Nokia and Singapore’s StarHub have successfully tripled peak upload speed to 150Mbps over the operator’s 4G network, in a trial using carrier aggregation technology and the 64 quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technique.
Tag: 4G
MTN Ghana Selects Ericsson for deployment of LTE network in Greater Accra region
Ericsson has been selected by MTN Ghana for the deployment of a new LTE network in the Greater Accra region. The deployment will enable MTN to offer its 16 million subscribers mobile broadband experiences based on HSPA and LTE technologies.
Verizon Now Offers LTE for IoT Devices
Verizon, this week announced the availability of the world’s first Cat1 LTE network features for IoT, along with new tools for itsThingSpace IoT applications platform that enable developers “to quickly and easily connect their devices to the Internet.”
HERE and Netherlands Evaluating LTE-based C-ITS Road Messaging System
HERE, a Nokia company, and the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment are together evaluating the deployment of a cellular network-based Cooperative Intelligent Transportation System (C-ITS) for improving road safety and reducing congestion in the Netherlands.
Ericsson announces launch of 5GEx project to unify 5G infrastructure service market
Ericsson today announces the launch of the 5G Exchange (5GEx) project. A Phase 1 5G Infrastructure Public Private Partnership (5G PPP) research and innovation project, 5GEx aims to enable a unified European 5G infrastructure service market that integrates multiple operators and technologies.
Millicom gets a 24% Stake in Helios Towers Africa
Helios Towers Africa (“HTA”), a telecommunications tower company in Africa and Millicom, a telecom and media company dedicated to emerging markets in Latin America and Africa, today announced that Millicom will own 24% of shares in HTA on a fully diluted basis following a shareholding reorganisation.
XL Axiata Selects Ericsson for LTE Deployment in Indonesia
XL Axiata, one of the major cellular providers in Indonesia, has signed a three-year contract with Ericsson for design and implementation of 4G/LTE network and upgrade of existing 2G and 3G networks in Jakarta and Central Java.
GSA confirms growing traction for LTE using 2.1 GHz spectrum
The LTE2100 market status report by GSA confirms that 15 operators in 11 countries have commercially launched LTE systems and service using 2.1 GHz (band 1) spectrum, almost double the number of networks launched compared to one year earlier.
Alcatel-Lucent and Chunghwa Telecom collaborated for the commercial deployment of G.fast ultra-broadband access technology in Taiwan
Alcatel-Lucent and Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s service provider, are to commence the world’s first commercial deployment of G.fast ultra-broadband access technology, allowing the acceleration of ‘last mile’ connectivity to deliver ultra-fast fiber-like speeds to households everywhere.
Ericsson, Sony Mobile and SK Telecom trial IoT wearables over LTE
The Internet of Things, or IoT, is driving new use cases for wearables, including lifestyle and wellness apps, requiring more diverse device support on mobile networks.