AT&T has launched its 4G LTE service in 14 new markets across the U.S. With this expansion, AT&T 4G LTE is now live in 461 markets and covers nearly 250 million people.
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Alcatel-Lucent and Setar Deploy LTE Network on Island of Aruba
Alcatel-Lucent has deployed a 4G LTE network for Setar, a telecommunications service provider on the Caribbean island of Aruba. The deployment makes use of 20 MHz of spectrum in the 1800MHz frequency band.
EE Switches on LTE-Advanced Network in UK
UK operator EE has switched on LTE-Advanced network today. It will initially cover London’s Tech City, with companies in the area being selected to access it first. EE has selected Huawei as its technology partner for this network. The LTE-Advanced be rolled out across London throughout 2014
ZTE Selected as a 4G Radio Equipment Supplier for BASE Company in Belgium
ZTE has been selected as a 4G radio equipment supplier for BASE Company, the Belgian subsidiary of Dutch mobile operator KPN. BASE Company has launched 4G services in 15 cities and was the second operator to start 4G in Belgium.
SoftBank Mobile Selects Ericsson’s Voice over LTE Solution
Japan’s SoftBank Mobile has selected Ericsson to provide and integrate its end-to-end network solution for voice over LTE (VoLTE). With VoLTE as a basis, consumers will get HD voice and video calling alongside other telephony services, while using simultaneous LTE data services on LTE smartphones.
Alcatel-Lucent Awarded TDD-LTE Contract by Sprint for 2.5GHz 4G LTE Expansion
Alcatel-Lucent has been selected by Sprint for its new ultra-broadband TDD-LTE mobile access network, making use of newly-acquired 2.5GHz spectrum in the U.S. Sprint’s selection of Alcatel-Lucent follows the announcement last month of China Mobile choosing Alcatel-Lucent’s TDD LTE solution.
NSN Wins Sprint Deal for TDD LTE Roll-out
Nokia Solutions and Networks has signed a new contract with Sprint for the deployment of TDD LTE across its 2.5 GHz spectrum, which will increase its high-speed data capacity as part of Sprint’s large-scale U.S. roll-out.
Oi Brasil Selects NSN to Modernize Network Infrastructure for 4G, GSM and 3G services
Brazil’s operator Oi Brasil has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to supply the infrastructure for its LTE network. In addition to that, NSN will also upgrade the operator’s GSM and 3G networks across the country.
Sprint Expands 4G Coverage Map, Adds 45 More LTE Markets
U.S. carrier Sprint has turned on 4G LTE service in 45 more markets today. The new 4G LTE service is also now available in parts of Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island, N.Y. Earlier this year, Sprint launched its all-new network in Brooklyn and the Bronx.
TELUS Brings LTE to Orillia and Labrador City
Canada’s TELUS has launched LTE services in Orillia, Ontario and Labrador City, Newfoundland. With this expansion, operator’s LTE service now covers almost 80 per cent of the Canadian population across approximately 200 markets.