Sprint’s 4G LTE network build is progressing in more than 20 additional cities within its nationwide 3G footprint. Operator plans to announce commercial availability 4G LTE in these cities in the coming months, followed by continued enhancements in coverage, performance and reliability.
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Vivo Selects Ericsson as LTE Network Supplier in Brazil
Vivo, a subsidiary of Telefônica, has selected Ericsson to supply and implement a 4G LTE network in the North and Mid-Western regions of Brazil, as well as the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Sergipe.
Vodacom Switches on LTE Network in South Africa
Vodacom has launched commercial LTE services in South Africa. The service is initially available in Johannesburg, with other cities to follow in the near future. The LTE service will initially be accessible via approximately 70 base stations in Johannesburg.
Huawei Completes LTE to GSM CSFB Test
Huawei has announced that it had completed a LTE to GSM CSFB (Circuit Switched Fallback) test to reduce voice setup delays from LTE to GSM network by two seconds, improve handover success rates and provide end users with better voice experience on GSM/LTE networks.
Telenor Norway Launches LTE in 11 Cities
Telenor has launched its 4G LTE network in 11 cities and towns in Norway. Company plans to continue to develop the network at a rapid pace to provide 4G coverage to one third of Norway population by the end of the year.
Yota Networks Launches LTE Advanced
Yota has announced introduction of LTE Advanced technology in select LTE base stations in Moscow. According to operator, it will provide data rates up to 300 Mbit/s on the user’s devices. Yota had launched commercial LTE network in Moscow earlier this year.
Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco, Harris complete initial phase 3 testing of public safety LTE broadband network
Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco and Harris Corporation have completed the initial section of the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program phase 3 LTE Demonstration Network Test Plan.
UK Broadband Launches LTE in Swindon, Southwark and Reading
UK Broadband (UKB) has announced that its 4G LTE service ‘now Broadband’ is now available in areas of Swindon, Southwark and Reading. Company’s fixed wireless LTE service offers broadband via a home router with no long-term contracts and provides users a flexible alternative to a fixed broadband connection.
C Spire Expands LTE Coverage In Mississippi
U.S. Carrier C Spire Wireless has launched LTE services in new markets in Mississippi. Cities that now have LTE coverage include Ecru, Kossuth, Corinth, Farmington, Ripley, Sherman and Booneville. C Spire Plans to Offer 4G LTE Services in 31 Mississippi Markets Through October.
DOCOMO PACIFIC Launches LTE on October 4
DOCOMO PACIFIC has announced the introduction of LTE services in Guam starting 04 October 2012. Operator will offer 4G LTE over the 700 MHz band. In addition to deploying LTE, DOCOMO PACIFIC has already deployed HSPA+ technology in late 2011.