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PTCL has reaffirmed its confidence in Pakistani telecom market by announcing that it will definitely bid for 3G license auction, planned by Pakistan government in next few months. Pakistan Telecom experts and players are unanimous in observation that the entire industry has been facing glut and slowdown especially in revenues. Therefore, the industry needs introduction of newer and latest technologies including 3G, 4G, and Long Term Evolution (LTE). PTCL has started offering 3G EVO Tab promotion with 3 Months Unlimited Internet. PTCL 3G EVO Tab is a 3G enabled Smartphone Android tablet with in-built EVO Wireless broadband service that gives dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA networks.
Qualcomm and Semp Toshiba have entered into a 3G and 4G license agreement. Qualcomm, through its Wireless Reach initiative and Project RAY, which designs accessibility tools for blind and visually impaired people, have announced they have developed the RAY mobile device, an always-on, easy-to-use, multi-function smartphone that is synchronized. Qualcomm Technologies has highlighted the role its Qualcomm Gobi wireless modems play in delivering 3G and LTE connectivity to mobile computing devices built on and designed for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Qualcomm Technologies and Oracle are working together to bring Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 support to QTI’s QSC6270-Turbo chipset, which uses QTI’s Gobi modem service for 3G.
The Kyrgyzstan State Communications Agency has allocated LTE and Wimax frequencies under the new simplified procedure to twelve companies. Babilon Tajikistan has upgraded its network to HSPA+, LTE technologies in Dushanbe. It is offering a mobile data speed of 14 Mbps broadband using the HSPA+ technology, and 18 Mbps speed over the LTE technology. Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Communications is expected to ink contracts with China’s Huawei Technologies and Finnish vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) covering the purchase and installation of telecoms equipment for TM-Cell, the wholly-owned mobile subsidiary of state-owned fixed line operator Turkmen telecom.
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[/succsess_box] [columns indent=”20″ bottom=”25″] [column places=”3″]PTCL Will Bid for 3G License Auction
Etisalat, a UAE based telecom operator, has reaffirmed its confidence in Pakistani telecom market by announcing that it will definitely bid for 3G license auction, planned by Pakistan government in next few months. Ahmad Abdulkarim Julfar, Etisalat’s chief executive, in an interview with UAE based newspaper hinted that PTCL will focus on wireless broadband services in Pakistan after winning 3G license, a market in which PTCL already holds major market share but still has plentiful of potential for growth. Etisalat is still considering the amount of investment it will inject into PTCL for network rollout and expansion of 3G spectrum. It said that final decision for investment will largely depend on 3G spectrum cost and terms set by the Pakistani government.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]Kyrgyzstan allocates LTE, Wimax frequencies to 12 operators
The Kyrgyzstan State Communications Agency has allocated LTE and Wimax frequencies under the new simplified procedure to twelve companies. They are Asia Info, Global Asia Telecom, Totel, Aknet, Kurulush Invest, T-Com, Fraton Plus, Foris Telecom, Aytel, WTT, Sayma Telecom and Intranet KG. The agency said 58 LTE base stations have been deployed in the Chuya region, as well as 65 Wimax base stations in the Chuya region, Bishkek, Osh and Karakol.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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3G must for viability; Pakistan telecom industry needs new impetus
Pakistan Telecom Industry that has been booster for the country’s economy, now itself needs a catalyst of growth in terms of marketing innovations and technology evolution that is 3G. Telecom experts and players are unanimous in observation that the entire industry has been facing glut and slowdown especially in revenues. Therefore, the industry needs introduction of newer and latest technologies including 3G, 4G, and Long Term Evolution (LTE). According to the latest statistics released by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the telecom density in Pakistan has reached 68 per cent, which is among the highest in the world. Mobilink still remains the top shareholder with 36 million subscribers, followed by Telenor Pakistan that is at the second position with 29 million subscribers. In order to secure its leading position in the future 3G markets, Telenor Pakistan has completed a tender in 2011 for an entire network swap and 3G rollout by selecting a Chinese supplier Zhongxing Telecom (ZTE).Source: Online News [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]Babilon-Mobile launches LTE services in Dushanbe
Tajikistan based mobile operator Babilon-Mobile has upgraded its network to HSPA+, LTE technologies in Dushanbe. It is offering a mobile data speed of 14 Mbps broadband using the HSPA+ technology, and 18 Mbps speed over the LTE technology. The operator is selling LTE-capable Huawei E398 modems in its shops.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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PTCL Offers Discount on 3G EVO Tab
Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is offering 3G EVO Tab for just Rs 12,000 with 3 Months Unlimited Internet, which is usually sold for Rs. 30,000. PTCL 3G EVO Tab is a 3G enabled Smartphone Android tablet with in-built EVO Wireless broadband service that gives dual support for both EVDO and GSM/CDMA networks. Available in more than 250 cities nationwide at 3G speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps, 3G EVO Tab comes with high-resolution 7inch TFT LCD, 5.0 mega pixels autofocus camera and front digital camera, 3G Wi-Fi hotspot which enables sharing of Wi-Fi & 3G connections with multiple gadgets simultaneously, Wi-Fi Bluetooth and 2GB Micro SD.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm and Semp Toshiba Sign 3G/4G License Agreement
Qualcomm and Semp Toshiba, one of the largest electronics manufacturers in Brazil have entered into a 3G and 4G license agreement. Under the terms of the agreement, Qualcomm has granted Semp Toshiba a royalty-bearing patent license to develop, manufacture and sell 3G WCDMA and TD-SCDMA, and 4G OFDMA subscriber units. Qualcomm conformed that the royalties payable by Semp Toshiba are at its standard worldwide rates.Source: Cellular -News [/column] [column]
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PTCL Introduces EVO Wingle, a 9.3 Mbps WiFi Enabled USB Dongle
PTCL has introduced EVO Wingle, a WiFi Dongle running on 9.3 Mbps Rev B network to create a WiFi hotspot in circumference of 100 meters of Dongle. Evo Wingle will be connected in car tape to create a WiFi hotspot in car and around to enable internet access on your WiFi enabled smartphones, or laptops for that matter. So all need is a USB power source to get connected to internet. PTCL EVO Wingle is a hybrid device and it switches between PTCL EVO and Nitro networks based on availability. EVO Wingle will look for Nitro network first to offer 9.3 Mbps speeds; however, if Nitro isn’t available then Wingle will switch to Evo to offer 3.1 Mbps speeds. PTCL claims that Evo Wingle comes with built-in security features that ensure optimum security for device, so have full control over the people and the devices that share your connection.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm, Project RAY unveil RAY mobile device for the blind
Qualcomm, through its Wireless Reach initiative and Project RAY, which designs accessibility tools for blind and visually impaired people, have announced they have developed the RAY mobile device, an always-on, easy-to-use, multi-function smartphone that is synchronized with Israel’s Central Library for the Blind, Visually Impaired and Handicapped audio books content. Based on an off-the-shelf Android OS smartphone powered by Qualcomm Technologies’ Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the Project RAY device integrates capabilities of smartphone technology and the capabilities of these multiple-specialty devices into a single, cost-effective handset with mobile broadband connectivity and an UI designed for eye-free interaction.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Turkmen communications ministry set to ink deals with Huawei and NSN
Turkmenistan’s Ministry of Communications is expected to ink contracts with China’s Huawei Technologies and Finnish vendor Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) covering the purchase and installation of telecoms equipment for TM-Cell, the wholly-owned mobile subsidiary of state-owned fixed line operator Turkmen telecom. Turkmen president Gurbanguly Berdymuhamedov has already signed a corresponding resolution ‘in order to increase the capacity of the national cellular network, availability of telecommunications services provided to the population, as well as improve their quality’.Source: MENAFN [/column] [column]
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Azercell wins in customer satisfaction study
Customer satisfaction with mobile operators in Azerbaijan has increased and customers are happier with operators Azercell and Bakcell while Azerfon customers are less satisfied. Customer satisfaction for Azercell and Bakcell increased to 87.6 and 86.3 points out of 100 points, respectively. Although Azercell customer satisfaction rose 9.8 percent, it was lower at 85.1 points. The average customer satisfaction with telecommunications services stood at 86.8 points. Meanwhile, Azercell customers are most loyal with its loyalty index totalling 89.7 points while Bakcell followed at 88.7 points and Azerfon with 87.8 points.Source: Azerbaijan Business Center [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm delivers Gobi wireless modems for Windows 8 devices
