2012-09-08
New Kindle Fire HD 4G LTE tablet priced like $499 iPad, surprising analysts
The 8.9-in. tablet comes with a 4G LTE wireless data package that costs $49.99 a year for 250 MB of data a month, 20 GB of cloud storage and a $10 Amazon AppStore credit, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said. \\computerworld.com
2012-09-07
M1 announces nationwide LTE for Singapore
Singapore telco M1 has joined its rival SingTel in launching LTE, or 4G, services in Singapore. You'll be able to sign up for the new network on September 15--and here are the price plans. Note that M1 has also followed SingTel's lead in reducing the data caps from the current 12GB in its newest plans. M1 says that 20 percent of its users consume 80 percent of the total mobile data, while 78 percent use less than 2GB. //asia.cnet.com
Good article - tariffs, UE - all covered. Still I have a questions: which band/bands new network will operate - band 7? band 38? band 3? And who is the vendors - Huawe and NSN or just Huawei?
Good article - tariffs, UE - all covered. Still I have a questions: which band/bands new network will operate - band 7? band 38? band 3? And who is the vendors - Huawe and NSN or just Huawei?
2012-09-06
Smart LTE now on dual bands
SMART Communications, Inc. has made its LTE service dual-frequency by deploying its 1800 megahertz (MHz) band during the Asian Carriers’ Conference (ACC). //SunStar.com
2012-09-05
Nokia Siemens Networks helps Polkomtel increase mobile broadband coverage
Nokia Siemens Networks helps Polkomtel increase mobile broadband coverage.
Modernizes Radio Access Network and expands HSPA+ and LTE networks
Press-release, Polkomtel, the Polish operator of the Plus network, along with its partner operator Aero2, have selected Nokia Siemens Networks for modernizing and expanding their GSM, HSPA+ and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks to provide better coverage and advanced voice and data services for mobile broadband users. The companies signed a framework agreement covering delivery, integration and maintenance of the operators’ mobile access network. A separate agreement for care services has also been signed.
The deployment will also include an upgrade and extension of Nokia Siemens Networks’ NetAct network management system, which enables consolidated and effective monitoring, management and optimization of Polkomtel’s and Aero2’s GSM, 3G and LTE networks. It also helps reduce network energy consumption.
With 63 commercial references in place for the delivery of LTE and 206 WCDMA radio customers, Nokia Siemens Networks is number one in the world in mobile broadband.
For more information and a video overview on Nokia Siemens Networks’ mobile broadband capabilities, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion on Twitter using #mobilebroadband and #LTE.
Modernizes Radio Access Network and expands HSPA+ and LTE networks
Press-release, Polkomtel, the Polish operator of the Plus network, along with its partner operator Aero2, have selected Nokia Siemens Networks for modernizing and expanding their GSM, HSPA+ and Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks to provide better coverage and advanced voice and data services for mobile broadband users. The companies signed a framework agreement covering delivery, integration and maintenance of the operators’ mobile access network. A separate agreement for care services has also been signed.
“Polkomtel is currently looking into significant investments. I’m convinced that Nokia Siemens Networks, which has been our long-time partner, will allow us to meet any challenges”, said Tobias Solorz, member of the board of Polkomtel Sp. z o.o.
“The growing popularity of smartphones is putting huge pressure on operators’ networks. At the same time, customers’ service expectations are increasing”, said Dietmar Heinrichs, head of the Polkomtel customer business team at Nokia Siemens Networks. “As the world’s mobile broadband specialist and leader in LTE commercial deployment, Nokia Siemens Networks will provide its innovative technology and global experience to support Polkomtel and Aero2 in offering best-in-class mobile services.”Under the contract, Nokia Siemens Networks modernizes Polkomtel’s GSM network and expands the mobile broadband coverage with HSPA+ in the 900 MHz and LTE initially in the 1800 MHz frequency band. The company also modernizes the existing Radio Access Network (RAN) with its Single RAN platform based on all IP solutions. The deployed products include the energy-efficient, high capacity Flexi Multiradio Base Station and the advanced Flexi Multiradio 10 Base Station.
