE

SAN DIEGO, CA – October 8, 2012 – Taoglas USA, Inc. (www.taoglas.com), a leading provider of antenna solutions to the M2M and connected device market, today unveiled a range of high performance, ultra-wideband LTE antennas.

UK Broadband Launches LTE in Swindon, Southwark and Reading

Posted on 08. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, UK Broadband, 4G, LTE

UK Broadband (UKB) has announced that its 4G LTE service 'now Broadband' is now available in areas of Swindon, Southwark and Reading. Company’s fixed wireless LTE service offers broadband via a home router with no long-term contracts and provides users a flexible alternative to a fixed broadband connection.

C Spire Expands LTE Coverage In Mississippi

Posted on 05. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, C Spire Wireless, LTE

U.S. Carrier C Spire Wireless has launched LTE services in new markets in Mississippi. Cities that now have LTE coverage include Ecru, Kossuth, Corinth, Farmington, Ripley, Sherman and Booneville. C Spire Plans to Offer 4G LTE Services in 31 Mississippi Markets Through October.

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.

DOCOMO PACIFIC Launches LTE on October 4

Posted on 03. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DOCOMO PACIFIC, NTT DOCOMO, 4G, LTE

DOCOMO PACIFIC has announced the introduction of LTE services in Guam starting 04 October 2012. Operator will offer 4G LTE over the 700 MHz band. In addition to deploying LTE, DOCOMO PACIFIC has already deployed HSPA+ technology in late 2011.

Ericsson Demonstrates Enhanced Voice Fallback for TD-LTE

Posted on 03. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Ericsson, FDD, Qualcomm, TD-LTE, TDD, LTE

Ericsson and Qualcomm have demonstrated Release 9 Circuit Switched Fall Back (CSFB) from LTE TDD (TD-LTE) to GSM, live, using a standard Ericsson radio base station RBS 6000 and an LTE multimode chipset from Qualcomm. With this achievement, both LTE FDD and LTE TDD modes, using un-paired spectrum, could also make use of the broad GSM coverage.

EE to Open LTE Network on 30 October

Posted on 03. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

EE will start offering the LTE services on the 30th October 2012 in UK. EE’s 4G services will be available on a number of exciting handsets including the iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820, HTC One XL and the Huawei Ascend P1 LTE.

GSA: 105 Commercial LTE Networks Worldwide

Posted on 02. Oct, 2012 by agaur in Blog, GSA, LTE

Latest report from GSA puts number of commercial LTE networks to 105 in 48 countries around the globe. 58 operators have launched commercial LTE services since beginning of year. In total, 351 operators are investing in LTE, which is 41% more than a year ago.

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.

Softbank to Acquire eAccess in Share Exchange Deal

Posted on 02. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, eAccess, Softbank Mobile, LTE

Japan’s mobile service providers, SOFTBANK and eAccess have entered into an agreement whereby SOFTBANK will become the sole parent company of eAccess and eAccess will become its wholly-owned subsidiary of SOFTBANK.

Rogers Opens LTE Network in 18 More Markets

Posted on 01. Oct, 2012 by sujitg in News, Rogers Communications, 4G, LTE

Canada's Rogers Communications has launched LTE network in 18 additional markets, bringing the 4G service to roughly 60% of Canadians. Operator continues to introduce LTE to new markets across Canada and announced that it is first to launch LTE in Saskatoon and Regina, St.

Nokia Siemens Networks Expands LTE Portfolio, to Support APT 700 MHz Band

Posted on 01. Oct, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Liquid Radio, LTE-Advanced, Nokia Siemens Networks, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks is expanding its LTE portfolio with aim to help mobile operators increase their coverage and further improve network efficiency and speed.

