Broadcom Corporation has entered in to a definitive agreement to acquire LTE-related assets from affiliates of Renesas Electronics Corporation in $164 million. Company expects to accelerate availability of Broadcom’s first multimode, carrier-validated LTE SoC platform into early 2014 with this acquisition.
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Orange Launches LTE Network in Liechtenstein
Orange has announced the launch of LTE network in the Principality of Liechtenstein. According to operator, its 4G network currently provides coverage to 91% of the population of the country.
Vodafone and O2 Launch LTE Networks in UK
UK operators Vodafone and O2 have launched their commercial LTE services in country today. Vodafone’s LTE network is currently available in London where as O2’s LTE network is available in London, Leeds and Bradford.
Smart Trials LTE-Advanced in Philippines
Philippines’ wireless services provider Smart Communications has recently conducted LTE-Advanced trials in Metro Manila and Davao City. According to operator, Smart’s test facilities achieved speeds of up to 209.66 mbps at trials held first in Makati City in cooperation with network equipment provider Huawei Philippines.
Scartel to Launch VoLTE in Russia
Russian mobile service provider Scartel has implemented VoLTE (voice over LTE) with SRVCC (Single Radio Voice Call Continuity) using Huawei’s solution. Following implementation of the solution, Scartel is now technologically capable of supporting voice calls on its LTE network.
GSA Confirms 1,064 LTE User Devices
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) confirms that 111 manufacturers have announced 1,064 LTE-enabled user devices world-wide, including frequency and carrier variants. Since July 2012, 647 new LTE user devices have been announced. During same period, number of manufacturers is increased by 66%.
Neotel Launches LTE for Business Customers
South Africa’s communications network operator, Neotel has announced the launch of LTE network. Operator’s NeoBroadband powered by LTE, is a fixed wireless solution for Small and Medium businesses (SMB) as well as large Enterprises.
AT&T to Add LTE Network in 50 More Markets This Year
U.S. operator AT&T has launched LTE network in Ruston, La.; New Bern, N.C.; State College, Pa.; Georgetown, S.C. and Jayuya, P.R. AT&T 4G LTE service also expanded today in Atlanta, Ga.; Baton Rouge, Lafayette and Shreveport, La.; Oxford, Miss.; Albany, N.Y.; San Juan and Guayama, P.R.
Econet Launches LTE in Zimbabwe
Econet Wireless will launch LTE network during a joint hosting by Zimbabwe and Zambia of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) general assembly. The LTE service will be launched in the resort town of Victoria Falls, where the assembly will be held from August 24 to 29, 2013.
SK Telecom and Rohde & Schwarz to Develop Active Antenna System
South Korea’s telecom service provider SK Telecom has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rohde & Schwarz, a Germany-based manufacturer of test and measurement equipment for mobile radios and radio communications, on joint research and development of next-generation antenna technologies.