Magyar Telekom’s T-Mobile unit plans to extend the LTE service coverage to suburban parts of Budapest and several country towns this summer. According to the operator, currently it’s 4G LTE service is available outdoors for 90% of the population in Budapest and indoors for 73%.
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Verizon Adds 28 New LTE Markets and Expands in 11
Verizon Wireless’ LTE network is now available in 28 new markets and operator has expanded the network in 11 additional markets today. According to Verizon, with the new and expanded markets, Its LTE network is available in 258 markets across the United States, covering more than two-thirds of the U.S. population.
Yota Switches on LTE Network in Moscow, Sochi
Russian operator Yota (Scartel) has switched on commercial LTE network in Moscow last week. At the same time operator switched off WiMax network in capital, reports RIA Novosti. Operator also launched its LTE network in Sochi in same week. Yota now plans to activate LTE network in Samara on May 23.
Alcatel-Lucent, Cassidian Integrate LTE with Professional Mobile Radio in 400 MHz
Alcatel-Lucent and Cassidian, an EADS company, have launched a new solution called ‘Evercor’ to enhance safety and operations for public safety agencies, energy and transport companies. According to Alcatel-Lucent, it enables the use of video, data and other media to improve the way the security professionals serve and protect their communities.
Telecom New Zealand to Start LTE Trial This Year
Telecom New Zealand will be conducting live customer trials of LTE technology later this year in preparation for the evolution of its XT network to 4G. Operator is currently conducting a technology selection process, with the aim to have the trial service operational with selected business and consumer customers before the end of 2012
T-Mobile Picks Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE Deployment
T-Mobile USA has selected Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to support It’s $4 billion 4G network evolution plan, including network modernization and LTE deployment in 2013.
Bharti Airtel Unveils LTE Services in Bangalore
Bharti Airtel has launched LTE services in Bangalore, India followed by the recent launch of the 4G services in Kolkata. Airtel also introduced ‘Smartbytes’ for 4G a plan to allow customers to buy these add-on packs and use 4G services even after exhausting their monthly data limits.
ZTE and Hi3G Sweden Sign US$74 Million Deal
ZTE has signed an agreement with Hi3G Sweden worth UD$74 million to deploy several UMTS/LTE TDD/LTE FDD base stations, as well as auxiliary microwave and data transmission equipment over the next three years.
Nokia Siemens Networks Aims for 1Gbps TD-LTE Speed at CTIA
Nokia Siemens Networks plans to demonstrate TD-LTE data speeds of close to 1 Gbps using its commercial Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station with LTE-Advanced technology at International CTIA Wireless 2012. Company is also adding a host of new products to its comprehensive TD-LTE portfolio.
SK Telecom Signs LTE Contract with Ericsson
South Korea’s operator SK Telecom has selected Ericsson to extend its LTE network. The LTE network extension will be carried out by Ericsson’s operating unit in Korea, LG-Ericsson and is scheduled to be completed within the first half of this year.