Dutch Multiband Frequency Auction Completed

Posted on 24. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, KPN, T-Mobile, Tele2, Vodafone, Ziggo, 4G, LTE

Dutch Radiocommunications Agency has awarded mobile spectrum rights to four operators in the Dutch auction which completed on December 14, 2012. They are Vodafone, KPN, T-Mobile and Tele2. The total revenue generated by the auction is € 3.804 billion.

Zain, Huawei Build Nationwide Commercial LTE 1800MHz Network in Kuwait

Posted on 24. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, Huawei, Zain Kuwait, LTE

Mobile service provider Zain has launched nationwide commercial LTE 1800 MHz network in Kuwait in partnership with Huawei. On November 21, Zain launched LTE services under the banner of "Wiyana Connect LTE", a newly-built LTE network that realizes Circuit Switched Fallback (CSFB) as a LTE voice solution.

New ZTE Android Smartphone Joins the Ranks of MetroPCS’ Affordable 4G LTE Line-up

in press-release, Android, MetroPCS, ZTE, 4G, LTE

DALLAS (December 21, 2012) – MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Evolution of Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC)

Posted on 23. Dec, 2012 by agaur in Blog, aSRVCC, eSRVCC, GERAN, rSRVCC, SRVCC, vSRVCC, E-UTRAN,UTRAN, LTE

Along with LTE introduction, 3GPP also standardized Single Radio Voice Call Continuity (SRVCC) in Release 8 specifications to provide seamless continuity when an UE handovers from LTE coverage (E-UTRAN) to UMTS/GSM coverage (UTRAN/GERAN).

AT&T Expands LTE Network to New Markets

Posted on 21. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, AT&T, HSPA+, 4G, LTE

AT&T has launched its LTE service in Boulder, Colo.; Hartford and New Haven, Conn.; Boise, Idaho; Bowling Green and Lexington, Ky.; Harrisburg and Lancaster, Pa.; Providence, R.I.; and Ogden-Clearfield, Utah. With this expansion, AT&T 4G LTE is now live in 135 markets.

Tele2 Tests VoLTE in Live LTE Network

Posted on 21. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, Mavenir, Nokia Siemens Networks, Tele2, VoLTE, LTE

Tele2 has tested voice over LTE (VoLTE) in the live Swedish Tele2 LTE network. During the tests, Operator found much better voice experience in the IP based LTE network compared to 2G and 3G networks.

O2 Selects Nokia Siemens Networks to Build LTE Network in UK

Posted on 21. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, O2, Telefonica, UK, LTE

O2 (Telefónica UK) has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to prepare its LTE network across London and the South East of England. The UK operator is anticipating a rapid launch of 4G following Ofcom’s spectrum auctions scheduled for early 2013.

Verizon Wireless Adds LTE in 29 More U.S. Markets

Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Verizon Wireless, 4G, LTE

U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has opened LTE network in 29 new markets, including Selma, Ala., Clarksburg, W. Va., and Port Angeles, Wash., bringing the total of U.S. markets covered to 470.

Ofcom Reveals 4G Auction Bidders

Posted on 20. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Ofcom, 4G, LTE

Uk regulator Ofcom has announced the bidders in the forthcoming 4G mobile spectrum auction. Bidders will be competing to acquire spectrum in two separate bands – 800 MHz and 2.6 GHz to roll out 4G LTE mobile broadband services across the UK. Ofcom accepted applications to take part in the 4G auction on December 11 earlier this month.

Novatel Wireless Ships its Three Millionth 4G LTE Device and Receives Top Industry Accolades for its MiFi 2

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

December 20, 2012 - SAN DIEGO--- Novatel Wireless, Inc. (Nasdaq: NVTL), a leading provider of mobile broadband solutions, today announced that it has shipped more than three million 4G LTE enabled mobile computing products since it first began shipping LTE products in January 2011.

LTE Smartphone Shipments to Grow Threefold Globally in 2013

Posted on 19. Dec, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Report, Strategy Analytics, LTE

Global LTE smartphone shipments will grow threefold to reach 275 million units in 2013, reports Strategy Analytics. 90.9 million units are expected to be shipped in 2012. Company forecasts that it will be a record year for 4G technology.

Reliance Infotel Licenses SPIRIT Mobile Video Engine

Posted on 19. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Infotel, Reliance Industries Limited, SPIRIT DSP, LTE

Indian telecom operator Infotel, a subsidiary of Reliance Group, has licensed SPIRIT DSP Mobile Video Engine. Reliance intends to invest $10 billion in its LTE network and has selected SPIRIT's software products for voice and video calls over LTE.