The deployment will also include an upgrade and extension of Nokia Siemens Networks’ NetAct network management system, which enables consolidated and effective monitoring, management and optimization of Polkomtel’s and Aero2’s GSM, 3G and LTE networks. It also helps reduce network energy consumption.
With 63 commercial references in place for the delivery of LTE and 206 WCDMA radio customers, Nokia Siemens Networks is number one in the world in mobile broadband.
For more information and a video overview on Nokia Siemens Networks’ mobile broadband capabilities, follow this link. To share your thoughts on the topic, join the discussion on Twitter using #mobilebroadband and #LTE.
EB launches compact Radio Channel Emulator for 4G LTE Product developers
OULU, Finland, Sept. 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of cutting-edge embedded technology solutions for the wireless and automotive industries, introduced today the EB Propsim FS8 radio channel emulator for testing the wireless performance of mobile devices and chipsets. The EB Propsim FS8 - with 8 RF channels and the capability to perform up to 4x4 bi-directional MIMO (multi-antenna technology) testing – is a compact-sized MIMO emulator for the testing of 2G, 3G and 4G LTE technologies. The FS8 is compatible with both conformance and operator-specific test cases. The ability to easily evaluate the true product performance against operator requirements in the laboratory with the EB Propsim FS8 decreases the amount of field testing needed, which often yields to remarkable savings in the product development process.
The increased consumer demand for mobile broadband technologies requires mobile network operators and product developers to update their products from 2G and 3G to 4G LTE using MIMO technology. MIMO technology is expected to provide higher data capacity to the end user and the challenge for these product developers is to make sure that the ultimate MIMO gain is achieved. In MIMO technology, the radio channel characteristics are heavily exploited therefore requiring sophisticated radio channel emulation in 4G LTE mobile device and chipset development. The EB Propsim FS8 provides accurate and realistic MIMO radio channel modeling for 4G LTE product developers seeking to create mobile devices that truly meet both operator and consumer expectations.
"The EB Propsim FS8 complements our product offering in the area of radio channel emulation. Whereas the recently launched EB Propsim F32 is targeted for the network infrastructure and defense & security customers, the EB Propsim FS8 is designed for testing mobile devices and chipsets," said Janne Kolu, vice president of Test Tools at EB. "With the FS8, we can provide the convenience of compact size and smooth integration into mobile device test systems at an affordable price."
Product Features of the EB Propsim FS8:
Compact size (6U)
Accurate and sophisticated MIMO emulation capability
Compatible with operator test cases
Easy integration to test systems
Priced affordably
The EB Propsim FS8 is now available for shipping. Learn more about the new EB Propsim FS8 radio channel emulator at www.elektrobit.com/ebpropsim.
\\PR Newswire
Reviews: Sprint Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot Review
microUSB
microSD slot up to 32 GB
1.7" colour LCD display
2.4 GHz
802.11BGN
CDMA, EV-DO Rev.A, LTE, WiMAX
built-in GPS
up to 8 Wi-Fi enabled devices
3600 mAh
Power and select buttons
3.84" x 2.25" x 0.95", 4.9 ounces
Pro
Exceptional battery life, US$99
Operators
ReviewsSprint, USA, 2012.09
2012.09.05 Sprint Sierra Wireless 4G LTE Tri-Fi Hotspot Review //laptopmag.com
Reviews: Verizon Jetpack 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot 890L
Ports: microUSB
Wireless band: 2.4 GHz
Protocols: 802.11 abgn
Data connections: CDMA, EDGE, EV-Do Rev.A, HSPA+, LTE
can connect 10 Wi-Fi enabled devices
3.5" x 3.5" x 0.7", 4.8 ounces
contras:
Display nearly impossible to read outdoors; large size //laptopmag.com, 2012.09.05
Operators
Verizon, USA, 2012.06
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