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TeliaSonera Celebrates Three Years of 4G LTE in Sweden

in Blog, Telia, TeliaSonera, 4G, LTE
Telia 4G

TeliaSonera's 4G network is now three year old. Operator launched first commercial 4G LTE in Stockholm and Oslo on 14 December 2009. Since 2009, TeliaSonera has expanded its network across the country and now covers almost 700 cities throughout Sweden. Earlier last fall, operator completed two years of Gothenburg and Malmö's 4G network.

Telefonica to launch femtocell services

in Blog, Movistar, Telefonica, Femtocell

Telefonica will launch a new service called 'Mi Cobertura Movil' ('My Mobile Coverage') to expand coverage in households with a device similar to a femtocells.  This service would cost 9 euros

Director, Rich Communication Services, Telefonica, Spain “Internet OTT’s contribution to the industry is very positive.”

in Blog, LTE World Summit, OTT, RCS, Telefonica, LTE
Javier Arenzana Arias, director Rich Communication Services, Telefonica, Spain

Javier Arenzana Arias, director Rich Communication Services, Telefonica, Spain is speaking at the LTE Operator Mind Share, part of the LTE World Summit, taking place on the 24th June at the Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands.

Rising Data Rates and User Expectations - Monitoring in Real Time

in Blog, Anite, EPC, 4G, LTE
James Goodwin, Product Manager, at Anite

LTE 4G promises a higher end-user experience with faster data rates. But, the complexity of new smart devices and new network technology means that to achieve a seamless experience, extensive testing of the devices, network and services prior to market introduction is increasing in importance.  

Apple Adds LTE Support For 36 Additional iPhone Carriers with iOS 6.1

in Blog, Apple, iPad mini, iPhone, LTE
iPhone 5

Apple has announced iOS 6.1, adding LTE capabilities to 36 additional iPhone carriers and 23 additional iPad carriers worldwide. OS 6.1 is available as a free software update today. iOS 6.1 is compatible with iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPad (third and fourth generation), iPad mini, iPad 2 and iPod touch (fourth and fifth generation).

Russia Wireless Broadband Summary

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, Russia, 3G, LTE, WiMAX

Because of Russia’s lack of wireline infrastructure and its booming demand for Internet, it is often referenced by industry analysts as one of the most promising market

WiMAX or LTE : which one is better?

in Blog, LTE, WiMAX

WiMAX or LTE – which is better? Answer depends on who you talk to. The vendors have their own views, and the operators theirs. Consumers does not think about technology.

MetroPCS Offers Unlimited LTE Data Plan for $55 per Month

in Blog, MetroPCS, 4G, LTE
MetroPCS

MetroPCS  has unveiled a promotional 4G LTE service plan with unlimited talk, text and 4G LTE data for only $55 per month for a single line however it is only available for a limited time. Families can get this offer for $50 per month on the account’s second, third and fourth lines.

NEC, Alcatel-Lucent, Huawei, NSN and Vodafone win at femtocell awards

in Blog, Femtocell

The Femto Forum has announced the winners of the Femto Forum Femtocell Industry Awards 2011.

The Text Factor

in Blog, SMS, GSM

SMS today reaches the ripe old age of 22 and this birthday shows it as technology truly capable of moving with the times.

Qualcomm LTE Chipsets to Support LTE Advanced with Carrier Aggregation

in Blog, Carrier Aggregation, LTE-Advanced, Qualcomm, LTE
Gobi - Qualcomm

Qualcomm's next generation Gobi modem chipsets will begin sampling in Q4 2012 and will support both HSPA+ Release 10 & LTE Advanced. The new chipsets will support LTE carrier aggregation and true LTE Category 4 with data rates of up to 150 Mbps.