Apple has announced much awaited iPhone 5 that supports LTE technology. According to company, the thinnest and lightest iPhone ever is completely redesigned and has stunning new 4-inch Retina display, an Apple-designed A6 chip for fast performance and mobile operating system iOS 6 with over 200 new features.
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StarHub to Launch LTE Network and New price Plans on 19 September 2012
Singapore’s service provider StarHub plans to launch LTE network on 19 September 2012. At the same time, operator is also enhancing its 3G network with introduction of Dual Cell High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+) for improved downlink speed.
Qtel Starts Testing of New 4G LTE Network
Qatar’s telecom operator Qtel has begun testing of its 4G LTE network, company announced today. Qtel plans to launch LTE service commercially in the end of 2012. Operator started to rollout its 4G LTE network earlier this year and is confident that it will integrate smoothly with the existing 3G network.
Everything Everywhere Launches EE and New 4G Brand
UK’s Everything Everywhere has announced a new digital communications company EE that runs the Orange and T-Mobile brands in the UK, and will be launching its new 4G brand. EE will become the new name of the Everything Everywhere business and its network providing mobile services to 27 million people.
Sprint to Offer LTE in 100+ Additional Cities in the Coming Months
U.S. carrier Sprint is currently building 4G LTE network in more than 100 additional cities within its existing nationwide 3G footprint. Some of the major metropolitan areas in which Sprint 4G LTE is expected to be available in the coming months are Boston; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Indianapolis;
SK Telecom’s LTE Subscriber Base Exceeds 5 Million
South Korea’s SK Telecom has crossed 5 million LTE subscriber mark in just one year since releasing its first LTE smartphone in September 2011. The company exceeded 5 million LTE subscribers in 46 days after breaking the 4 million mark in July 30, 2012.
C Spire Activates LTE Network In Mississippi
U.S. Carrier C Spire Wireless has launched mobile broadband services in four Mississippi markets this week with the activation of its 4G LTE network. McComb, Brookhaven, Meridian and Greenville are the first of 31 markets that are receiving C Spire’s LTE services between now and the end of October.
Huawei Makes VoLTE Call with eSRVCC Handover
Huawei has completed end-to-end VoLTE voice call with eSRVCC (Enhanced Single Radio Voice Call Continuity, defined in 3GPP R10) handover without any perceivable interruption for the end user, company announced.
M1 Launches Nationwide LTE service in Singapore
Singapore’s telecom service provider, M1 is launching of its nationwide 4G LTE service on 15 September 2012. In addition, operator is also introducing new smartphone and mobile broadband service plans.
Aicent Selects Acme Packet for Global IPX and LTE Roaming Services
Acme Packet has announced that Aicent has deployed Acme Packet Net-Net Diameter Director to support its global LTE roaming service and the Acme Packet Net-Net Session Director to manage SIP interconnects for its IPX service.