Kyrgyzstan’s mobile operator O! has launched LTE network in the country. According to operator, LTE service is available with data rates up to 75 Mbps in all areas of capital city Bishkek.
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497 LTE Network Deployment Commitments in 150 Countries
497 network operators in 150 countries have committed to deploy LTE networks so far, according to a recent GSA report. Currently there are 288 commercial LTE networks in 104 countries.
NTT DOCOMO to Conduct 5G Experimental Trials
Japanese carrier NTT DOCOMO plans to conduct experimental trials of emerging 5G mobile communications technologies with six mobile technology vendors: Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Fujitsu, NEC, Nokia and Samsung.
SK Telecom Expands 2.1GHz Base Stations to Commercialize 3 Band LTE-Advanced Networks
South Korea’s SK Telecom has started expanding installation of base stations to use 10MHz bandwidth from 2.1GHz band for LTE from May 7 in certain areas in Seoul, Gwangju and Busan. The company already built an LTE test-bed for 2.1GHz band in Busan last February.
T-Mobile Czech Republic to Cover 51% of the Population with LTE by Year End
T-Mobile Czech Republic plans to cover 93 percent of the population and 80% of the territory with 3G and LTE networks by the end of the year. Operator’s LTE network operator will cover 51% of the population and 73% of the area by end of 2014.
Sotelco to Deploy ZTE’s Wireless Solutions in Cambodia
ZTE announced that the company won a major mobile network contract from Cambodia’s mobile operator Sotelco. ZTE’s wireless solutions will be deployed in Sotelco’s networks for 2G, 3G and 4G services.
Algerie Telecom Launches LTE Service for Business Customers
Algerian telecom operator, Algerie Telecom has officially launched LTE service in the country. Operator aims to deploy eNodeB 2000 sites in late 2015. In the first phase of deployment, Algerie Telecom has deployed eNodeB 200 sites spread over 48 provinces.
Telecom NZ to Trial LTE in 700 MHz Band
Telecom New Zealand plans to begin trial of LTE network over APT700 MHz spectrum next month. The upcoming trial will be conducted in conjunction with Huawei Technologies over 11 cell sites spread across three Waikato locations including central Hamilton and the Mystery Creek Events Centre.
Sprint Adds LTE Network in 41 New Cities
US operator Sprint has added 4G LTE service in 41 more new cities. With this expansion, Sprint’ LTE network now covers more than 225 million people and remains on track to cover 250 million by mid-year.
AT&T Plans 4G LTE In-Flight Connectivity Service
U.S. carrier AT&T plans to launch a 4G LTE-based in-flight connectivity service for airlines and passengers in commercial, business and general aviation.