Alcatel-Lucent has demonstrated Voice-over-IMS and RCS presence technology to the Board of FirstNet (the First Responder Network Authority), an important step in the adoption of industry standards-based Public Safety LTE in broadband voice and data communications for emergency services.
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Wataniya Telecom Signs Network Upgrade Deal with Ericsson
Kuwait’s mobile operator Wataniya Telecom has signed an agreement with Ericsson to transform its network with an upgraded radio access network. This will allow higher network speeds and meet the growing demand for 3G services.
EMT LTE Network to Cover 95% of Estonian Population by the End of 2013
Estonian operator EMT plans to provide LTE coverage to 95% of Estonian population by the end of 2013 and throughout the whole country by the end of 2014. EMT is currently building its 4G LTE network in the 1800MHz and 2600MHz frequency bands.
AT&T Continues to Expand LTE Network
AT&T has launched LTE service in Juneau, Alaska; Brunswick and Savannah, Ga.; Evansville, Ind.; Monroe, La.; and Madison, Wis., continuing its nationwide 4G LTE rollout. Operator also expanded in Charlotte, NC and Norfolk-Virginia Beach, Va. AT&T 4G LTE is now available in 153 markets.
Ericsson to Enhance Data, VoLTE and RCS for MetroPCS LTE Network
U.S. carrier MetroPCS has selected Ericsson as the supplier of equipment and services to transform its distributed nationwide Evolved Packet Core network. The transformation will enhance key services including high-speed data, voice over LTE (VoLTE) and Rich Communication Services for MetroPCS customers across the United States.
Sprint Adds LTE Network in Nine New Markets including San Juan, Puerto Rico
U.S. operator Sprint has launched 4G LTE network in Altoona, Pa., Asheville, N.C., Columbus, Ind., Elkhart/Goshen, Ind., Hammond, La., La Crosse, Wis., San Juan, Puerto Rico, Statesville, N.C., and Temple, Texas. Operator has also expanded LTE service in San Germán, Yauco, Salinas and Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico.
LG Electronics Sells 10M LTE Smartphones Globally
LG Electronics (LG) has announced that it has sold more than 10 million LTE smartphones globally. Company is aiming to double its LTE smartphone penetration this year, expanding its presence in both established and emerging markets with a variety of devices.
Huawei Unveils LTE-B Vision FusionNet and Next-Generation SingleEPC Solution at Mobile World Congress
Huawei today announced the launch of FusionNet, a new generation of network architecture for LTE-B, and next-generation SingleEPC solution at the 2013 Mobile World Congress (MWC). According to company, LTE-B architecture improves Cell Edge User (CEU) throughput by at least 500% with a series of multi-RAT
Vodafone Launches 4G LTE in New Zealand
Vodafone New Zealand has launched 4G LTE Network in 1800MHz frequency band. Vodafone’s LTE network is live now in parts of Auckland and the network will expand to more suburbs in coming weeks. LTE will be available in parts of Christchurch in May, and parts of Wellington in August/September 2013.
Alcatel-Lucent Signs LTE Agreements with Etisalat Group, Regional Telecom
Alcatel-Lucent has signed an agreement with Etisalat to extend its’s LTE coverage across its footprint including a new partnership in Sri Lanka. Company also announced that Alcatel-Lucent and Regional Telecom, a communications service provider in Northern Iraq, are to launch the 4G LTE network in Iraq.