Sprint Adds Six New 4G LTE Markets

Posted on 18. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Sprint, 4G, LTE

Sprint's 4G LTE network is now available in six new areas. Beginning today, Sprint's LTE service is available in Indianapolis/Carmel, Ind.; Santa Rosa/Petaluma, Calif.; Vallejo/Fairfield, Calif.; Southern Puerto Rico (including Ponce, Coamo and Guayama); York/Hanover, Pa.; and Franklin County, Pa..

ZTE Introduces Its First Dual-Mode Grand Era LTE Smartphone in Hong Kong

in press-release, CMHK, TD-LTE, ZTE, LTE

18 December 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, has introduced its first dual-mode LTE smartphone, the Grand Era LTE, in Hong Kong as part of the launch of China Mobile Hong Kong Co. Ltd.

ZTE Helps China Mobile to Launch Converged TDD/FDD LTE Network in Hong Kong

Posted on 18. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, China Mobile, CMHK, FDD, TD-LTE, ZTE, LTE

ZTE helped China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) to launch the commercial converged TD-LTE / FDD LTE network in Hong Kong. Ericsson was also a solution provider on the new China Mobile Hong Kong network.

TeliaSonera Celebrates Three Years of 4G LTE in Sweden

Posted on 17. Dec, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Telia, TeliaSonera, 4G, LTE

TeliaSonera's 4G network is now three year old. Operator launched first commercial 4G LTE in Stockholm and Oslo on 14 December 2009. Since 2009, TeliaSonera has expanded its network across the country and now covers almost 700 cities throughout Sweden. Earlier last fall, operator completed two years of Gothenburg and Malmö's 4G network.

Radisys and Mindspeed Announce the Integration of VoLTE into SK Telesys Small Cell Base Stations

in press-release, CSFB, Mindspeed, RadiSys, SK Telesys, Small Cell, SON, VoLTE, LTE

Dec 13, 2012 - NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.- Radisys, SK Telesys and Mindspeed Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSPD) today announced a fully integrated carrier-class Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE) solution for small cell base stations. SK Telesys has integrated this solution into their small cell product featuring the Mindspeed® Transcede® 3000 system-on-chip (SoC).

Sprint to Buy Clearwire for $2.2 Billion

Posted on 17. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Clearwire, Sprint, LTE

Sprint has announced an agreement to buy approximate 50% stake in Clearwire it does not currently own for $2.97 per share, equating to a total payment to Clearwire shareholders, other than Sprint, of $2.2 billion. Clearwire’s spectrum, when combined with Sprint’s, will provide Sprint with an enhanced spectrum portfolio that will strengthen its position in U.S.

EMT LTE Network to Support Smartphones Beginning January

Posted on 14. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, EMT, 4G, LTE

Estonian mobile service provider EMT plans to open LTE network to smartphones as well in January 2013. Operator has been already offering LTE services to modems and routers users since last two years.

Claro Launches Commercial Network in Brazil

Posted on 13. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, Claro, 4G, LTE

Brazilian operator Claro has launched LTE network in four Brazilian cities Recife, Campos do Jordao, Buzios and Parati. Earlier this year in August, operator had started LTE pilot in three cities Campos do Jordao, Buzios and Parati.

First Ericsson LTE network built in Africa

in press-release, Ericsson, MTN South Africa, 4G, LTE

December 12, 2012 - Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced that it has helped MTN South Africa to launch a commercial LTE network which will be rolled out across the country.

Altair Chipsets to Power Devices Across China as Part of China Mobile’s TD-LTE Commercial Trial Network Expansion

in press-release, Altair Semiconductor, China Mobile, TD-LTE, LTE

HOD HASHARON, Israel, December 11, 2012 — Altair Semiconductor (www.altair-semi.com), the world’s leading developer of ultra-low power, small footprint and high performance 4G LTE chipsets, today announced that its FourGee-3100/6202 chipset has been selected by China Mobile to power LTE devices from leading OEMs to be used in the next phase of China Mobile’s large-s

NewCore Selects Ericsson for LTE Network

Posted on 12. Dec, 2012 by sujitg in News, Ericsson, NewCore, LTE

US carrier New Core Wireless, in partnership with select rural wireless operators, has selected Ericsson to supply and implement its 4G/LTE network. Under the terms of the agreement, Ericsson will supply New Core Wireless its Evolved Packet Core LTE solution, along with its LTE radio network to New Core Wireless’ partners.

