4G5GWorld has a new home now. Visit TelecomGrid for new stories and blogs!

Most Viewed Blogs

What Next For VoLGA?

in Blog, CSFB, Deutsche Telekom, Kineto Wireless, LTE, VoLGA

Operators are getting ready for LTE deployments in second half of 2010. However data only deployment is initially expected, followed by voice later.

Update: LTE in Latin America

in Blog, LTE

Latin America is the quietest region in terms of LTE deployments and operator commitments.

United Mobile Introduces Cross-platform 3G/LTE Connection Manager UConnect

in Blog, United Mobile, 3G, 4G, LTE, WiMAX

United Mobile  has unveiled UConnect, a cross-platform software with intuitive interfaces to discover, customize, control and connect to LTE and WiMAX networks.

TD-LTE to Dominate 4G Until FDD Spectrum Freed up in India

in Blog, MARAVEDIS, TD-LTE, 4G, LTE
Maravedis.jpg

The TD-LTE subscriber base in India will reach 67 million by the end of 2017, predicts Maravedis-Rethink. With overall stagnant 2011 broadband penetration at 13.35 million primarily DSL subscribers, the Indian market represents a significant growth opportunity for the broadband wireless sector, says the new report.

Sprint to Launch Sierra Wireless LTE, WiMAX Hotspot Device

in Blog, Sierra Wireless, Sprint, 4G, CDMA, LTE, WiMAX
Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot

Sprint and Sierra Wireless will launch a 4G Tri-Fi Hotspot on May 18. The new device supports both 4G technologies LTE and WiMAX with the additional capability to connect to a 3G network outside of 4G coverage areas.

FCC approves AT&T’s acquisition of spectrum from Qualcomm

in Blog, AT&T, FCC, Qualcomm, LTE

After abandoning $39 billion bid to acquire T-Mobile USA, AT&T has finally received some good news. U.S.

Value-added services in LTE

in Blog, LTE, LteWorld

July 7, 2009 | LteWorld - Mobile value-added services (VAS) are those services that are not part of the basic voice offer and are availed off separately by the end user.

Indian BWA Licensees Leaning Towards TD- LTE

in Blog, BWA, India, MARAVEDIS, TD-LTE, LTE

The second half of 2010 in India was abuzz with discussion of several possiblities for BWA licensees regarding whether to deploy TD-LTE, WiMAX, or a hybrid-type network

Sprint Launches LTE Capable Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5

in Blog, Samsung, Sprint, LTE
Samsung Galaxy Tab

U.S. carrier Sprint will introduce 6.6mm Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5, featuring a high-resolution Super AMOLED display with the high-speed network data capabilities of Sprint Spark enhanced LTE, where available.

EY and Ericsson study maps successful mobile operator strategies

in Blog, Ericsson, Wi-FI, 4G, LTE
Ericsson-logo.png

May 5, 2015
Ericsson and Ernst and Young (EY) have collaborated to study and identify three distinct strategies adopted by successful mobile operators termed as Frontrunners. These strategies are:
•    Quality-led progression: These Frontrunners differentiate through high-performing networks and high brand preference

Impressions from the WiMAX Network Deployment Workshop in New Delhi-India

in Blog, BSNL, India, MARAVEDIS, WiMAX

Over the week of February 21st I had the opportunity to attend the WiMAX Network Deployment Workshop in New Delhi-India, hosted by the WiMAX Forum and BSNL.

One Third of Global Mobile Subscriptions are on LTE, to Overtake GSM Next Year

in Blog, 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA
Q32017 LTE Subscriptions

LTE subscriptions now make one-third of global mobile subscriptions.  A recent GSA report puts the total subscriptions to 2.54 billion, 32.4% of all mobile subscriptions globally. It took 3 years to reach the half-billion mark for LTE subscriptions but in last 3 years, LTE has shown tremendous growth with ~2B subscription additions.