Switzerland’s telecom service provider Swisscom has accelerated the expansion and announced that more than one in three Swiss people currently have LTE reception.
Author: Pankaj
Cisco to Acquire Small-cell Provider Ubiquisys
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.
Dialog Wins 10MHz LTE Spectrum at TRCSL Auction in Sri Lanka
Dialog Axiata secured the 10 MHz 4G LTE Spectrum auctioned by the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka. Dialog won the bid at Rs 3.277 Billion for 10 MHz of 1800 MHz spectrum.
Huawei Announces LTE Small Cell Router
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.
Entel Chile Selects Ericsson To Supply 4G LTE Network
Chile’s mobile service provider Entel has extended its partnership with Ericsson to supply its 2G, 3G and end-to-end IP network for 4G/LTE. The agreement will allow 3G and 4G users to receive superior mobile broadband experience and high-performing networks, as well as advanced solutions and services.
‘R’ Trials 4G LTE services in Galicia with Alcatel-Lucent
Spanish cable operator R has conducted a trial of 4G LTE technology using LTE solution from Alcatel-Lucent for next generation entertainment and communication services such as on demand video, catch up TV and nomadic internet connectivity.
VIVA LTE Services Now Available to All Customers without Any Additional Fees
Kuwait’s telecom operator VIVA has launched 4G LTE network to all customers, new and existing, without any additional fees. With the launch of the 4G LTE network, VIVA has upgraded all of its current internet customers along with the users to iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE on the new 4G LTE network.
TELUS Launches LTE Service in Saint John, Woodstock
Canadian operator TELUS has started offering 4G LTE service on in Saint John and Woodstock. According to operator, its LTE service now covers nearly 70 per cent of the Canadian population. Recently, TELUS launched its LTE service in other Southwestern Ontario regions including Windsor, Leamington and Brantford.
Alcatel-Lucent demonstrates Voice-over-IMS interoperability to FirstNet board
Alcatel-Lucent has demonstrated Voice-over-IMS and RCS presence technology to the Board of FirstNet (the First Responder Network Authority), an important step in the adoption of industry standards-based Public Safety LTE in broadband voice and data communications for emergency services.
Wataniya Telecom Signs Network Upgrade Deal with Ericsson
Kuwait’s mobile operator Wataniya Telecom has signed an agreement with Ericsson to transform its network with an upgraded radio access network. This will allow higher network speeds and meet the growing demand for 3G services.