Qualcomm Technologies has highlighted the role its Qualcomm Gobi wireless modems play in delivering 3G and LTE connectivity to mobile computing devices built on and designed for Windows 8 and Windows RT. Compatible with the USB-IF Mobile Broadband Interface Model (MBIM), which allows for easy integration by PC OEMs, Qualcomm Gobi embedded devices can be found in Windows 8/RT-based computing products from Dell, Lenovo and Samsung and in embedded wireless modules from Huawei, Option, Sierra Wireless and ZTE. Qualcomm Gobi’s LTE chipset, the MDM9x00, and integrated LTE/3G modem has been shipping to customers for more than a year, and embedded mobile computing OEMs are now transitioning to Qualcomm Gobi’s second-generation LTE chipset, the MDM9x15, which enables lower power and smaller devices. Qualcomm Gobi’s LTE MDM9x25 is a LTE advanced services device that supports LTE carrier aggregation and LTE Category 4 with peak data rates of up to 150 Mbps.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Azerbaijan to start IMEI registration in December
Azerbaijan will launch a national system for registering International Mobile Equipment Identifier (IMEI) codes in December. Work on the issue started three years ago and the government approved the launch of the system earlier this year.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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PTCL launched Vfone CDMA Sindh package
PTCL has launched an attractive ‘Vfone Sindh Package’ for its Vfone customers in Sindh, giving them the freedom to communicate at the most economical call rates. Introduced specially for Sindh, this unique offer allows PTCL’s Vfone Sindh customers to make calls at nominal rates of PKR 0.50 paisa only. Supported by high-speed CDMA 1x technology, Vfone also offers SMS facility to all networks at a nominal rate of Rs. 0.30 per SMS while internet charges are Rs. 2.00 per 15 min. PTCL Vfone has the country’s largest WLL coverage and is available with both prepaid and postpaid options.Source: Pakobserver [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm, Oracle team up on platform for M2M app
Qualcomm Technologies and Oracle are working together to bring Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 support to QTI’s QSC6270-Turbo chipset, which uses QTI’s Gobi modem service for 3G. This collaboration will help accelerate the development and deployment of M2M applications with embedded mobile connectivity. The combination of the Java platform with the QSC6270-Turbo chipset, will offer a range of technical and business profits to M2M software developers and systems integrators. Java’s ‘write once, run anywhere’ delivers code portability, increased developer productivity. Support for Java on the QSC6270-Turbo chipset will enable developers with mobile development experience to write and execute Java applications directly on devices that incorporate a QSC6270-Turbo chipset, use the various hardware interfaces and capacities of the 3G modem. QTI’s integrated System-on-Chip designs enabled with Oracle Java ME Embedded 3.2 will help eliminate the need for an external processor or micro controller.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Vodafone Greece Deploys 3G Services in 900Mhz Bands
Vodafone Greece has become the first company in Greece to utilize the 900MHz frequency for better 3G coverage. The company investment has improved geographical coverage for the signal, and also a better quality signal indoors. The initial investment relates to the Peloponnese, Sterea Ellada and Western Greece and will soon extend to cover the entire country. Utilization of the 900MHz frequency is a follow-on to the €168.5 million investment Vodafone Greece made to renew and extend its frequency allocation.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Sun boosts 3G coverage
Philippine mobile operator Sun Cellular has further expanded its 3G facilities. Sun reported a coverage boost of almost 400 new 3G areas outside the National Capital Region (NCR), along various provinces of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Close to 50 new 3G sites have also been activated in the NCR. Additionally, in-building coverage has also been improved.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm to release quad-core processor for entry level smartphones
Qualcomm has announced plans to bring another type of quad-core processor to the market, but this time it will be a lower cost version of the popular Snapdragon S4 Pro. The designs for the new lower cost processor are coming from ARM Holdings and will likely make the entry level smartphone market a little bit more appeasing to those looking to upgrade to a smartphone for the first time. The Snapdragon S4 Pro processors from Qualcomm that are going to be lower cost will be considered the S4 Play processors, compared to the S4 Pro processors. The new entry level processors will bring better graphics performance to handsets with 720p HD displays. The chipsets will start to ship at the end of this year, so we could start to see the quad-core powered entry level handsets in 2013 and they will also be powerful enough to include competitive features.Source: Technobloom [/column] [column]
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Velcom expands DC HSDPA
Belarusian mobile operator Velcom has continued the upgrade of its 3G network. The operator installed Dual-Carrier HSDPA technology in 38 more base stations in September.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Qualcomm, AAAS, kajeet team up for Active Explorer programme
Qualcomm’s Wireless Reach Initiative is collaborating with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and kajeet on the Active Explorer mobile learning project. Active Explorer is a web-based learning platform developed and piloted by AAAS with funding from Wireless Reach. It uses smartphones and mobile broadband connectivity provided by kajeet to engage children in collecting, interpreting and sharing science-related data. Teachers and students in grades four and seven at four Washington DC-area schools are integrating Active Explorer into their classrooms and afterschool programmes as part of an extensive evaluation on whether technology can affect learning and motivation.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Access 4G LTE mobile broadband super-speeds with new 4th generation Mobile WiFi Device
Etisalat announced the launch of its first 4G LTE Mobile WiFi device, bringing its customers the opportunity to enjoy superfast browsing and downloading on the country’s first and widest 4G LTE network. 4G LTE Mobile WiFi is a wireless broadband router that features a light weight (120g), 1.45 inch TFT screen and an 8-10 hours long-lasting battery. The device notifies users of new messages and can save up to 300 messages. The device allows up to 10 users to connect simultaneously to enjoy a high-speed surfing experience at Wifi speeds of up to 30Mbps. Etisalat’s 4G LTE Mobile WiFi is ideal for small and medium organizations as well as for homes due to its high performance and stable connectivity.Source: Etisalat [/column] [column]
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KT launches automatic LTE roaming in Singapore
South Korean communications provider KT has launched an automatic LTE roaming service in Singapore. The LTE automatic roaming service is provided in the 1.8 GHz band in partnership with Singaporean mobile operator, M1. The service charges data at the same rate as the 3G data roaming service: at KRW 3.5 per packet with 5 GB of LTE data offered for free until 30 November. The operator also said there are ongoing talks with Hutchison Hong Kong, Singapore’s Star Hub, and Philippines’ Smart to offer global LTE roaming services.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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C Spire extends LTE network in Mississippi
C Spire Wireless has extended its LTE mobile broadband services to additional cities in Mississippi. Cities that now have access to C Spire’s LTE network include Farmington, Ripley, Sherman, Ecru, Kossuth, Corinth and Booneville.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Airtel widens 3.5G footprint
Airtel Nigeria, the local mobile unit of Indian telecoms group Bharti Airtel, has expanded coverage of its 3.5G wireless network in Oyo State, enabling the cellco’s subscribers in the region to access mobile broadband at higher speeds. Oyo State is central to the operations of Airtel, and in our quest to recreate a uniquely wholesome telecoms experience in line with our vision of becoming the most loved brand in the daily lives of Nigerians, we are renewing our contract with the Oyo people by empowering them to succeed through our ‘3.75G’ network footprints, innovative offerings, pocket-friendly value propositions and customer-focused initiatives. In February 2012 Airtel announced that it had boosted the maximum download speed available across its third-generation network to 42Mbps, following the implementation of Dual Carrier HSPA+ (DC-HSPA+) technology. At that date, the network was available in parts of all 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja.Source: Vanguard [/column] [column]
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3G price set at USD20m per 1MHz, two-thirds of previous proposed level
Bangladesh’s Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications (MoPT) has submitted a proposed minimum bidding price for 3G 2100MHz mobile spectrum to the finance ministry, ahead of the country’s planned licence auction early next year. The proposal sets the floor price per 1MHz at USD20 million, a reduction compared to the previous per-MHz level of USD30 million proposed by the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC). With four full 2×15MHz licences up for grabs to private sector operators, state-run Teletalk which has already launched 2100MHz services will be officially awarded the fifth 3G concession at a price dictated by the auction.Source: The Daily Star [/column] [column]
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Diginext introduces IQonn modem for 3G
Dutch software specialist Diginext has developed IQonn, its own software for mobile internet and roaming. The connection manager automatically manages the transition from 3G to Wi-Fi hotspots from a large number of networks and displays data usage. The connection can be secured and VPN established. The IQonn application can be delivered separately or in combination with a USB modem.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Aircel introduces 3G Dongle Value pack
The 3G dongle is available at Rs 1,777 where the consumer gets 2GB data every month for 3 months. This is a true value pack 3G Dongle as it provides staggered data benefits to the consumers for 3 months. The price and staggered benefits make this 3G dongle the best value for money product in the segment. The 3G Dongle is targeted at youth especially college students and young working professionals. The Aircel 3G Dongle is targeted at youth and young professionals as they consume large amount of data to fulfill their needs be it social networking, video streaming, downloading music or playing games.Source: Daily Pioneer [/column] [column]
