Cellular base station architectures are shifting from traditional macrocells to distributed base stations and toward the growing use of small cell base stations. Number of LTE small cells shipments will surpass the number of LTE macrocells as early as 2014, predicts ABI Research. Company estimates that 127,000 LTE small cells would be sold against 113,000… Continue reading LTE Small Cell to Surpass Macro BTS Shipments in 2014
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Huawei Conducts 4×4 MIMO Trial on Commercial LTE Network
Huawei has successfully executed LTE 4×4 MIMO field trial in the network of Deutsche Telekom. According to Huawei, this field trial showed download data rates of up to 250Mbps. MIMO offers improved network performance in terms of coverage, spectral efficiency and throughput. The LTE 4×4 MIMO field trial utilized Huawei’s SingleRAN LTE solution.
ZTE Wins Telenor Pakistan and MTN Nigeria Contracts
ZTE has signed a contract with the MTN Nigeria to build GSM/UMTS networks in Nigeria and has been selected by Telenor Pakistan (TP) to provide an array of equipment to assist in the construction of Pakistan’s ‘Turnkey’ 2/3/4/G national network upgrade and extension project.
AT&T to Offer Nokia Lumia 900 Begining April 8
AT&T will start selling Nokia Lumia 900, the Windows smartphone, on April 8 for $99.99. Customers can also pre-order it in cyan or black beginning March 30. The Lumia 900 will be available in cyan blue and a matte black on April 8, with a newly announced high-gloss white version on sale beginning April 22.
Batelco and Huawei Trial LTE in Bahrain
Communications services provider Batelco and Huawei have successfully showcased LTE technology at Batelco`s Hamala Headquarters on March 22nd. During the trial speeds of 150Mbps were achieved.
Nokia Siemens Networks to expand STC TD-LTE network
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to upgrade its nationwide GSM and 3G networks and expand its commercial 4G TD-LTE network. According to company, Nokia Siemens Networks is now responsible for building one-third of STC’s nationwide 4G network.
Sprint Ends Spectrum Deal With LightSquared
Sprint has elected to exercise its right to terminate the agreement signed in June 2011 with LightSquared. Per the agreement, Sprint agreed to deploy and operate an LTE network capable of utilizing the 1.6 GHz spectrum licensed to or available to LightSquared.
Deutsche Telekom, Alcatel-Lucent test in-flight broadband service based on LTE
Deutsche Telekom, Alcatel-Lucent and Airbus have successfully tested direct data communication using LTE technology, between an aircraft and a wireless network on the ground. When commercial, this solution will be able to provide in-flight mobile voice and broadband data communications services cost-effectively.
Verizon Launches LTE Enabled Residential Wireless Broadband Solution
Verizon Wireless has announced HomeFusion Broadband, a new service that provides in-home wireless broadband using LTE technology. HomeFusion Broadband will be available beginning later this month in Birmingham, Ala., Dallas and Nashville, Tenn., with additional markets to follow.
TELUS to invest $3B, extend LTE network
TELUS has announced new plans to invest $3 billion in advanced technology and new facilities over the next three years in British Columbia. Operator has already invested more than $26 billion in technology and operations in the province since 2000.