Sunday, September 30, 2012

September 2012: LTE News & Blogs from LteWorld

Telefonica Mexico to Start LTE Service in October

Posted on 29. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Movistar, Telefonica, LTE

Telefonica Mexico is deploying LTE in the country through its Movistar brand. The LTE service will be available from October this year. The announcement was made by Juan Antonio Abellán, CEO of Telefónica Mexico.

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.

Huawei Completes LTE-A Uplink CoMP Trial on Multiple Commercial LTE Networks

Posted on 27. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, CoMP, LTE-Advanced, LTE

Huawei has announced that it has successfully conducted the LTE-A uplink coordinated multi-point (CoMP) trial on several commercial LTE networks in Europe and Asia.

ABI Research: LTE Subscriber Numbers Surpassed WiMAX in 2Q12

Posted on 26. Sep, 2012 by agaur in Blog, ABI Research, LTE, WiMAX

LTE subscriber totals have surpassed WiMAX in 2Q12, reports ABI Research. Report also predicts that LTE handsets will surpass 80-percent of device shipments during 2016.

MTS Launches 4G LTE Services in Manitoba

Posted on 26. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, MTS, LTE

Communications service provider MTS has introduced LTE Wireless technology in Manitoba, Canada. According to company, customers on MTS’s 4G LTE Network have been enjoying even faster speeds since the end of August.

Telsis Announces Converged Messaging Platform

in News, SMS, Telsis, 3G, LTE

September 26, 2012 - Network solution supplier Telsis today announces its IP SMS Gateway for LTE networks, a converged messaging platform that allows users of current-generation handsets to seamlessly communicate with users that are using next-generation LTE equipment.

LTE in Russia: Recent Development indicators

in Report, Russia, LTE

The award of LTE-licenses to Russia’s major carriers in July 2012 promises to break the maturity of and bring new developments to the world’s six largest mobile market.

SFR to Launch LTE Service in November

Posted on 25. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, SFR, LTE

French mobile operator SFR plans to launch 4G LTE service on 28 November this year. The operator had earlier scheduled the launch in early 2013 but now it has advanced the launch date. SFR will introduce LTE first in Lyon followed by other cities.

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.

ZTE Deploys Multi-carrier TD-LTE Network with China Mobile Hong Kong

Posted on 24. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, China Mobile, CMHK, TD-LTE, ZTE, LTE

ZTE has announced the deployment of the multi-carrier TD-LTE network with China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK). In July, ZTE partnered with CMHK and Ericsson to announce a deal to deploy the TD-LTE network with a coverage area of more than 70 per cent of the territory.

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.

Sprint Introduces LTE Service in Five Additional Cities

Posted on 24. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, Sprint, 4G, LTE

Sprint's 4G LTE is now available in Lawrence, Kan.; Topeka, Kan.; Wichita, Kan.; Waukegan-Lake County, Ill.; and Barnstable-Hyannis/Mid-Cape. With this announcement, Sprint has LTE service in 24 cities and is expected to be in more than 100 additional cities in coming months.

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.

AT&T Adds New 4G LTE Markets

Posted on 20. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, AT&T, 4G, HSPA, LTE

AT&T has launched LTE network in Detroit, MI; Honolulu, HI; Seattle, WA; Pittsburgh, PA and Portland, OR markets as it continues nationwide 4G LTE rollout. With this new addition, AT&T LTE network is now live in 72 markets.

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.

Airspan and SEM4G of Italy Sign OEM Partnership Agreement for LTE RAN Solutions

in press-release, Airspan, SEM4G, LTE

Boca Raton, FL, September 19, 2012 – Airspan Networks Inc., a leading provider of broadband wireless access networks, announced today that it has signed an OEM agreement with SEM4G Networks, a division of SEM Srl, an Italian based ICT technology solutions provider.

MTS, Nokia Siemens Networks Launch TD-LTE Network

Posted on 19. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, MTS, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, LTE, WiMAX

Mobile TeleSystems (MTS) has launched LTE services in most of Moscow and 40 population centers in Moscow regions. Nokia Siemens Networks announced that it is the sole vendor for the TD-LTE network launch and a range of comprehensive services.

