DOCOMO PACIFIC has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to supply an end-to-end 4G LTE network in U.S. territory of Guam. The LTE deployment is an extension of Nokia Siemens Networks’ existing relationship with DOCOMO PACIFIC.
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Maxis Introduces 4G LTE Smartphones
Malaysia’s communications service provider Maxis Berhad (Maxis) unveiled two 4G LTE smartphones today, the Nokia Lumia 920 and HTC One XL. These will be the first two smartphones to be activated on Maxis’ LTE network.
Telefónica Announces Multivendor VoLTE to 3G Handover Tests
Telefónica has demonstrated transfer of voice calls from a LTE network to a 3G mobile network seamlessly and without interruption. According to operator, this handover was achieved in Germany in a test laboratory environment that accurately simulates that of a real mobile network.
Telecom Namibia Picks ZTE to Deploy LTE-Ready Network
The Telecom Namibia Group has selected ZTE to build a unified mobile network that will provide the Group with a fully transformed 2G/3G/4G networks. The partnership deal was signed today and includes the designing, planning, supply, delivery and implementation of IMS GSM LTE network
SFR Selects Nokia Siemens Networks, Launches LTE in Paris La Défense
French carrier SFR has launched commercial LTE services in Paris La Défense. Operator has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as radio supplier to implement its 4G LTE network and upgrade its existing GSM and 3G networks in major French cities.
ZTE, China Mobile Test Commercial Carrier Aggregation Technology
ZTE has announced that it completed the download test using carrier aggregation (CA) technology in a commercial environment in collaboration with Guangdong arm of China Mobile. The test took place in an outdoor TD-LTE network environment.
EE Launches LTE in Nine More Areas Across the UK
UK’s telecom operator, EE has made 4G LTE services available in nine new towns across the UK, bringing the total number of towns and cities covered by LTE to 27. EE switched on LTE today in Amersham, Bolton, Chelmsford, Hemel Hempstead, Southend-on-Sea, Stockport, Sunderland, Sutton Coldfield and Wolverhampton.
AT&T to Acquire 700 MHz Spectrum from Verizon for $1.9 Billion
AT&T has agreed to acquire spectrum in the 700 MHz B band from Verizon Wireless for $1.9 billion in cash and Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum licenses in several markets, including Phoenix, Ariz., Los Angeles and Fresno, Calif. and Portland, Ore.
KT Picks Tekelec’s Policy Server for LTE and 3G Networks
Mobile broadband solutions provider, Tekelec has announced that its Policy Server (PCRF) has been deployed by KT (South Korea) for its LTE and 3G networks. Tekelec’s Policy Server will support KT’s VoLTE offering, LTE data plans and Rich Communication Suite (RCS) service.
IS-Wireless Acquires Funds to Start Research on 5G
Warsaw-based LTE/LTE-Advanced IPR provider IS-Wireless has acquired funds for research on 5G radio interfaces. The funding is done through participation in 5GNOW European research project under the 7th Framework Program of EU.