A recent LTE report from GSA confirms that commercial networks quadrupled in 12 months and so far 80 LTE operators have launched commercial services. In 2012, 33 networks has been launched till June 4. This figure includes 7 commercial LTE TDD systems which are launched in Brazil, India, Japan, Poland, Saudi Arabia and Sweden.
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Ericsson: LTE to cover half the world’s population by 2017
A new Traffic and Market Report from Ericsson says that 85 percent of the world’s population will have internet coverage via 3G by 2017 and there will be close to nine billion mobile subscriptions, compared to six billion by the end of 2011. Report expects mobile data traffic to grow by 15 times between 2011… Continue reading Ericsson: LTE to cover half the world’s population by 2017
ABI: LTE Subscriptions to Exceed 40 Million in 2012
LTE subscriptions around the world may exceed 40 million by the end of 2012 says ABI Research. This will represent a fourfold increase over the nine million global LTE subscriptions in 2011. The wide range of expected LTE smartphone launches in 2012 from major mobile manufacturers are the main reason behind the increase in LTE… Continue reading ABI: LTE Subscriptions to Exceed 40 Million in 2012
With 72 commercial LTE networks so far, LTE set to enter mainstream in 2012
GSA has confirmed that 72 LTE operators have launched commercial LTE services, including 25 networks launched so far in 2012. Commercial LTE services are now available today in 37 countries.
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.
Sony Mobile Introduces LTE Xperia Smartphones for Japan
Sony Mobile Communications has launched two new LTE Android smartphones Xperia GX and Xperia SX for the Japanese market. LTE enabled Xperia smartphones support download speeds of up to 75mbps and comes with 1.5GHz dual core processors for faster performance and Reality Display. Xperia GX and Xperia SX will be available in the Japanese market… Continue reading Sony Mobile Introduces LTE Xperia Smartphones for Japan
Small Cell Forum: Public Access Small Cells Could Quickly Carry More Traffic than Macros
The Small Cell Forum says that public access small cells could play a key role in providing additional mobile coverage, capacity and new services in both urban and rural areas.
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.
United Mobile Apps Raises $1M In Series A Funding
United Mobile Apps, a Bangalore, India based startup has raised series A funding of $1 million, led by Mumbai Angels. Company plans to use this funding to focus on 4G LTE Technology and also to scale up its employee count in the next few months.
FCC Approves AWS Spectrum Transfer from AT&T to T-Mobile
FCC has approved the transfer of AWS spectrum licenses from AT&T to T-Mobile USA, clearing the way of operator’s planned $4 billion network modernization and 4G evolution plan. Earlier announced operator’s LTE roadmap had assumed successful reframing of spectrum and regulatory approval of AT&T break-up spectrum transfer.