Huawei Showcases Wireless Solutions Portfolio to Address Enterprise Communications Needs at Professional LTE Conference

in press-release, Huawei, LTE

Barcelona, Spain, September 18, 2012: Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, will be showcasing its mobile broadband communications solution portfolio at the Professional LTE Conference in Barcelona, Spain from September 17-19, 2012.

SK Telecom Demonstrates Bidirectional LTE FDD/TDD Handover

Posted on 19. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, Altair Semiconductor, Ericsson, FDD, NGMN, SK TELECOM,TDD, LTE

SK Telecom has announced two-way handover that supports both FDD LTE and TDD LTE in one device. Operator, together with Ericsson and Altair Semiconductor, demonstrated handover in between two different duplex modes of the LTE technology standard in a moving vehicle environment.

Nokia Siemens Networks Demos 1.6Gbps TD-LTE Speed

Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, MU-MIMO, Nokia Siemens Networks, TD-LTE, MIMO, LTE

Nokia Siemens Networks has announced that it achieved a record TD-LTE throughput speeds of 1.6 Gigabits per second (Gbps). In the demonstration, the company used its commercial Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station to receive and send data in simultaneous downlink and uplink connections, reaching an overall speed of 1.6 Gbps.

ZTE and Mobitel Sign $40 Million Deal

Posted on 18. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, FDD, Mobitel, ZTE, 4G, LTE

ZTE has signed a strategic cooperation agreement worth $40 million with Mobitel of Sri Lanka, company announced today. Mobitel (Pvt) Ltd. is a national mobile telecommunications service provider and a wholly owned subsidiary of Sri Lanka Telecom.

Telstra Global Selects Tekelec for New LTE Services

Posted on 17. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Diameter, Tekelec, Telstra, LTE

Tekelec announced today that Telstra Global is offering LTE roaming services across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region using company’s Diameter Signaling Router (DSR). Tekelec’s DSR is providing the diameter signaling hub for Telstra Global’s IPX service announced last month.

D2 Technologies to Discuss Mobile Carrier Advancements for Future LTE Networks at LTE Asia 2012

in press-release, D2 Technologies, LTE Asia 2012, RCS, VoLTE, LTE

Santa Barbara, CA and Singapore (LTE Asia 2012) – September 17, 2012 — D2 Technologies, the market leader in embedded IP communications software platforms, today announced that chief operating officer Doug Makishima is a panel speaker at LTE Asia 2012, being held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore September 18-19.

Ericsson Supports SingTel's Commercial LTE Launch

Posted on 17. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, Ericsson, Singtel, 4G, LTE

Ericsson has announced that it partnered with SingTel for operator's commercial launch of 4G LTE services in Singapore. According to company, it played an important role in transforming SingTel's current 2G/3G network into a multi-standard network with 4G/LTE capability

Agilent Technologies and CATR (TMC) to Collaborate on TD-LTE MIMO

in press-release, Agilent, CATR, TD-LTE, MIMO, LTE

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept. 13, 2012 - Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) announced a memorandum of understanding has been signed with the China Academy of Telecommunication Research (Telecommunication Metrology Center), or CATR (TMC). The two organizations have agreed to work together on TD-LTE MIMO over-the-air (OTA) test research.

Apple iPhone 5 Technical Specifications

Posted on 13. Sep, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Apple, iPhone, iPhone 5, 4G, LTE

LTE capable iPhone 5 is 8 percent thinner and 20 percent lighter than iPhone 4S.The new iPhone has 4-inch Retina display, an A6 chip and mobile operating system iOS 6 with over 200 new features.

Vodafone Launches DC-HSPA+, to Start LTE Roll Out in 2013

Posted on 13. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, Vodafone, LTE

Vodafone Australia plans to commence 4G LTE roll out in early 2013. Operator has also announced the launch of Dual Carrier HSPA+ services in key parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Newcastle.