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Trio of Firms Test LTE Technology for Emergency Services
Nokia Siemens Networks, Cisco and Harris have jointly announced that they have completed the initial section of the Public Safety Communications Research (PSCR) program phase 3 LTE Demonstration Network Test Plan. The results show these companies have completed conformance and interoperability testing of their public safety LTE solutions at the Department of Commerce Boulder Laboratories in Boulder, Colorado, and support the work of the PSCR program team. Nokia Siemens Networks supplied its public safety LTE radio access network solution with its partner Harris. This partner solution is currently being used in 700 MHz Band 14 LTE pilot programs with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department and with police officers in Miami-Dade County, Florida.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Telecom eyes DC-HSPA+ launch by year-end
Telecom New Zealand plans to upgrade parts of its network to Dual Carrier (DC)-HSPA+ technology by Christmas this year. According to Telecom Retail CEO Chris Quin, around 2,500 people in Auckland have been trialing the technology ahead of a commercial launch concentrated on Auckland and Wellington later this year. By the end of 2013, around half of the country will be covered by Telecom’s DC-HSPA+ network, which allows for theoretical mobile data speeds of up to 42Mbps. The report follows the announcement by rival cellco 2degrees that it has deployed DC-HSPA+ on 10% of its network, a figure it aims to increase to 50% by the end of next year. The country’s largest mobile operator by subscribers, Vodafone, was the first to introduce the technology, which went live in December 2010.Source: National Business Review [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]Alaska Communications to launch LTE in Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau
Alaska Communications (ACS) is poised to inaugurate its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in parts of Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau imminently, and is currently taking pre-orders for LTE-compatible phones. In addition, ACS will launch HSPA+ services in a number of other markets, including parts of the Mat-Su, much of the Kenai Peninsula, Sitka and Ketchikan. Last month US mobile giant AT&T Mobility announced that it had switched on its LTE network in Anchorage, Alaska, beating chief rival Verizon Wireless to the punch. For its part, in August 2010 Verizon filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to acquire the LTE-suitable 700MHz C Block spectrum licence covering Alaska from Triad, a designated entity that purchased the licence during the FCC’s 700MHz 2008 spectrum auction.Source: Alaska Journal [/column] [column]
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Tata Docomo offers unlimited 3G data plan for prepay users
Indian operator Tata Docomo has launched its unlimited 3G data plan ‘RCV 250’. The plan will give access to unlimited 3G data usage for 30 days and free talk time worth INR 250 with lifetime validity to its prepay customers.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Kuwaiti Networks Authorized to Reuse 1800Mhz Spectrum for LTE Services
Kuwait’s mobile networks have been granted licenses to deploy LTE based 4G services, the Minister of Communications has announced. Under the decision, the three telecommunication companies Zain, Viva and Wataniya Telecom were granted authorization to reform their 1800Mhz spectrum for LTE services subject to the payment of a KD 250,000 fee. The Ministry added that it has adopted a decree to realign the networks 900MHz holdings by increasing the frequencies allocated for each of Wataniya Telecom and Viva to 10 MHz, and reducing Zain’s holdings to 14 MHz.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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China Mobile inks retail deal to promote home-grown 3G use
China Mobile has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with retail firm D.phone to jointly promote China Mobile’s 3G network, phones and services. By utilizing D.phones nationwide retail sites, China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA devices will become more readily available. China Mobile is the largest cellco by subscribers in the country it is struggling to compete against its domestic rivals in the 3G market: whilst it cellco represented 65.3% of the total wireless market at the end of June 2012, it claimed 38.2% of the 3G market. The disparity is due largely to the operator’s choice of platform. China Mobile uses home-grown technology TD-SCDMA, whilst its rivals China Unicom and China Telecom utilize W-CDMA and CDMA2000 respectively. Consequently, Unicom and Telecom have access to a greater technology ecosystem, with a wider range of devices available to their customers.Source: China Retail News [/column] [column]
Wind calls for national wholesale LTE network
Wind Telecomunicazioni Italy has called for its rivals to pool their resources to help roll out national wholesale Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. Speaking on the sidelines at a conference in Capri, chief executive Maximi Ibarra commented: ‘I believe there is awareness among all mobile operators that there is the need to place, into a specifically created company, frequencies and networks. Competition will be on services’. Wind secured a number of sought-after frequencies in the Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico’s (MdSE’s) long-awaited LTE-suitable spectrum auction. Wind paid EUR481.7 million for a ‘specific’ allocation of spectrum in the 800MHz band, which it supplemented with a ‘general’ concession in the same band, priced at EUR496.1 million.Source: Reuters [/column] [column]
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8ta jumps on the LTE bandwagon with free Gauteng trial
Telkom Mobile (8ta) has become the latest South African mobile operator to confirm its intentions to launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology. Customers within 8ta’s LTE coverage areas across the Gauteng region will be able to apply to participate in a free trial between 1 November 2012 and 31 March 2013. The LTE service will comprise a 50GB data bundle and an LTE-enabled device. 8ta’s domestic rivals MTN, Vodacom and Cell C have all confirmed that they will switch on their respective 4G networks before the end of 2012.Source: IT News Africa [/column] [column]
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Tango becomes first LTE operator in Duchy
Tango Luxembourg has confirmed that it started offering commercial services over its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. At launch, the 4G network to cover around 60% of the population, principally in the south and centre of the country, plus all of the main cities in the north. Tango expects to expand the network to 90% of the population by the end of 2012. In June this year telecoms regulator Institut Luxembourgeois de Regulation (ILR) included an LTE concession in Tango’s 15-year 2G licence renewal, paving the way for it to be the first operator in the country to offer 4G services on a commercial basis.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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C Spire Expands LTE Coverage in Mississippi
U.S. Carrier C Spire Wireless has launched LTE services in new markets in Mississippi. Cities that now have LTE coverage include Ecru, Kossuth, Corinth, Farmington, Ripley, Sherman and Booneville. C Spire Plans to Offer 4G LTE Services in 31 Mississippi Markets Through October. An additional 6 Mississippi markets will be added by the end of 2012 as part of the company’s multi-million dollar investment. According to company, the markets cover 2,700 square miles, a population of 1.2 million and 364 cell sites. C Spire is offering several LTE smartphone and connected devices for its LTE network.Source: LTE World [/column] [column]
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Italian operators focus on LTE services launch
Operators in Italy are focusing on launching LTE services driving 3G+ subscriptions to 75 percent of all SIMs in 2017. H3G and Vodafone claim they will make 4G services commercially available by the end of 2012. Vodafone even identified Ivrea to be the first town with 4G technology via the experimental frequency of 1.8Ghz. A number of trials are currently underway in Italy to analyze the use of 800 Mhz for LTE services to see if there is any interference with TV services.Source: Pyramid Research [/column] [column]
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Megafon offers branded LTE router in Moscow
Russian mobile operator Megafon has announced the MR100-1 branded LTE router. Sales of the device launched in Moscow on 15 October. The device will cost RUB 4,900 with the Megafon Online package. The router supports LTE, 3G, GSM technologies, and data speeds of up to 100 Mbps. It can be used to connect up to 10 devices via Wi-Fi.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Taoglas Unveils Range of LTE Antennas
Taoglas USA, a provider of antennas has unveiled a range of ultra-wideband LTE antennas. Included in this off-the-shelf range are through hole, adhesive and connector mount external antennas as well as internal, surface mount, on-board, and off-board, flexible polymer antennas. The new TG.30 Apex, FXUB.66 Maximus and PA.710A Warrior wide-band antennas cover all working frequencies in the 700-6000 MHz spectrum including 2G/3G/4G cellular, Wi-Fi, ISM, GPS and AGPS. The demand for high performance wireless access is driving the move to 4G/LTE networks. With LTE devices, there are two antenna ports for transmitting and receiving information enabling the high throughput that today’s connected devices require,” said Dermot O’Shea, director at Taoglas.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Vivo picks Ericsson as supplier for 4G/LTE network
Vivo has selected Ericsson to supply and implement a 4G/LTE network in the North and Mid-Western regions of Brazil, as well as the states of Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Sergipe. Ericsson is selected as supplier for Vivo’s 4G/LTE network, which will feature Ericsson’s latest RBS 6000 multi-standard radio base stations. Ericsson will also be in charge of network implementation, including network rollout, design and support services.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Smart in talks with Asian telcos for LTE roaming agreements
