Turns out AT&T’s 5G E is just LTE-A after all
Network measurer OpenSignal has had a look at the performance subscribers are getting from AT&T’s whizzy new 5G Evolution service and it’s nothing special.
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Ericsson doubles cellular IoT forecast
In its latest Mobility Report, Ericsson has doubled its forecast for cellular IoT connections since its last guess in November 2017.
Korean operators jostle for position in the 5G era
It’s been a busy week as SK Telecom has claimed to have commercialized five-band Carrier Aggregation and 4X4 MIMO, while Vodafone and LG UPlus have announced a collaboration.
EE launches UK’s first LTE-A with three carrier aggregation
EE has announced a major upgrade to its 4G service, following the introduction of Cat 9-based three carrier aggregation to boost its LTE capacity and speeds.
Verizon boosts peak 4G speeds 50% with LTE-A upgrade
After deciding to go it alone with 5G, Verizon has sought to boost its LTE network in the short term by launching what appears to be America’s first LTE-A service using three carrier aggregation.
28% of operators already have commercial LTE-A offering
New research from the Global mobile Suppliers Association, GSA, has stated 521 operators have commercially launched LTE, LTE-Advanced or LTE-Advanced Pro networks around the world.
Swisscom breaks 1Gbps barrier with LTE-A Pro
European telco Swisscom says it has broken the 1Gbps barrier for mobile data transmission, claiming a first for any operator on the continent.
Nokia and Hi3G combine to launch TD-LTE-A in Sweden
Kit vendor Nokia has announced the imminent deployment of TD-LTE-Advanced over the Hi3G Access (3 Sweden) network in Sweden.
Three Ireland launching 225Mbps 4G Plus with unlimited data next month
Three Ireland will be launching a 4G Plus service next month, becoming the second operator in the country to do so.
Global LTE subscriptions pass 1 billion for the first time – GSA
Quarterly figures released by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) have confirmed LTE subscriptions have passed 1 billion worldwide for the first time.
UK LTE speed and coverage lags global markets – report
Comprehensive analysis of global LTE networks has revealed mobile broadband speed and coverage performance around the world, with the UK trailing far behind in both.
TIM launches VoLTE, LTE-A and free data offer across Italy
TIM, the new name for Telecom Italia, has announced its launch of voice over LTE and LTE-A services across the county.
Ericsson and Cosmote achieve 500 Mbps in live LTE network demo
Equipment maker Ericsson and Greek mobile operator Cosmote have claimed a European first by hitting speeds of 500mbps in a live demonstration of an LTE Advanced network
LTE-Advanced reaches 100 network milestone
Mobile industry trade association 4G Americas says the LTE-Advanced market has reached its centenary, with the announcement that there are now 100 commercially deployed networks in 49 countries worldwide.
Nokia, DT and Cosmote demonstrate 3.5 GHz LTE FDD/TDD carrier aggregation
Nokia Networks and Deutsche Telekom have demonstrated a new technique to increase the capacity of LTE by harnessing two previously incompatible areas of the radio spectrum.
Nokia Networks clinches billion dollar infrastructure deal with China Mobile
Nokia Networks is to provide China Mobile with its TD-LTE-Advanced technology and 2G, 3G and 4G core networks, including Voice over LTE (VoLTE), a deal worth €930 million (or 1 billion dollars).
Qualcomm reveals major Microsoft modem deal
Qualcomm has announced it will be providing a new suite of LTE-A modems for a range of Windows 10 devices.
Telstra launches first Cat 11 LTE device and VoLTE
The Telstra WiFi 4GX Advanced III Mobile Broadband Hotspot uses 3-band carrier aggregation to deliver download speeds up to 600Mbps, and the Australian telco has also announced launched VoLTE on its network.
Qualcomm announces Cat 12 LTE support in latest Snapdragon chip
The new Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor, which will start to appear in devices in the first half of 2016, will support Cat 12 LTE (up to 600 Mbps download speeds) thanks to the inclusion of the X12 modem.
LTE subscriptions set to top 1 billion by the end of the year
The global mobile suppliers association (GSA) has announced that the total of global LTE subscriptions has exceeded three quarters of a billion and is forecast to top a billion by the end of 2015.
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