TeliaSonera’s subsidiary Yoigo will launch 4G LTE services in Spain in July. The commercial launch of the 4G network for contract customers will be held on July 18 in Madrid with 405 base stations, more cities to be added later this year.
Tag: LTE
Bhutan Telecom to Launch LTE Network in 1800 MHz Band
Bhutan Telecom plans to deploy 4G LTE service capability in Thimphu. Initially, operator intends to deploy a site each in Chubachu and Motithang. It is expected that customers will be able to avail the service within 0.5-1 km radius from these sites.
SK Telecom Prepares for September LTE-Advanced Launch, Begins LTE Network Upgrade
South Korea’s SK Telecom has started upgrading its existing LTE network to LTE-Advanced and conducted a field test under real network environment using a smartphone. Operator plans to commercialize LTE-Advanced service within September 2013 to enable faster data speeds.
AT&T Adds 17 New LTE Markets
U.S. carrier AT&T has launched its 4G LTE service in 17 new markets on April 30. Operators LTE network is now live in 207 markets. AT&T 4G LTE is expected to cover 300 million people by year-end 2014.
EE Adds 12 New LTE Markets Across The UK
UK’s EE has launched LTE services in 12 more towns across the UK, bringing the total number of towns and cities covered by LTE network to 62. The new LTE markets are Aylesbury, Berkhamsted, Billericay, Blackpool, Brentwood, Dewsbury, Huddersfield, Lytham St Annes, Marlow, Pontefract, Thame and Windsor.
Bouygues to Launch Commercial LTE Services on May 6
France’s Bouygues Telecom has announced the commercial launch of its 4G LTE network in six cities on 6 May. The cities are Lyon, Strasbourg, Issy-les-Moulineaux, Vanves, Malakoff, and Toulouse. Operator will further expand LTE network in June in Lille, Douai, Lens and the Basque Coast.
MTN Launches 4G LTE Network in Uganda
Uganda’s telecom operator MTN has launched 4G LTE network in country. MTN’s LTE service will initially be available in greater Kampala, with other towns to follow in the very near future.
Ooredoo Selects Nokia Siemens Networks for LTE Launch in Qatar
Ooredoo has picked Nokia Siemens Networks to provide complete LTE radio and core network. Operator recently launched 4G LTE mobile broadband services in the country.
SingTel Completes Nationwide LTE Service Roll-out
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (SingTel) has expanded its LTE network and is now offering nationwide dual-band LTE coverage in Singapore.
SK Telecom Surpasses 10M LTE Subscriber Mark
South Korea’s SK Telecom SK Telecom has announced that its LTE subscribers surpassed 10 million as of April 19, 2012. Operator reached to 10M mark after 21 months of commercial LTE launch. SK Telecom started LTE service in July 2011.