GSA: 96 Commercial LTE Networks in 46 countries

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by agaur in Blog, 4G Americas, GSA, LTE

GSA Report: LTE commercial launches 2009-2012

GSA has confirmed that 96 operators have launched commercial LTE services in 46 countries so far. According to GSA, 347 telecoms operators in 104 countries are committed to commercial LTE network deployments or are engaged in trials, technology testing or studies. 68 operators have launched commercial LTE services in the past 12 months.

SmarTone makes Ericsson its sole 4G LTE vendor in Hong Kong

in press-release, Ericsson, SmarTone, 4G, LTE

Sep 11, 2012 - In a densely built-up city such as Hong Kong, an advanced mobile broadband network is required to deliver high-speed data services and an optimal user experience for subscribers. With this in mind, SmarTone, Hong Kong's leading mobile operator, has just announced the activation of its 4G LTE service.

Apple Introduces LTE Capable iPhone 5

Posted on 12. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Apple, DC-HSPA, iPhone, iPhone 5, LTE

Apple has announced much awaited iPhone 5 that supports LTE technology. According to company, the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever is completely redesigned and has stunning new 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip for fast performance and mobile operating system iOS 6 with over 200 new features.

StarHub to Launch LTE Network and New price Plans on 19 September 2012

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, DC-HSPA, StarHub, 4G, LTE

Singapore's service provider StarHub plans to launch LTE network on 19 September 2012. At the same time, operator is also enhancing its 3G network with introduction of Dual Cell High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+) for improved downlink speed.

Qtel Starts Testing of New 4G LTE Network

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Qtel, 4G, LTE

Qatar's telecom operator Qtel has begun testing of its 4G LTE network, company announced today. Qtel plans to launch LTE service commercially in the end of 2012. Operator started to rollout its 4G LTE network earlier this year and is confident that it will integrate smoothly with the existing 3G network.

ZTE Assists German Operator E-Plus in Completing LTE / EPC Multi-Vendor Interoperability Testing

in press-release, E-Plus, ZTE, EPC, LTE

11 September 2012, Germany – 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, has announced it has successfully completed interoperability testing of LTE / EPC (Evolved Packet Core) for German operator, E-Plus within the LTE tr

NEC Attends LTE Asia 2012 in Singapore

in press-release, NEC, LTE

Tokyo & Singapore, September 10, 2012 - NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) will outline the advantages of LTE small cell solutions for addressing challenges in spectrum, technology and the management of future wireless broadband at LTE Asia 2012, stand number 8, at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, September 18-19, 2012.

Everything Everywhere Launches EE and New 4G Brand

Posted on 11. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, EE, Everything Everywhere, 4G, LTE

UK’s Everything Everywhere has announced a new digital communications company EE that runs the Orange and T-Mobile brands in the UK, and will be launching its new 4G brand. EE will become the new name of the Everything Everywhere business and its network providing mobile services to 27 million people.

Sprint to Offer LTE in 100+ Additional Cities in the Coming Months

Posted on 10. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, LTE

U.S. carrier Sprint is currently building 4G LTE network in more than 100 additional cities within its existing nationwide 3G footprint. Some of the major metropolitan areas in which Sprint 4G LTE is expected to be available in the coming months are Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Indianapolis;

SK Telecom's LTE Subscriber Base Exceeds 5 Million

Posted on 10. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, SK TELECOM, LTE

South Korea's SK Telecom has crossed 5 million LTE subscriber mark in just one year since releasing its first LTE smartphone in September 2011. The company exceeded 5 million LTE subscribers in 46 days after breaking the 4 million mark in July 30, 2012.

C Spire Activates LTE Network In Mississippi

Posted on 10. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, C Spire Wireless, 4G, LTE

U.S. Carrier C Spire Wireless has launched mobile broadband services in four Mississippi markets this week with the activation of its 4G LTE network. McComb, Brookhaven, Meridian and Greenville are the first of 31 markets that are receiving C Spire’s LTE services between now and the end of October.

