Sprint has announced launch of its LTE services in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City and San Antonio on July 15. Sprint plans to add more markets in 2012 that will announced later this year. By the end of 2013, Sprint expects to have largely completed the build out of its all new 4G LTE nationwide… Continue reading Sprint Confirms LTE Launch in Five Markets On July 15
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Omantel To Launch 4G LTE Network in Oman
Oman’s telecom services provider Omantel is set to launch its 4G LTE network in the coming few days. According to the company, with the awarding of the LTE network contracts last month by Tender Board, it has now reached a stage where its customers can soon start enjoying 4G LTE services through affordable modems.
Nawras Inks 3G+ Upgrade Deal with Huawei, to Launch LTE
Oman’s service provider Nawras has signed an agreement with Huawei to upgrade its radio network to enhanced 3G+. At the same time Nawras will be launching the LTE technology to provide high-speed mobile data to it’s customers.
Everything Everywhere Starts LTE Trial in Cumbria, UK
Everything Everywhere has started customer LTE trial in Cumbria in the North of England. The 4G trial was announced in May. Employees of various local businesses in the Threlkeld area are testing 4G LTE using both dongles and routers. The trial is achieving speeds of 20 Mpbs, says the operator.
T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless Sign Spectrum Agreement
T-Mobile USA has inked a deal with Verizon Wireless that will allow operator to purchase and exchange of certain Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum licenses in 218 markets across the U.S. The transaction will improve T-Mobile’s spectrum position in 15 of the top 25 markets in the U.S.
Orange Starts LTE Pilot in Marseille, France
Orange France has started a LTE pilot in Marseille and plans to offer 4G in Lyon and Nantes by the end of the year. Operator will add 12 other cities by summer 2013. Orange will provide 4G equipments to 2,500 testers including Group employees and mass market and business customers to discover 4G services in… Continue reading Orange Starts LTE Pilot in Marseille, France
SK Telecom to Commercialize LTE-A Network in Second Half of 2013
SK Telecom has announced new era of “LTE 2.0” defined by innovative LTE services including High-quality communication services, lifestyle-enhancing LTE services and industrial productivity-improving solutions.
Telefonica Germany to Offer Mobile LTE Starting Next Month
Telefonica Germany plans to kick off its new generation of mobile Internet with LTE mobile on 3rd July. O2 LTE will initially be available in the high-speed areas Nuremberg and Dresden, closely followed by Munich and Leipzig.
Optus Completes Vividwireless Acquisition, to Build TD-LTE Testing Facilities
Australian carrier Optus has completed acquisition of the Vividwireless Group from Seven Group Holdings (SGH). With up to 98MHz of spectrum in the 2.3GHz band across key population areas, Optus plans to offer high capacity 4G network.
ZTE Introduces Single-Chip LTE Grand X LTE Smartphone
ZTE has launched the company’s first single-chip LTE smartphone, the Grand X LTE (T82), at CommunicAsia2012. New ZTE Smartphone will be available in Asia Pacific and Europe in third quarter 2012.