Australian carrier Telstra has announced the plan to extend 4G LTE coverage to a further 200 regional towns across Australia in the next six months, including towns such as Batemans Bay (NSW), Colac (VIC), Biloela (QLD), Berri (SA), Margaret River (WA) and Latrobe (TAS).
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GSA: 194 Commercial Networks Worldwide in 75 Countries
A recent GSA LTE report confirms that 194 LTE networks are commercially launched in 75 countries. Overall 391 firm LTE network deployments are planned or in progress in 120 countries including existing commercial launches.
TELUS Adds New LTE Markets in Canada
Canadian operator TELUS has launched its LTE wireless network in several communities over the course of the past couple of weeks. Operator opened LTE network in Manitoba for the first time with initial launch in downtown Winnipeg.
Sprint to Offer Tri-band 4G LTE Devices
U.S. Carrier Sprint has announced first tri-band devices that will operate on Sprint’s 4G LTE network at 800MHz, 1.9GHz and 2.5GHz. Beginning July 19, Operator will introduce NETGEAR Zing Mobile Hotspot, the NETGEAR 341U USB Modem and Intelligent mobile hotspot MiFi® 500 LTE by Novatel Wireless.
AT&T to Acquire Leap Wireless in $1.2 Billion
AT&T and Leap Wireless have entered into an agreement for AT&T to acquire Leap in $1.2 billion. Leap’s network covers approximately 96 million people in 35 U.S. states. Under the Cricket brand, Leap currently operates a 3G CDMA network, as well as a 4G LTE network covering 21 million people in these areas.
Optus Expands LTE Coverage, Announces Additional Markets
Australian operator Optus has launched LTE network in Wollongong. Optus has switched on LTE at five mobile sites in central Wollongong, kicking off a series of extensive network upgrades and expansions in the greater Illawarra area in the coming six months, which will also include upgrades to the Optus 3G network.
Vodafone Australia Opens LTE Network to New Customers
Vodafone Australia is now inviting new customers across metropolitan Australia onto its new LTE network. Earlier Operator has launched LTE services to existing customers on 12th June 2013 with coverage in selected major metro areas of Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Newcastle and Wollongong.
Alcatel-Lucent and Surfline Communications Deploy LTE in Ghana
Alcatel-Lucent and Surfline Communications have announced the commercial deployment of a 4G LTE network in Ghana. Alcatel-Lucent is providing hardware and software, along with installation, optimization, maintenance and managed services for this network rollout.
DiGi Launches LTE Service in Klang Valley, Malaysia
Malaysia’s operator DiGi Telecommunications has announced introduction of 4G LTE services. Covering selected high traffic locations in the Klang Valley, DiGi 4G LTE is now available to all new and existing customers who subscribe to specific DiGi Broadband and Tablet Plans.
AT&T Announces New LTE Markets
AT&T has announced additional LTE markets earlier this week, operator’s LTE network now covers 326 U.S. markets. According to AT&T more than 200 million people are covered by its 4G LTE network.