4G chipmaker Sequans has announced that two of its device manufacturing partners in China, Datang Mobile and DareGlobal, have been awarded contracts to provide Sequans-powered TD-LTE end user devices to China Telecom for the operator’s commercial launch of TD-LTE service beginning in Q2.
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DNA Selects Ericsson For LTE Expansion in Finland
Finnish operator DNA has signed a deal with Ericsson to supply a new, nationwide LTE 800 MHz network and to improve existing 4G, 3G and 2G networks. The LTE network is expected to cover 80 percent of Finland’s population by the end of 2014.
EE Announces Cheaper LTE Plan, Own-Brand Handset
UK’s operator EE has launched a range of new entry-level 4G pay monthly plans as well as the a low price 4G smartphone. From today, EE customers can choose from a range of 24 month entry-level 4G handset plans which includes the option of a free 4G handset
NTT DOCOMO to Offer LTE Roaming Outside Japan
Japanese carrier NTT DOCOMO will launch an outbound LTE roaming service for subscribers traveling in eight countries and regions, including USA and Hong Kong and France, beginning March 31.
New Zealand’s 2degrees to Launch LTE Services in July
New Zealand mobile operator 2degrees has launched a three-month trial which involves 10 4G sites in central Auckland using their 1800MHz spectrum.
Taiwan Mobile Picks NSN for LTE-Advanced Network
Wireless operator Taiwan Mobile has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to roll-out of its multi-band LTE network. NSN will also deploy LTE-Advanced Carrier Aggregation technology to increase bandwidth and network performance by combining the 700 MHz and 1800 MHz spectrum bands.
EE Announces LTE Roaming in France and Spain
UK’s EE plans to offer customers access to 4G LTE in France and Spain. The deals are the first of a series of outbound roaming agreements that will allow EE customers to get 4G speeds outside of UK. EE’s 4G coverage currently reaches over 70% of the UK population.
iBasis and Deutsche Telekom Sign LTE Roaming Peering Agreement
iBasis and International Carrier Sales & Solutions (ICSS), the international wholesale arm of Deutsche Telekom, have announced an LTE Roaming peering agreement that will benefit mobile network operator (MNO) customers of both companies..
Audi and AT&T Announce Pricing for In-Vehicle 4G LTE Connectivity
AT&T and Audi of America have announced data plans for the new 2015 A3 sedan to provide in-vehicle 4G LTE data connectivity. The data plans start at $99 for a 6-month plan with 5 Gigabytes of data and $499 for a 30-month plan with 30 GB.
4G Americas: North America LTE Subscription Grew 151 Percent in 2013
4G Americas has announced that LTE subscriptions passed 200 million mark worldwide in December 2013. North America accounts around 50% of this. In North America and Latin America, LTE & HSPA subscriptions grew to 417 million connections in one year ending December 2013.