French operator Bouygues Telecom, Qualcomm, and Ericsson have conducted LTE-Advanced test with the aggregation of three carriers in January. Operator used three frequency bands 800MHz, 1800MHz and 2600MHz for the demonstration.
Tag: LTE Advanced
SK Telecom and Nokia Networks Commercialize eICIC
SK Telecom, Nokia Networks have commercialized a core LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) technology called ‘Enhanced Inter-Cell Interference Coordination (eICIC)’. eICIC is a technology that controls signal interference between macro and micro base stations to enhance the quality of the LTE-A network.
Nokia Networks, Safaricom Launch LTE-A Network in Kenya
Kenya’s operator Safaricom has selected Nokia Networks as one of its partners to modernize and expand its 2G and 3G network infrastructure and to help launch the LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network in Kenya. The network launched in December 2014 will offer peak speeds of up to 100 Mbps.
GSA: 360 LTE Commercial Networks Launched by End 2014
360 operators have commercially launched LTE networks and service in 124 countries, according to data released by GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association). Out of these, 96 LTE networks were launched in 2014.
Omnitel Starts Offering LTE-Advanced Services
Lithuanian mobile operator has announced that it is providing LTE connectivity to 80 percent of the country’s population now. Additionally, Omnitel began offering 4G + LTE-Advanced services in the five largest cities in the country in December.
SK Telecom Commercializes Tri-band LTE-A Carrier Aggregation
South Korean carrier SK Telecom is now offering tri-band LTE-Advanced commercial service with Carrier Aggregation technology.
Huawei, EE and Qualcomm Complete 3-Carrier Aggregation Test
Huawei has partnered with EE and Qualcomm Technologies to successfully complete LTE category 9 testing, which has achieved download speeds of up to 410Mbps.The test utilized Huawei’s infrastructure solution across EE’s LTE-A ‘4G+’ network alongside QTI’s Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 810 processor with integrated LTE-Advanced
Vodafone Italia Introduces LTE, LTE-Advanced Services in 100+ Winter Resorts
Vodafone Italia has extended its 4G network to provide LTE, LTE-Advanced services in over 100 winter resorts. The list of municipalities that benefit from the 4G connection includes Courmayeur, Cortina, Corvara, Ortisei, Pinzolo and Madonna di Campiglio.
Nokia Networks Doubles Speed in Sonera’s 4G network in Helsinki
Mobile operator Sonera has launched its commercial LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) network in Finland. The operator is now offering data rates with up to 300 Mbps speeds on live LTE network in certain areas of Helsinki.
Nokia Networks, Ooredoo Qatar, China Mobile Demonstrate 4.1 Gbps Speed at ITU Telecom World 2014
At the ITU Telecom World 2014, Nokia Networks, Ooredoo Qatar and China Mobile showcased a speed of 4.1 Gbps over TDD-FDD LTE. Supported by the Global TD-LTE Initiative, the speed was achieved by combining TDD- and FDD-LTE spectrums and aggregating 10 carriers with 200 MHz bandwidth.