Smart Communications is in talks with several Asian telecommunications companies regarding LTE roaming agreements, which will allow Smart subscribers to surf the internet with enhanced speeds abroad. Discussions are currently ongoing between Smart and Japan’s NTT Docomo, Hong Kong’s Hutchison Telecommunications, South Korea’s KT, and Singapore’s StarHub.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Polkomtel to provide CDMA services for Energa-Operator
Polkomtel has won a four-year contract to provide services for power company Energa-Operator. The operator will supply 3GPP/CDMA data services. The contract is worth PLN 48.1 million.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Telenor Launches LTE Services in Norway
Telenor has launched its LTE network in Norway, with coverage initially available in 11 cities and towns. Telenor is launching its 4G network in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Lørenskog, Sandnes, Lillestrøm, Asker, Bærum, Lofthus in Hardanger and Longyearbyen. By the end of the year Fredrikstad, Sarpsborg, Skien, Porsgrunn, Drammen and Kristiansand will have 4G coverage from Telenor. After this an extension programme will continue until the whole of Norway is covered. Tromsø will be covered in the first quarter of 2013.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Vodacom Launches LTE Services in South Africa
Vodacom’s LTE service had been officially switched on open for business. The LTE service will initially be accessible via approximately 70 base stations in Johannesburg, with plans to have 500 sites upgraded by the end of this year. Vodacom Group CEO said that they will be rolling out LTE services using existing spectrum, but to unlock the full potential of this technology and transform connectivity in South Africa, additional spectrum is needed to be released by ICASA.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Telefonica’s Vivo unit picks Ericsson, Huawei for LTE rollout
Vivo has selected Ericsson and Huawei Technologies to supply it with Long Term Evolution (LTE) equipment to support its national rollout. Spanish owner Telefonica, has confirmed plans to install a total of 4,700 base transceiver stations (BTS), of which Ericsson will deploy 2,700 and Huawei the remainder. Ericsson will be responsible for delivering Vivo’s 4G network infrastructure including its RBS 6000 multi-standard radio base stations in the north and mid-western regions of the country, as well as covering the states of Sao Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Sergipe.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Telenor Norge inaugurates LTE in eleven locations
Telenor Norge has launched commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services in eleven cities and towns across the country. Initially the new 4G network will be available in Oslo, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Lorenskog, Sandnes, Lillestrom, Asker, Baerum, Lofthus in Hardanger and Longyearbyen. At launch, meanwhile, Telenor has confirmed that its LTE services will only be accessible via PC, laptop or tablet, although it noted that mobile handsets users should be able to connect to the services ‘in good time for Christmas’.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Yota announces LTE-Advanced 300Mbps deployment in Moscow
Scartel (Yota) has introduced a network based on the LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) standard in Moscow, which is capable of providing downlink transmission speeds of up to 300Mbps to end-users. However, the company notes that consumer devices capable of supporting the technology are not anticipated until 1H13. Although it has not been confirmed which vendor supplied Yota with the LTE-A equipment.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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4G Smartphones ring in change for SA
Vodacom announced the launch of its Long Term Evolution (LTE), another term for faster cellphone internet connectivity. The cellphone operator is the first network to offer the service in SA. However, the devices that can access the technology will be available in SA only at the end of the month. Even then, there will be a low supply of them because of global demand. The 70 live base stations that will provide coverage for the LTE are capable of handling up to 100 megabytes per second (Mbps). Vodacom contract customers can activate the service by calling 111 or by visiting a Vodacom shop. However, the LTE service requires a 64k or 128k SIM card and is available only on selected handsets, including the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 phones and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. It is also available on the Samsung Galaxy 10.1 tablet.Source: iol.co.za [/column] [column]
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Airspan receives LTE certification for Air4G in Russia
Airspan Networks has received certification from the Russian Federal Agency for Communications (Rossvyaz) for the Air4G line of products for LTE network deployments throughout Russia. This certification grants operators and carriers the authority to deploy LTE networks with Airspan’s Air4G base stations in the 2.3-2.7 GHz band as well as the addition of micro and pico Wimax base stations in the 3.3-3.7 GHz band. Air4G is compliant of operating either LTE or Mobile Wimax, or running both platforms concurrently. Air4G supports a number of LTE features, including advanced antenna technologies, which support a network.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Cosmote Romania to launch 4G/LTE in 2013
Cosmote Romania will launch 4G/LTE in 2013 under the license it purchased during the country’s largest spectrum auction which took place in September. Cosmote Romania CEO Stefanos Theocharoupoulos said that the company has finalized the works that enable it to offer LTE services. In the spectrum auction conducted by telecom regulator Ancom, OTE subsidiary Cosmote won one block in the 800 MHz band, two blocks in the 900 MHz band, five blocks in the 1800 MHz band and two blocks in the 2600 MHz (FDD) band, valid from 2014 through 2029, for an amount of EUR 179.88 million. Cosmote thus renewed its rights over the spectrum portfolio previously held and increased its holdings by 58 percent.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Plus provided LTE for Warsaw film festival
Plus has provided its LTE services for the Warsaw film festival, which took place from 12 to 21 October. Wi-Fi hotspots using LTE technology was deployed at festival venues.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Teletalk set to bring 3G to Bangladesh
Bangladesh has introduced a 3G service through state-run mobile operator Teletalk on 14 October. The initial price for a 3G-enabled SIM (Subscriber Identification Module) is BDT 1,500 and existing users will get preference. According to the Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), Teletalk had nearly 1.4 million subscribers in August of whom only 25,000 subscribers were using its internet connection, while the six mobile phone operators had a combined 99.5 million subscribers. Being the state-run operator, Teletalk was given the opportunity to launch 3G experimentally before other operators.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]CTU selects Czech mates; approves four bids for 4G auction
The Czech Telecommunication Office (CTU) has formally accepted all four bids submitted for its forthcoming auction of 4G mobile frequencies, including one from a potential market entrant. In a statement, the national regulator confirmed that the applications – from incumbents T-Mobile Czech Republic, Telefonica O2 CR and Vodafone Czech Republic and local financial firm PPF Group’s subsidiary PPF Mobile Services – have all been given the green light, allowing them to proceed to the tender phase. The CTU hopes to have made its final decision on the granting of 4G licenses suitable for Long Term Evolution (LTE) technologies by the end of this year.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Du completes tests on LTE network
Du has announced the successful testing of two technologies on its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network, which the firm says will greatly improve user experience when launched in the near future. In a press release on its website, Du says it has tested Circuit Switched Fallback technology, which enables customers to enjoy LTE data speeds, while also being able to receive and place voice calls on Du’s 3G network without interrupting their mobile broadband connection. The operator has also successfully tested 4×4 multiple-input and multiple-output (MIMO) technology, achieving mobile broadband speeds of up to 300Mbps on its LTE network.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Orange DC-HSPA+ coverage nears 50%
Orange Slovakia has announced that maximum theoretical mobile data speeds of 42Mbps are now available in all regional capitals of Slovakia via its DC-HSPA+ network which it launched in late 2011, representing ‘nearly 50%’ of the country’s population. DC-HSPA+ technology has been deployed at all 3G base stations in Banskej Bystrici, Bratislave, Kosiciach, Nitre, Presove, Trencine, Trnave and Ziline, and the 42Mbps service is also available in almost 300 other locations. All these locations give access to theoretical maximum upload speeds of 5.8Mbps.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Anatel to sign 4G authorizations on 16 October
Brazil’s National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) has announced that the authorizations to use radio frequencies in the sub ranges of 2.500 MHz to 2.690 MHz, 451 MHz to 458 MHz and 461 MHz to 468 MHz will be issued. The 2.5 GHz band will be used to bring 4G mobile telephony to Brazil, while the 450 MHz auction will permit rural areas to be served by voice and data services. All municipalities with over 100,000 inhabitants will have 4G coverage by 31 December 2016.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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STC introduces exclusive Huawei Ascend P1 LTE
