US carrier T-Mobile’s LTE network is now reaching more than 200 million people in 233 metros across the United States. In addition, operator also announced unlimited global data at no extra charge in 100+ countries.
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AT&T Continues to Expand LTE Network, Adds 13 New LTE Markets
AT&T has launched 4G LTE service in 13 new markets. With this expansion, AT&T 4G LTE is now live in 437 markets and covers 240 million people. AT&T LTE network is expected to cover nearly 270 million people by year-end 2013.
3.2 Million 4G Devices Active on Telstra Network
Australian operator Telstra has announced that more than 3.2 million 4G devices are now operating on its 4G network. This includes more than 360,000 4G smartphones since June 30 this year, or more than 25,000 per week. Telstra launched 4G mobile network two years ago.
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SK Telecom Begins Offering LTE Service in 1.8GHz Spectrum
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NSN Demonstrates Authorized Shared Access in TD-LTE Network
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Batelco Awards Ericsson LTE Expansion Contract
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Alcatel-Lucent to Deploy Mobile Backhaul Network for SK Telecom’s LTE-Advanced Service
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