Vodafone Germany, which is expected to launch LTE network in late September, has announced it’s expansion plans at a press conference at the IFA in Berlin.
Safaricom to start LTE trial in Kenya
Kenya’s Safaricom is expected to start LTE trial within next two months. The roll out will be carried out by Huawei Technologies.
Yota launches LTE in Kazan, Russia
Russian operator Scartel (brand Yota) has announced that it has built 4G LTE network in Kazan.
Clearwire Launches Rover Pre Paid 4G Service
Clearwire has launched Rover, a pre paid mobile broadband service which works on company’s 4G WiMAX network. The Rover brand is mainly designed to attract young adults.
Deutsche Telekom’s first LTE base station operational
Deutsche Telekom’s first LTE base station is fully operational in Kyritz/Brandenburg, Germany. In Kyritz, 800 MHz spectrum is used to provide efficient broadband coverage of rural areas.
Telefonica O2 tests LTE in Slovakia
Telefonica O2 is testing LTE in the region of Banska Bystrica, Slovakia. The exercise will run until 31 August 2010. O2 is using 2.66 GHz frequency spectrum for tests.
Intel to Acquire Infineon’s wireless unit for $1.4 billion
Intel has announced its plan to acquire Infineon Technologies AG’s Wireless Solutions business in a cash deal valued at about USD 1.4 billion.
Will embrace LTE when it becomes a global standard: Intel Exec
Intel, which is a supporter of WiMAX, has said it will embrace competing platform LTE when it is widely available globally, according to PTI.
SK Telecom picks Alcatel-Lucent’s optical solution for wireless data network
South Korea’s mobile service provider, SK Telecom has selected Alcatel-Lucent’s packet optical transport solution to upgrade the operator’s nationwide wireless data network.
MetroPCS To Launch LTE Service in September
MetroPCS will become the first U.S. operator to offer LTE service when it launches 4G network next month, a Samsung executive said, reports Dow Jones.