STC has announced the exclusive launch of the Huawei Ascend P1 LTE, the first Huawei 4G device in the world. The device, which was introduced during Gitex Dubai 2012, comes with the Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 OS. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen at 950 x 540 pixels, and employs Corning’s Gorilla II glass and Super AMOLED HD technologies. The Ascend P1 LTE comes loaded with a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8960 dual-core processor, a 4 GB internal memory, 1 GB of RAM, and an external memory support of 64 GB. It also comes with an 8 megapixels AF, dual-LED flash rear-facing camera, with 30 frames-per-second picture quality, and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera.Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Etisalat extends SIM registration cut-off; LTE coverage, speed to get boost
Etisalat has given 1.5 million of its mobile phone subscribers more time to update their details under the first phase of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority’s (TRA’s) SIM re-registration campaign. Etisalat also plans to cover more than 99% of the UAE’s population with its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network by 2015. Etisalat customers will be able to experience maximum download speeds of up to 300Mbps when devices that support such speeds become available, which could possibly be as soon as next year.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Cosmote confirms 2013 LTE launch plans
Cosmote Romania is preparing to launch services based on 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology as early as next year. The chief executive revealed that they will launch LTE as soon as they are in possession of the license. Their network is prepared, so they will launch LTE next year. With LTE, internet access will be much faster and the applications will be more user-friendly.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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SmarTone covering underground with LTE
SmarTone has announced that its LTE mobile network will offer coverage of the underground railway network. Beginning with one station, Admiralty, and expanding to stations/tunnels between Admiralty, Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Wanchai and Causeway Bay by the end of the month. Coverage of all MTR stations and tunnels is scheduled for early 2013.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Smart explores LTE roaming partnerships with Asian telcos
Smart Communications, Inc. is in talks with several Asian telecommunications companies to allow Smart subscribers abroad to surf the Internet via Long Term Evolution (LTE). Discussions are currently ongoing between Smart and Japan’s NTT Docomo, Hong Kong’s Hutchison Telecommunications, South Korea’s KT Corp., and Singapore’s StarHub. Smart commercially launched its LTE service last August – the first Philippine telco to do so. Smart LTE is also one of the first commercial deployments of the technology in Asia.Source: Manila standard today [/column] [column]
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Clearwire brings 4G service to high school first aiders
Clearwire has announced it has teamed up with the Innovative Technology Education Fund (ITEF) to bring Clear 4G devices and service to St Louis Public Schools, namely Gateway STEM High School. Students of the Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Programme at Gateway now have access to mobile broadband and are able to run the portable EKG software, take vital signs, assess a patient and create reports virtually anywhere in the Clear coverage area;Source: Telecom Paper [/column] [column]
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Telecom Italia to Launch LTE Services Next Month
Telecom Italia has announced that it will launch its LTE network on the 7th November, with coverage initially available in Rome, Milan, Turin and Naples. By the end of the year new LTE services will be rolled out to more than 20 cities, and then to the rest of Italy. New USB modems and tablets equipped with LTE technology, bundled with special data packages, will go on sale in the four launch cities from 7 November. Telecom Italia invested EUR1.2 billion to acquire 800, 1800 and 2600 MHz frequencies, confirming the company’s desire to build increasingly modern networks.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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India’s First Multi-mode LTE Smartphone Shown Off
Bharti Airtel and Huawei have announced the launch of India’s first multi-mode LTE TDD smartphone. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, Huawei Ascend P1 LTE smartphone handles mobile data services via the LTE network and voice calls on the underlying 3G network using Circuit Switched Voice Fall Back (CSFB voice) technology.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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World’s First Commercial Satellite LTE Network
Space Data Corp and Lemko have announced the successful deployment of the world’s first satellite-based commercial LTE network. The network was deployed in Atqasuk, Alaska and offers subscribers mobile broadband data speeds of over 70Mbps. The LTE over satellite service is enabled by Lemko’s patented DiMoWiNe (Distributed Mobile Wireless Network) software. Lemko’s DiMoWiNe is a virtualized core software program co-located at the eNodeB. By virtualizing the core, all switching and routing in the network is moved to the network’s edge, resulting in a LTE solution with greater latency tolerances and the ability to deliver mobile broadband over satellite. DiMoWiNe reduces the network’s signaling traffic and all backhaul is transported as an “over-the-top” IP application.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Bharti, Qualcomm and Huawei launch multi-mode smartphone
Bharti Airtel has announced the launch of India’s first multi-mode Long Term Evolution Time Division Duplex (LTE-TDD) smartphone in cooperation with Qualcomm Technologies and Huawei. Huawei’s Ascend P1 LTE smartphone utilizes Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 processor and handles high speed data via the LTE network, and voice calls on the 3G network through Circuit Switched Fall Back (CSFB) technology. Bharti launch India’s first 4G network in Kolkata. As applicable to any new technology across the world, the long term adoption of 4G will rely on a variety of factors, specifically the device ecosystem readiness. The availability of 4G voice and data compatible devices will play a defining role in massifying 4G, and driving its adoption.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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AT&T to Provide LTE Connectivity for M-Health Monitors
More than 35 million Americans are over age 65, and that number is set to nearly double in 20 years. Those 85 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population in the United States and many currently suffer from some form of chronic disease and some form of disability; and if possible, prefer to remain at home rather than transfer to a care facility. In an effort to make caring for patients outside of hospital and nursing home walls more accessible, and to improve quality of life for the elderly, ¬AT&T and Embedded Wireless are teaming up to wirelessly enable a new remote patient monitoring platform. The companies today announced that AT&T will be the exclusive LTE mobile internet provider for the Zilant Wellness Remote Monitoring Platform and a mobile personal emergency response (mPERS) system.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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MTS boots network to HSPA+
Mobile Telephony of Serbia (MTS), the wireless arm of fixed line incumbent Telekom Srbija, has upgraded its 3G infrastructure to HSPA+, the company announced yesterday. The boosted network will deliver download speeds of more than 10Mbps to end users, with potential upload speeds of 3Mbps. MTS’s 3G network covers 75% of the population including all major cities, towns, and roads. MTS added that the upgrade would ease the transition to 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) in the future.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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South Africa nears 4G spectrum awards
South Africa’s long-awaited awarding of spectrum suitable for the provision of Long Term Evolution (LTE) services is reportedly drawing near, Minister of Communications Dina Pule told delegates that the Department of Communications is ‘almost at the point where we will be able to allocate’ spectrum for LTE. The minister went on to say that an announcement would be made ‘probably by next month’, although she added that the 800MHz digital dividend band would only become available in 2015. Other spectrum, such as frequencies in the 2.6Hz band, is expected to be available for use immediately.Source: MyBroadband [/column] [column]
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Scartel may open 4G network to other operators
Wireless broadband provider Scartel, which trades under the Yota brand, is preparing to open its network to more operators. The company’s network is currently used by only Scartel itself and MegaFon. However, although Rostelecom, MTS, Vimpelcom and MegaFon all secured 4G spectrum in July, the bandwidth has yet to be converted from military use, leading to speculation that more operators will seek to provide 4G services via Scartel’s network.Source: Vedemosti [/column] [column]
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Movistar launches 4G HSPA+ network in Colombia
Movistar has launched its 4G HSPA+ network in Colombia. The service will initially be available in 21 cities of Colombia, covering 49 percent of the country’s population. Subscribers will be able to access broadband speeds of 4 Mbps. Movistar’s 4G HSPA+ offering includes smartphone tariff plans of COP 52,900, including mobile voice, data and SMS services. Tariff plan for modem and tablet users are available for monthly fees starting at COP 29,900 (VAT included), with the first month of service free of charge. The operator also offers smartphones supporting 4G HSPA+ technology, such as Samsung Galaxy SIII, Samsung Galaxy Note, Nokia Lumia 900 and soon the iPhone 5. Movistar 4G subscribers can also acquire the Huawei E353 and ZTE MF699 modems.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Orange Confirms Swiss LTE Launch Next June
Orange Switzerland has kicked off a series of road shows around the country to promote its forthcoming LTE services, although the launch is not due until next June. Orange has decided that the full commercial LTE based 4G launch will take place in 10 cities on 1 June 2013. Orange will also offer 4G for the iPhone 5. Within the investment programme started in 2010, Orange is investing over CHF 700 million (US$760 million) in the modernization and further expansion of its mobile phone network, which includes the adoption and commercialization of 4G.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Bharti adds third 4G City