Rumor: iPhone 5 to Support 4G LTE Networks Worldwide

Posted on 08. Sep, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Apple, iPhone, LTE

Apple's new iPhone may come with LTE capability supporting LTE bands for networks around the world, including Europe, Asia and the United States, according to Wall Street Journal article.

Huawei Makes VoLTE Call with eSRVCC Handover

Posted on 08. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, eSRVCC, Huawei, SRVCC, VoLTE, LTE

Huawei has completed end-to-end VoLTE voice call with eSRVCC (Enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity, defined in 3GPP R10) handover without any perceivable interruption for the end user, company announced.

M1 Launches Nationwide LTE service in Singapore

Posted on 07. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, M1, 4G, LTE

Singapore's telecom service provider, M1 is launching of its nationwide 4G LTE service on 15 September 2012. In addition, operator is also introducing new smartphone and mobile broadband service plans.

Aicent Selects Acme Packet for Global IPX and LTE Roaming Services

Posted on 06. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, Acme Packet, Aicent, LTE

Acme Packet has announced that Aicent has deployed Acme Packet Net-Net Diameter Director to support its global LTE roaming service and the Acme Packet Net-Net Session Director to manage SIP interconnects for its IPX service.

KT Reaches 2 Million LTE Subscriber Mark in Eight months

Posted on 05. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, KT Corp, LTE

South Korea's operator KT has announced that the number of subscribers to its LTE and high-speed Internet services surpassed the 2 million and 8 million marks respectively. KT launched its LTE service in January and crossed 1 million mark in five months.

D2 Technologies to Participate in the RCS VoLTE Interoperability Testing Event in China and Slovenia

in press-release, D2 Technologies, RCS, VoLTE, LTE

Santa Barbara, CA – September 5, 2012 — D2 Technologies, the market leader in embedded IP communications software platforms, today announced that it is a participant in the upcoming RCS VoLTE Interoperability Testing Event, organized by the MultiService Forum (MSF), European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and GSMA.

Optus Launches LTE Network in Sydney, Perth and Newcastle

Posted on 04. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in News, Optus, LTE

Australian operator Optus has introduced 4G LTE network in Sydney, Perth and Newcastle and plans to launch LTE services in Melbourne from 15th September, 2012. Optus has also began offering Samsung GALAXY S III 4G to its customers.

GSA: WB-AMR HD Voice Service Launched on 45 Networks

Posted on 03. Sep, 2012 by sujitg in Blog, GSA, VoLTE, 3G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Amid recent announcements of support of HD Voice over LTE networks, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) has confirmed the launch of HD Voice in 35 countries on 45 GSM, 3G/HSPA, LTE networks.

LG U+ Unveils Voice over LTE Services with Ericsson

Posted on 03. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Ericsson, LG U, LG-Ericsson, LTE

South Korean operator LG U+ has introduced voice over LTE (VoLTE) services to its customers in partnership with Ericsson's subsidiary LG-Ericsson. With commercial VoLTE (GSMA IR.92) services, the operator can also offer enhanced telecom grade services such as HD voice, video calling, chat and presence.

Samsung Unveils GALAXY Note II at IFA

Posted on 02. Sep, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Note, LTE

At IFA, in Berlin, Samsung introduced GALAXY Note II last week during Samsung Mobile Unpacked event. The GALAXY Note II features a 5.5” (140.9mm) HD Super AMOLED screen and has 16:9 screen ratio.

Yota Offers LTE Service in St Petersburg

Posted on 01. Sep, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Yota, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

Russian operator Scartel (Yota) has launched its LTE network in St Petersburg on 31 August. The launch was preceded by testing of LTE network earlier in the month of August that required service interruptions for existing WiMAX devices.

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