US carrier AT&T has now 4G LTE network live in 400 markets covering nearly 240 million people. AT&T today launched its LTE network in Alexander City, Ala.; Concord, N.H.; and Jamestown, N.Y.
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LTE-A 3.5GHz Trial Network in Japan Achieves 770 Mbps Max Download Speed
Huawei has announced that it had helped build a 3.5GHz LTE-A trial network in Japan. A recent demonstration of the network showed it could support a max 770 Mb/s download speed by making use of LTE-A technologies like Carrier Aggregation (CA), Coordinated Multi-Point (CoMP) and Cloud BB (Baseband).
Alcatel-Lucent and CNT Deploy LTE Network in Ecuador
Ecuador’s mobile operator Corporacion Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CNT) has selected Alcatel-Lucent to deploy 4G LTE network in Ecuador. CNT is deploying Alcatel-Lucent’s LTE solution to provide 4G connectivity to cities of Guayaquil, Cuenca, Machala and Loja,
AT&T Completes Acquisition of 700 MHz Spectrum from Verizon Wireless
AT&T has completed acquisition of wireless spectrum in the lower 700 MHz band B block from Verizon Wireless. The acquired licenses cover 42 million people in 18 states — California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Montana, New Mexico, New York, Ohio,
CSL to Deploy LTE Advanced at 300 Mbps in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s CSL Limited is now set to deploy LTE Advanced at 300 Mbps, operator announced today. In the demonstration of this technology, 1O1O and one2free showcased theoretical peak download speeds of up to 300 Mbps.
Alcatel-Lucent and Telefonica to Deploy Femtocells in Germany
Telefónica plans to deploy of femtocell technology in Germany to help boost 3G mobile broadband access and quality for Telefónica customers in Germany. Alcatel-Lucent’s ‘plug-and-play’ femtocell solution for Telefónica in Germany includes femtocell gateways and modems
EE Reaches 1 Million LTE Subscribers Mark
UK’s operator EE has one million LTE customers now. EE has achieved its goal of signing up one million 4G customers by the end of the year, four months sooner than expected.
Spectranet Launches LTE Wireless Internet Services in Nigeria
Nigeria’s National Internet Services Provider, Spectranet Limited has launched 4G LTE Internet Wireless Broadband Network in the country. Operator’s LTE Wireless Broadband Network is initially available across Lagos.
Telefonica to Launch LTE Network in Spain
Spanish operator Telefonica plans to roll out a nationwide LTE network in Spain and has selected Ericsson as a technology partner for this network. Ericsson is selected as vendor for the cities of Madrid and Barcelona, among others.
Telefonica Spain Selects Alcatel-Lucent to Deliver LTE Network Overlay
Alcatel-Lucent has signed a contract with Telefónica, to become a reference supplier for its 4G LTE network in Spain, company announced today. Under the agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will deploy some 8,000 4G LTE base stations and the 5620 Service Aware Manager (5620 SAM).