Bharti Airtel has extended 4G services to Pune, the third city to be covered by the operator’s Time Division Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) network. A Bharti official said that customers would have access to minimum download speeds of between 10Mbps and 15Mbps. The cellco launched the nation’s first LTE service in April this year and its networks also cover Calcutta and Bangalore.Source: Indian Express [/column] [column]
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Telekom Austria ready to offer 4G services in Serbia
Telekom Austria is waiting for Serbia to invite bids for Telekom Srbija in order to say whether it will bid for the Serbian landline and mobile provider. Telekom Austria, which operates in Serbia through mobile operator Vip mobile, is doing everything it can to bring the iPhone smartphones to the local market, however, that this also depends on the decision of the iPhone maker, US consumer electronics company Apple. Telekom Austria, which has invested over EUR 25.3 million in Serbia in the first half of 2012 alone, is also ready to offer 4G technology to the local market, which will depend on the Serbian regulations and procedures, he said. Telekom Austria has so far invested EUR 710 million in Serbia, including the fee it paid for the mobile licence, he said.Source: Blic [/column] [column]
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4G Deployment Spurs Wireless Test Equipment Uptake in Asia
The wireless test equipment market in Southeast Asia, Australia and New Zealand is expected to grow at a double digit rate owing to the rapid commercialization of the 4G cellular wireless standards and the increasing number of 3G network deployments. New analysis from Frost & Sullivan finds that the market earned revenues of over US$312.8 million in 2011 and estimates this to reach US$921.1 million in 2017.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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HTC Unveils 5-inches J Butterfly with 1080 P Display
HTC J Butterfly phone with 5 inch full HD display has now been made official. This is the world’s first smart phone with 1080 pixel display boasting sharper and delicious screen quality. HTC J Butterfly, weighing 140 grams will sport a 5.0-inch, super LCD3 with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a startling pixel density of 440 ppi. LCD2 in HTC One X was considered as best panel in market but this new LCD3 is going to be our next champion in displays. Despite its hefty screen, the device is relatively slim at 9.5mm. HTC J butterfly is powered with quad-core Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 processor having 1.5GHz. It carries 2GB of RAM with 16GB internal memory along with a microSD card slot. It will run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with 4 senses on top. However, HTC is promising battery of 2,020 mAH which seems enough but not sufficient for such a large display.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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UK Based EE Outlines LTE Pricing Plans
EE has outlined the pricing plans for its forthcoming LTE based services. The services were launched on 30th October in ten cities across the UK. The company plans six further cities coming online in the run up to Christmas, with further cities and rural locations planned for 2013, and 98% of the population due to be covered by the end of 2014. Mobile data allowances start with the light data usage entry plan, offering 500MB (£36/pm) and extending up to 8GB (£56/pm) for the heavier data user. All customers will be able to tether or use VoIP services as part of their plan – with no need to buy specific data add-ons. Access to BT’s Wi-Fi hotspots is also included.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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MTS Belarus reports 800,000 3G mobile internet subscribers
MTS Belarus has announced that the number of people signed up to its 3G mobile internet services increased by 12% in the three months ended 30 September 2012 to more than 800,000. It now claims to cover the entire territory of the Republic with a total of 1,698 base transceiver stations (BTS), of which half are able to support dual-carrier HSPA+ with maximum download speeds of 42Mbps. In the third quarter the operator added 3G in a number of new locations in the Brest region (Baranovichi), Shavrova (Vitebsk), Grodno and Lida, Neman (Minsk), Borisov (Minsk region) and in parts of Mogilev.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Digitel sets December LTE launch date following 1800MHz award
Digitel has set a date of December 2012 to launch 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) data services utilizing the 1800MHz frequency allocation. LTE services will be rolled out initially in a few selected urban centers with the highest concentration of mobile data demand, with plans to expand coverage further in 2013. Digitel’s main focus remains for now on the completion of its national 3G W-CDMA/HSPA network deployment in conjunction with the rollout and upgrading of high speed fibre-optic ring backbone infrastructure.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Russia’s Yota launches LTE-advanced network with Huawei
Yota Networks, in partnership with Huawei, has launched a LTE-advanced commercial network in Moscow. Yota selected Huawei as its technology partner to provide mobile broadband -based services powered by a next-generation LTE network. For the project, Huawei modernized its SingleRAN LTE/EPC service for LTE-Advanced (in terms of 3GPP rev10). The service features Carrier Aggregation technology, which provides downlink peak rates of up to 300 Mbps, depending on the capacity of the radio channel.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Six weigh in for LTE
Six companies have submitted bids for the five 1800MHz frequency bands put up for auction by Polish telecoms regulator the Office of Electronic Communications (UKE). Cellcos Polkomtel, Orange Poland, P4 Sferia, and Polska Telefonia Cyfrowa (PTC). Bidding companies are permitted to submit up to three offers for the concessions. The concessions are valid until 31 December 2027 and require operators to launch commercially within the first twelve months from receiving the licenses, and to have 1,800 base stations within two years.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Sybase 365 enables LTE roaming service for Globe, CMHK
Sybase 365 has enabled Philippines mobile operator Globe Telecom to launch its LTE roaming service with China Mobile Hong Kong Company (CMHK). LTE Roaming is one of several services Sybase 365 offers on its Sybase IPX 365 (IP Exchange) network, enabling Globe to offer global roaming to its LTE subscribers. Sybase IPX 365 is a suite of IP services and connectivity options that provide global data roaming, voice switching (both on-net and off-net), roaming signaling, BlackBerry connectivity, MMS, and SMS.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Telstra launches own-branded LTE tablet
Telstra has launched its Telstra 4G Tablet. The tablet features a 10.1-inch touchscreen, runs on Android 4.0, and is powered by a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor. The device supports LTE, comes with 16 GB of internal memory (expandable to 32 GB), and features a 2-megapixel front and 5-megapixel rear camera. Telstra offers the 4G Tablet outright for AUD 480 or with a plan for AUD 49 per month over 24 months, which comes with 4 GB of monthly data.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Infotel Broadband ready for VoLTE trial
Infotel Broadband Services has informed the Indian telecommunication ministry that it is ready for trial runs of a voice calls service over its LTE mobile broadband network. IBSL did not apply to bid in the upcoming auction of GSM spectrum. The company has instead developed voice technology in preparation for the unified licensing regime recommended by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, under which consumers will be able to get voice, messaging and video using a single devices. VoLTE technology would enable IBSL to work with 2G, 3G, NLD and ILD networks.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Google and LG Show Off Nexus 4 Smartphone
Google and LG have shown off the latest in their Nexus branded Android smartphones – the Nexus 4. The phone will be launched in time for Christmas, with sales in selected markets from next month. Nexus 4 is sold unlocked and is GSM/HSPA+ compatible so it will operate on more than 200 network providers worldwide. Retail stores will start selling the smartphone in Europe, Central/South Americas, Asia, CIS and the Middle East will begin from the end of November.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Vodafone Starts Spoiler Marketing Campaign As EE Prepares LTE Launch
Vodafone UK has started an aggressive marketing campaign on the eve of the launch of LTE services by rival network, EE. EE plans to launch its LTE network after securing a head start over its rivals which have to wait until next year before being able to bid on the necessary radio spectrum. Vodafone started its marketing onslaught with branded wraps around many of the UK’s leading newspapers. The company expects to spend £4 million on the spoiler campaign. Any existing customer who wants to upgrade to Vodafone’s LTE services next year will have 70% knocked off the cost of their outstanding contract.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Visafone partners with RIM for launch of CDMA-based BlackBerry services
Nigeria’s Visafone Communications will launch what it claims is the first CDMA-based BlackBerry solution in the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region in partnership with Canadian vendor Research In Motion (RIM). The two companies have confirmed a range of devices, including the BlackBerry Curve 9310, the BlackBerry Curve 9370 and the BlackBerry Bold 9930 smartphones, with pre-booking available from today. Visafone CDMA 1xEV-DO network currently covers more than 170 towns and cities across 26 states, and at the end of June 2012 the operator had 2.428 million subscribers on its books, giving it a market share of less than 3%.Source: All Africa [/column] [column]
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China 3G subscribers surge in first 3 quarters