Maxis to Invest RM Half Billion for LTE Network in Malaysia

Posted on 11. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Maxis, 4G, LTE

Malaysia's communications service provider Maxis Berhad is ready to launch 4G LTE service following the allocation of the 2600 MHz spectrum band for 4G LTE by Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on 5 December 2012.

Ofcom Begins 4G LTE Auction Process

Posted on 11. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Ofcom, 4G, LTE

UK regulator Ofcom today started 4G Auction Process by taking the application from the potential bidders along with an initial deposit of £100,000. All applications will be reviewed by Ofcom to check that the applicants are qualified to take part in the auction.

AT&T Expands LTE Network to Four New Markets

Posted on 10. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, AT&T, LTE-Advanced, 4G, LTE

AT&T has launched its 4G LTE service in Auburn-Opelika, Ala.; Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Grand Rapids, Mich. and Nashua, NH. With this expansion, AT&T LTE network is now live in 113 markets.

Alcatel-Lucent to Provide LTE Solution to Rio Tinto in Australia

Posted on 10. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, LTE

Rio Tinto, a international mining group, has selected Alcatel-Lucent to implement LTE technology to support its existing operations and future business needs. Alcatel-Lucent will enhance the speed and capacity of existing critical communications infrastructure for Rio Tinto in Western Australia, extending it further with LTE and fibre-optic technologies.

China Mobile Opens TD-LTE Trial Network

Posted on 10. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, China Mobile, TD-LTE, LTE

China Mobile has launched TD-LTE trial network central and western regions, reports chinadaily. The TD-LTE trial network is based in Sichuan.

Smart offers first LTE handset with unlimited data

in press-release, Smart Communications, LTE

7 December 2012 - Wireless leader Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) is set to bring into the country two of today’s most hotly anticipated smartphones.

New LTE QoE Drive and Walk Test Solution

in press-release, Epitiro, LTE

December 10, 2012, CARDIFF, UK – Epitiro today announces the release of its latest ipQ™ LTE test solution that measures quality of experience (QoE) from smartphones and reports findings in real-time.

Telenor Norway Introduces LTE for Mobile

Posted on 06. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Telenor, 4G, LTE

Telenor has opened its LTE network for mobile phone usage as well. Operator's LTE services so far were available on PCs and tablets only. Telenor launched LTE network in Norway two months ago in 11 cities and towns.

North America Adds 19M LTE Subscriptions in 12 Months

Posted on 06. Dec, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Report, 4G, LTE

LTE subscriptions in North America has soared to 22.3 million, a increase of almost 19 million in 12 months at the end of the 3Q 2012. This represents 51 percent of all 43.7 million LTE connections worldwide, reports 4G Americas. 128 commercial LTE networks have been launched in 58 countries to date.

Telecom New Zealand to Start LTE trial in Wellington, Auckland

Posted on 05. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, Telecom New Zealand, 4G, LTE

Telecom New Zealand will begin 4G LTE trial in parts of Wellington and Auckland from Friday this week. The Auckland trial will take place in parts of the North Shore on the 2600MHz spectrum and will be conducted by Huawei. Alcatel-Lucent will run the trial in the Lower Hutt area of Wellington, also on the 2600MHz spectrum.

Report: 98% of Mobile Operators See Small Cells Essential for Networks

Posted on 04. Dec, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Report, Informa, Small Cell, LTE

According to a latest small-cell market status report by Informa Telecoms & Media, 98% of mobile operator respondents believe small cells are essential for the future of their networks. Results are based on a survey with 280 respondents from around the world, although focused on Asia, Europe and North America and more than 30% of whom were operators.

TELUS Expands LTE Network in Canada

Posted on 04. Dec, 2012 by Pankaj in News, TELUS, LTE

Canada's TELUS has launched LTE network in Brantford and St. John’s. Operator plans to provide LTE services in additional communities in the coming months. Today’s announcement is part of the company’s $650 million and $8.4 million investments in Ontario and Atlantic Canada respectively over the next three years

12 UEs in a Box for Performance Verification and Optimization of Wireless Networks by Signalion

in press-release, Signalion, GSM, HSPA, LTE, WCDMA

Dresden, Germany, November 28, 2012 – Signalion announces the launch of its new product DTS-12. It is a simple and cost-efficient tool for performance verification and optimization of wireless networks by means of drive tests.

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