Chile’s regulator Subtel has awarded LTE spectrum to country’s three largest mobile operators in auctions that raised more than US$12 million.
Tag: LTE
Nokia Siemens Networks to Implement Optus’ EPC and Rollout LTE 1800MHz RAN
Optus has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to modernize its mobile network, refarme the 900 MHz GSM frequency band, and provide infrastructure and services for LTE rollout in Sydney and Perth. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is supplying LTE core to Optus.
Optus Opens TD-LTE Trial Network, Expands FDD-LTE Network
Australian mobile service provider Optus has expanded the availability of 4G services utilizing its 4G FDD-LTE network in Sydney and Perth. Optus will have two 4G products available, the Optus 4G USB and the Optus 4G mobile Wi-Fi modem.
AT&T Expands LTE Coverage, Adds New LTE Markets
AT&T has launched 4G LTE service in four new markets – Ft. Lauderdale, Miami and West Palm Beach, Fla., and Worcester, Mass., and expanded LTE service in Baltimore, Boston and Washington, D.C.. Operator’s LTE network is now live in 51 markets. AT&T expects its LTE deployment to be largely complete by year-end 2013.
Motorola PHOTON Q 4G LTE, Coming Soon to Sprint
Sprint and Motorola Mobility have announced Motorola PHOTON Q™ 4G LTE, the next generation of last summer’s popular Motorola PHOTON™ 4G. The new device will boast a five-row, PC-like QWERTY keyboard, international capabilities and a generous 4.3-inch ColorBoost™ display, as well as the ability to operate on Sprint’s new lightning-fast 4G LTE network2.
SmarTone To Start Commercial LTE Services Next Month
Hong Kong’s SmarTone will launch a territory-wide 4G LTE network in the 1800MHz spectrum on 28 August 2012. At launch, all current SmarTone price plans will apply, announced the operator.
Fido to Launch LTE Service in Canada This Summer
Canadia’s Fido plans to launch LTE service this summer across major markets in Canada, including in the cities and surrounding areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and St. Johns with more cities to launch throughout 2012.
Sprint to Offer LTE in Four More Markets
Sprint is adding four more cities that will soon have 4G LTE network. Operator will launch LTE in cities – Baltimore, MD; Gainesville, GA; Manhattan/Junction City, KS; Sherman-Denison, TX – before Labor Day.
Telefonica Germany Deploys Acme Packet’s SIP and Diameter Routing Solution
Telefónica Germany is deploying Acme Packet’s Net-Net Session Router and Net-Net Diameter Director, to support its fixed-line VoIP, 3G mobile network, and future LTE services, company announced. Core SIP and Diameter routing solution reduces complexity and accelerates time-to-market for LTE and IMS.
NTT DOCOMO LTE Subscribers Surpass 4 Million
Japan’s mobile service provider NTT DOCOMO has announced that subscribers to Xi™, the company’s extra-high-speed LTE mobile service surpassed four million on July 22.