The number of people subscribing to 3G, mobile phone services in China increased by 74.22 million in the first nine months of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. There were 1.37 billion phone users in the country by the end of September, Zhang Feng, director of telecommunication development department at MIIT, told a press conference. The number of Internet broadband users rose 20.57 million to 550 million at the end of September. The Internet penetration rate reached 41.1 percent at the end of September. Main business revenues for China’s telecommunication industry jumped 9.2 percent year on year to hit 801 billion yuan (HK$989 billion) in the first nine months.Source: Xinhua [/column] [column]
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Google Unveils New Nexus Smartphone and Tablets
Google has announced its new line of Nexus Smartphone and Tablets, all powered by New Android 4.2, a new flavor of Jelly Bean operating system that was planned for launch in an event which got cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. New models include Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10. Nexus 4 is next in line Google smartphone, manufactured in by LG that comes with a quad-core processor, a 4.7″ display and wireless charging a technology that is getting momentum these days. Nexus 4 having Chipset: Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon.Source: ProPakistani [/column] [column]
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TIM selects Ericsson, Huawei, Nokia Siemens for 4G network
Mobile operator TIM Brasil announced that equipment manufacturers Ericsson, Huawei and Nokia Siemens Networks will be the suppliers of its 4G infrastructure. The operator said that it signed contracts with the three companies to implement LTE technology, but did not mention any financial details. The timetable established by the Brazilian government gives operators a deadline of April 2013 to launch 4G services.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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EE inaugurates commercial LTE service in eleven cities
EE has launched its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) service in eleven cities across the country, in line with previously announced plans. Initially the new network will cover the following locations: Bristol, Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield and Southampton. Looking ahead though EE expects to expand coverage by 2,000 square miles each month, taking the new superfast mobile broadband service to new cities, while also providing denser coverage in those locations where it has already launched. Alongside the LTE launch, EE has also confirmed that its ‘Fibre Broadband’ service, which will offer downlink speeds of up to 76Mbps, is available from today to around eleven million premises.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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LTC set to launch Laos’s first 4G network next month
Laos is expected to gain its first Long Term Evolution (LTE) network next month, with Lao Telecommunications Company (LTC) aiming to introduce 4G services during the ninth Asia-Europe Meeting Summit when it is held in Vientiane. The new LTE network will be made available to citizens in the capital, as well as to those delegates attending the summit, while the mobile network operator is aiming to expand coverage to other unnamed provinces by early next year. It is understood that LTC will use a 4G solution provided by Chinese vendor Huawei for its 4G infrastructure.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Vodafone launches LTE in Rome
Vodafone Italy has inaugurated its new 4G network based on Long Term Evolution (LTE) in Rome and Milan, and intends to cover a further 20 cities by March 2013. The launch follows extensive trials at Vodafone’s research facility in Ivrea, a town in the north-west of the country. Vodafone will initially offer LTE access via an ‘Internet Key 4G’ USB dongle, a Wi-Fi device and a Samsung Galaxy 8.9 tablet. All packages cost EUR30 (USD38.7) per month and include a 15GB data allowance, while the last named includes a EUR15 monthly supplement to cover the device itself. Vodafone’s surprise launch means that the cellco has beaten rival TIM to the punch; earlier this month the market leader said that it intended to launch LTE services on 7 November, covering Milan, Turin, Rome and Naples; coverage is expected to be extended to a further 20 cities by the end of the year.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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Astelit confirmed as gaining nationwide CDMA-800 licence
Ukraine’s telecoms regulator the NCCIR has confirmed that cellco Astelit has been allocated 5MHz of CDMA 800 frequencies in each of Ukraine’s 27 regions following negotiations on redistributing 800MHz spectrum amongst existing CDMA licence holders. Astelit, which intends to use the frequencies for nationwide mobile broadband internet services, had previously been issued with twelve regional licences with various bandwidths to replace legacy D-AMPS concessions, but has gained an extra 15 regions via the refarming process. Existing nationwide CDMA mobile broadband operator Intertelecom has been allocated 20MHz of CDMA-800 spectrum in five regions, 17.5MHz in 20 regions, 15MHz in one region and 10.5MHz in a single region, under its renewed licences, the NCCIR’s decision confirmed.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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LTE Backhaul Summit 2013 is taking place on 24-26 Jun 2013 at Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands. LTE Backhaul Summit will build upon 2013’s special focus track that took place for the first time at the industry leading LTE World Summit. For details visit: backhaul.lteconference.com[/column] [column]
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Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase
Caspian Telecoms Conference & Showcase will take place on 18-19 APRIL 2013 in Istanbul, Turkey. Caspian Telecoms Conference is the only event for the telecoms industry for Turkey, CIS, the Black Sea States and their neighboring Caspian and Central Asian regions. Please visit: http://www.caspiantelecoms.com/index.php/en/[/column] [column]
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TM Forum Management World Asia 2013
TM Forum Management World Asia 2013 event will be taking place March 12 -13, 2013, Singapore. The availability of high-speed broadband across Asia is creating opportunities for service providers to generate new revenue streams with digital services, delivering innovative products and services often through partnership. Please visit: http://www.tmforum.org/Management-World-Asia/13951/home.html[/column] [column]
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Mobile Internet World& Awards 2012
The Mobile Internet World& Awards 2012 that will be held on 5-7 Dec in Beijing China. Mobile Internet World & Awards (MIWA) is the largest and most elite global mobile Internet summit. It is hosted by CDMC Events. MIWA 2012 specifically designed for mobile Internet leaders to connect with each other, to learn from top industry influencers, and to promote their initiatives. Please visit: http://www.cdmc.org.cn/mi2012/[/column] [column]
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4th annual Broadband Traffic Management 2012
The 4th annual Broadband Traffic Management 2012 event will be held on 6th – 8th November 2012, London. NEW 6 Track Agenda over 3 days Including: Mobile Video, Policy Control, Wifi, Network Intelligence, Signal Congestion & Data Pricing. NEW features for 2012 – Operator Mindshare, Global OTT Debate, Analyst Attack & Bespoke Industry Survey Results Please visit: http://broadbandtrafficevent.com/[/column] [column]
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IMS Asia conference on 27th – 28th November 2012 PARKROYAL, Singapore
Informa are delighted to announce the launch of the inaugural IMS Asia conference which will be held in Singapore on the 27th & 28th November. The conference will bring together the region’s leading mobile, fixed and hybrid operators, content providers, application developers, IT/software players, network equipment and OEM’s for two days of case studies, interactive panel debates and extensive networking opportunities. Please visit: http://asia.ims-conference.com/[/column] [column]
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Mobile Commerce World China Summit 2013
Mobile Commerce World China Summit 2013 will be held on 18th-19th April, 2013 in Shanghai, China. Mobile Commerce World 2013China Summit is the only international business conference focusing on mobile commerce business in China. Please visit: http://www.cdmc.org.cn/mc/[/column] [column]
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Qualcomm 3G / LTE Summit 2012
Qualcomm 3G / LTE Summit 2012 will be held in Hong Kong from 4 – 6 December 2012. The Qualcomm 3G / LTE Summit expands on the former CDMA Summit by uniting more worldwide device manufacturers, operators, and software and component technology companies than ever before. We are introducing new segments of 3G and LTE to the event and adding a focused agenda for Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD). Please visit: http://3gltesummit.qualcomm.com/[/column] [column]
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Phone World Magazine
CACF has launched 5th Edition of Phone World Magazine covering the devices and their ecosystem serving to bridge the gap between the OEMs, Operators, Distributors, Retailers, and the Consumers. Phone World 5th Edition is available in Pakistani markets. Pdf is available on www.phoneworld.com.pk . PhoneWorld website has latest local telecom news, handsets and also has blog section. For subscription email to: info@phoneworld.com.pk[/column] [column]
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2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 – RM-898
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
Chipset Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon
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2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset NovaThor U8420
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2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.0.x (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset Huawei K3V2
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2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
CDMA 800
3G Network HSDPA 2100
