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.
Tag: 4G
Qualcomm and Digibras Sign 3G, 4G License Agreement
Qualcomm and Digibras Group have entered into 3G and 4G license agreements to enable Digibras to manufacture, through its brands, 3G and 4G smartphones in Brazil. Digibras Industria do Brasil S.A.is a Brazilian consumer electronics supplier and owner of the brands CCE Info and CCE Mobi.
Sprint to Launch Sierra Wireless LTE, WiMAX Hotspot Device
Sprint and Sierra Wireless will launch a 4G Tri-Fi Hotspot on May 18. The new device supports both 4G technologies LTE and WiMAX with the additional capability to connect to a 3G network outside of 4G coverage areas.
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.
Everything Everywhere Launches Live LTE Trial
UK’s mobile service provider Everything Everywhere has launched a live 4G LTE trial in the North of England using the spectrum that, subject to licensing changes, could be used for commercial LTE rollout in UK later this year.
Airtel Selects Huawei to Supply LTE Network for Karnataka
Indian telco Bharti Airtel has given a contract to Huawei for planning, design, supply and deploy LTE network to offer 4G mobile broadband services in Karnataka. Under the agreement Huawei will deliver LTE network infrastructure and devices.
Cellcom launches commercial LTE Network
Regional USA operator Cellcom has launched its 4G LTE network in seven areas of Northeast and Central Wisconsin. The first phase of Cellcom’s 4G LTE rollout includes cell sites in Green Bay, Sturgeon Bay, Appleton, Oshkosh, Wausau, and parts of Oconto and Marinette Counties.
4G to provide UK an economic boost by £75 billion
A new report says that that Britain will see significant economic and social benefits from the introduction of 4G LTE mobile broadband. Research is commissioned by Everything Everywhere and released from Capital Economics.
Anatel to Raise BRL3.8bn from 4G Auction
Brazilian telecom regulator Anatel expects to raise a minimum BRL3.8 billion (USD 2 billion) with auction of mobile frequencies in the 2.5GHz and 450MHz bands. Anatel says that 2.5GHz spectrum is to be used for LTE mobile services while 450MHz spectrum will be used to expand the coverage of voice and data (broadband internet) services… Continue reading Anatel to Raise BRL3.8bn from 4G Auction
Optus Switches on LTE Network in Newcastle and Hunter Region
Australian operator Optus has activated its 4G LTE network for select customers across Greater Newcastle, as well as in Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley and Lake Macquarie areas. Operator is initially offering these 4G services to select customers for free, in exchange for their feedback on network performance and device capability.