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.
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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.
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.
Clearwire TDD-LTE Initial Market Launches Scheduled for Early 2013
US carrier Clearwire has planned TDD-LTE Network for high demand “Hot Zones” in 31 Markets. New York City, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Seattle will be among the 31 cities where the company will launch its LTE network during the first half of 2013. The company will announce the additional cities where it will… Continue reading Clearwire TDD-LTE Initial Market Launches Scheduled for Early 2013
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.
Nokia Siemens Networks To Supply Tele2 LTE Networks In Baltics Countries
Tele2 has selected Nokia Siemens Networks as the supplier of the operator’s 4G, LTE radio and core network in Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to provide superior mobile broadband with faster data speeds and improved coverage. In addition, the company will modernize and expand Tele2’s GSM and 3G networks.
Telstra to Expand LTE Services in Newcastle
Australian Telco Telstra is set to expand LTE roll-out in Newcastle which will see 4G mobile coverage extending into a number of new suburbs in the coming months. The upcoming expansion would bring 4G coverage to suburbs such as Broadmeadow, Callaghan, Georgetown, Jesmond, Kotara East, Lambton, Mayfield, Mayfield West, Waratah and Waratah West.
Megafon Begins LTE Service in Novosibirsk
Russian telecom operator MegaFon launched LTE Network today in Novosibirsk, Russia. In the nearest future, the Company plans to deploy 4G networks in Moscow, Sochi, Krasnodar and other Russian cities.