DATAGPRS/EDGE/Speed/WLAN/BLUE TOOTH/ USB/
Operating System Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
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Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has introduced its Liquid Radio WCDMA software suite to enhance performance of existing WCDMA networks. The advanced software combines three features, including Continuous Packet Connectivity (CPC), Multi-Band Load Balancing (MBLB) and Quality of Service (QoS) differentiation. Continuous Packet Connectivity enables operators to use radio network resources by reducing interference. It does this by turning off transmitters in mobile devices when no data needs to be sent. CPC enables the network to support five times more users and four times more uplink throughput. QoS differentiation makes it possible to have up to 50 percent more users per network cell.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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Huawei completes LTE-to-GSM CSFB test
Huawei has completed a LTE to GSM CSFB (Circuit Switched Fallback) test to reduce voice setup delays from LTE to GSM network by two seconds, improve handover success rates and provide end users with voice experience on GSM/LTE networks. Different than the redirecting accessing process found in the 3GPP Release 8 and Release 9 standards, Huawei adopted CCO (Cell Change Order) with NACC (Network Assisted Cell Change) technology for its CSFB voice optimization test to enables devices to skip mobile searches when switching from LTE to GSM networks. In case of failure, the devices directly search for signals in LTE idling process without accessing the mobile again. Huawei’s CSFB voice optimization test speeds up a GSM/LTE interoperable mobility progress and also helps operators to accelerate the evolution of existing GSM to LTE networks and promotes the development of whole mobile broadband industry chain.Source: TelecomPaper [/column] [column]
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NSN Wins Indonesian 3G Network Upgrade Contract
Indonesia’s Indosat has selected Nokia Siemens Networks to provide GSM and 3G mobile broadband infrastructure and services to deliver mobile services in 900Mhz in Central and East Java, Sumatra, and Kalimantan. The new 3G service became available in Bukit Tinggi and Padang in West Sumatra on October 6, with the remaining regions across Central & East Java, Kalimantan and Sumatra coming up soon. As part of the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks is also upgrading its NetAct network management system to enable consolidated and effective monitoring, management and optimization of Indosat GSM and 3G networks.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Ericsson Wins Oman LTE Network Deployment Contract
Ericsson has won a network upgrade contract in the Middle-East from Oman based Omantel. Ericsson is to build Omantel’s LTE network and transform its Radio Access Network (RAN).The agreement also marks the beginning of a new managed services partnership between the two companies, in which Ericsson provided Omantel its assurance of operational efficiency and improved network quality. Ericsson is also currently Omantel’s sole packet core vendor to both 2G and 3G data services.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN), Cisco and public sector technology company Harris have completed initial testing of the public safety LTE broadband network in the US. The companies are supporting the aim of the US First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) to create a nationwide, multi-vendor public safety network for real-time voice, video and data communication for emergency services. The network architecture conformance and interoperability testing was completed at the Department of Commerce Laboratories in Boulder, Colorado. NSN supplied the LTE radio access network component for the network.Source: Mobile Business Briefing [/column] [column]
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Ericsson Wins Brazilian LTE Deployment Contract
Vivo has chosen Ericsson to supply and implement a 4G/LTE network in the North and Mid-Western regions of Brazil, as well as the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Bahia and Sergipe. Ericsson is selected as supplier for Vivo’s 4G/LTE network, which will feature Ericsson’s latest RBS 6000 multi-standard radio base stations. This agreement strengthens Ericsson’s position as primary telecom infrastructure supplier for Vivo and marks Ericsson’s second 4G/LTE win in Brazil.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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[column places=”3″]ZTE Wins China Mobile’s LTE Expansion Contract
ZTE has announced that it has won China Mobile’s TD- LTE contract. According to the contract, ZTE will construct China Mobile’s TD-LTE networks in five Chinese cities, namely Beijing, Tianjin, Guangzhou, Shenzhen and Shenyang, with more than 13,000 carrier frequencies. The tender included contracts for some 20,000 base stations and 52,000 carrier sectors, and the TD-LTE devices purchased by China Mobile will be deployed in an expanded trial TD-LTE network in 13 Chinese cities.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Nokia Siemens Networks Brings TD-LTE to Spain
Nokia Siemens Networks has provided the infrastructure needed to complete the first TD-LTE mobile broadband pilot in Murcia, Spain, ahead of a November launch for commercial services. COTA acquired 10 MHz in the 2.6 GHz band auction in the summer of 2011 and immediately began to plan for a service launch. The deployment marks the first Single Radio Access Network (RAN) TD-LTE project in South Europe, the first Band 38 TD-LTE deployment in Spain, and one of the first 4G networks in South Europe.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Huawei to launch mobile devices in Ghana this month
Huawei Technologies Ghana has launched its range of customized mobile devices in the country. The new devices include Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone, Huawei MediaPad, modems, routers and several other data devices. In Ghana, Huawei is into mainly telecom infrastructure, but also supplies modems, routers and other data devices to all six GSM mobile networks. Whereas those devices are locked on the respective network, and could be used only on those networks, Huawei would be launching similar devices which are open source and could be used across networks. This threatens to be more competitive than the ones locked on particular networks.Source: business my joy online [/column] [column]
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Alcatel to deploy TD-LTE network for China Mobile
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai has won a contract to deploy the share of China Mobile’s new TD-LTE trial network roll-out as it extends services to ten cities. Following the new roll-out as well as upgrades to three existing networks, China Mobile’s trial TD-LTE network will cover a total of thirteen cities. Under the terms of the contract, Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell will deliver approximately 3,000 base stations in the cities of Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao, three economic hubs of China. Using Alcatel-Lucent’s TD-LTE technology, China Mobile will extend its trial to launch new services in the cities early next year.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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NSN partners with COTA for Spanish TD-LTE deployment
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has revealed that it has worked with Spain’s Consortium of Advanced Telecommunications (COTA) and Wimax Online on the deployment of what it claims is Spain’s first Time Division Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) service in the 2.6GHz band. According to NSN, as part of a pilot project being undertaken ahead of a commercial launch by the end of the year, it has completed what it says is the first Single Radio Access Network (RAN) TD-LTE project in South Europe, the first Band 38 TD-LTE deployment in Spain, and one of the first 4G networks in South Europe. For its part in the project the vendor provided its Flexi Multiradio Base Station technology, while partner Athonet reportedly provided core network components for COTA. The agreement between COTA and NSN also included the latter’s professional services, it was noted.Source: TeleGeography [/column] [column]
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ZTE Launches the Industry’s First PC-based CPT for LTE Networks
ZTE has launched industry’s first personal computer-based capacity planning tool (CPT) for LTE networks, utilizing a concept to overcome long-standing limitations in capacity planning technology. The 3GPP protocol-based CPT is tailored for LTE networks, and incorporates four technology patents. With a set of system-modeling and simulation features developed in reference to data from real networks, the CPT provides operators with a tool for commercial LTE network deployments. Compared with traditional solutions, ZTE says that its CPT offers a more than 20% improvement in accuracy and an efficiency advantage of more than 80%.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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Alcatel-Lucent Wins LTE Contract in Tanzania
Alcatel-Lucent has won a contract to deploy an LTE network in Tanzania for the Mobile Virtual Network Aggregator (MVNA), Telesis. Alcatel-Lucent will provide its LTE solution including Radio Access network (RAN) products, the Evolved Packet Core solution (EPC), the Service Aware Manager the Subscriber Data Manager, Convergent Charging System as well as its services expertise including project management, integration and optimization.Source: Cellular-News [/column] [column]
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NSN opens US$5 million LTE plant
Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has kicked off a US$5mn plant in partnership with Singaporean electronics manufacturing company Flextronics in the Brazilian city of Sorocaba, São Paulo state, for the manufacturing of modules for the radio base stations Flexi Multiradio – radio access solutions for 2G, 3G and 4G mobile networks. The plant meets Brazilian government requirements for local production and use of locally-developed components and is in line with NSN’s overall business strategy of focusing on broadband infrastructure, user experience management and services.Source: BNAmericas [/column] [column]
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