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With 72 commercial LTE networks so far, LTE set to enter mainstream in 2012

Posted on 10. May, 2012 by agaur in Blog, GSA, LTE

GSA has confirmed that 72 LTE operators have launched commercial LTE services, including 25 networks launched so far in 2012. Commercial LTE services are now available today in 37 countries.

Small Cell Forum: Public Access Small Cells Could Quickly Carry More Traffic than Macros

Posted on 08. May, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Small Cell, Small Cell Forum, 3G, Femtocell

The Small Cell Forum says that public access small cells could play a key role in providing additional mobile coverage, capacity and new services in both urban and rural areas.

India issues Consultation Paper on National Broadband Plan

Posted on 20. Jun, 2010 by jai in Blog, Broadband, India, Internet

While India's Telecom Industry was recently in news due to recent 3G & BWA auctions and expected TD-LTE deployments from winners Qualcomm & RIL (Infotel), another giant step by TELECOM REGU

United Mobile Apps Raises $1M In Series A Funding

Posted on 30. Apr, 2012 by jai in Blog, United Mobile, LTE

United Mobile Apps, a Bangalore, India based startup has raised series A funding of $1 million, led by Mumbai Angels. Company plans to use this funding to focus on 4G LTE Technology and also to scale up its employee count in the next few months.

AT&T LTE Launch by Mid-2011

Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by jai in Blog, AT&T, LTE

AT&T plans to launch its LTE network around the middle of next year and will cover some 70-75 million people by the end of 2011.

GSMA Predicts One Billion LTE Connections by 2017

Posted on 28. Nov, 2013 by agaur in Blog, GSMA, LTE

GSMA forecasts one billion 4G-LTE connections worldwide by 2017. At the end of 2013, there were 176 million LTE connections globally. Nearly 500 LTE networks are forecast to be in service across 128 countries, roughly double the number of live LTE networks today.

Walmart launches Wireless Service Brand using T-Mobile network

Posted on 13. Sep, 2010 by agaur in Blog, T-Mobile, Walmart

Walmart has announced the launch of Walmart Family Mobile, a post-paid plan without a contract or multi-year commitment.

3GPP LTE Presentations at Latin America and North America Conference

Posted on 24. Jun, 2010 by agaur in Blog, 3GPP, VoLTE, LTE

GSMA recently hosted joint Latin America and North America Conference in Miami, USA. Key activities included a 3GPP Seminar aimed at the Latin American Operator community

MetroPCS Introduces Samsung Galaxy Indulge, LTE Android Smartphone

Posted on 09. Feb, 2011 by sujitg in Blog, Android, MetroPCS, Samsung, 4G, LTE

MetroPCS Communications has commercially launched LTE enabled Android smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy Indulge.

The Recurrent Question: How is 4G Different and Enabling?

Posted on 04. Oct, 2010 by Maravedis in Blog, LTE-Advanced, MARAVEDIS, 4G, MIMO, LTE, WiMAX

The discussion about how 4G is different or enabling compared to 3G should start with a few guideposts:

Global LTE Mobile Shipments to Increase 10-fold in 2012

Posted on 26. Mar, 2012 by agaur in Blog, Strategy Analytics, LTE

Global LTE phone shipments will grow tenfold from 6.8 million units in 2011 to reach 67 million units in 2012, Strategy Analytics said last week. Companies leading the growth spurt will include Apple, Samsung, HTC and others. Major countries driving LTE growth this year will include the United States, Japan and South Korea.

Verizon's gets ready for first 4G LTE smartphone

Posted on 29. Dec, 2010 by agaur in News, HTC, Verizon, 4G, LTE

Verizon Wireless is set to introduce a half-dozen LTE smartphones at Consumer Electronics Show next week.

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