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EE to begin trialing calls over Wi-Fi in the UK, 4G support coming in 2015

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Posted by Rich Edmonds on 20 Jun 2014 6:05 am
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UK mobile operator EE has today announced trials for calls to be held over Wi-Fi will commence later this year. The trial is part of a £275 million investment in advanced voice capabilities, helping connect more rural parts of the UK who don't have the strongest levels of signal with EE. Launching the trial later this year, EE has also upgraded both 2G and 3G sites to handle the increased data...

Samsung announces Galaxy S5 LTE-A with QHD display, Snapdragon 805 CPU in South Korea

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 18 Jun 2014 4:46 am
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Looks like those rumors suggesting an imminent arrival of a LTE-A version of the Galaxy S5 were spot on, as Samsung has just unveiled the handset in South Korea. The device sports a beefier Snapdragon 805 CPU and a QHD display with a resolution of 2560x1440.

Sprint expanding LTE roaming to more rural and regional carriers

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 16 Jun 2014 1:16 pm
Sprint expanding LTE roaming to more rural and regional carriers
Sprint has signed agreements with 12 carriers to expand the LTE footprint of everybody involved. The dozen carriers, all smaller regional and rural networks, cover 34 million Americans not touched by Sprint's fledgling LTE network. The roaming agreements will expand Sprint's LTE coverage into those areas, as well as giving those carriers access to Sprint's network.

Snapdragon 805-equipped Galaxy S5 LTE-A tipped for imminent Korean launch

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Posted by Harish Jonnalagadda on 16 Jun 2014 8:00 am
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Reports out of South Korea suggest that Samsung is getting set to launch an LTE-Advanced version of the Galaxy S5 later this month. The device is said to sport a Snapdragon 805 SoC and can reportedly achieve download speeds of up to 225Mbps.

Verizon flips switch on AWS-enhanced XLTE

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 19 May 2014 10:20 am
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Verizon's XLTE is official and it is bringing double the bandwidth to dozens of cities across the United Sates. The enhanced-LTE service uses Verizon's AWS spectrum to double the speeds available more than two-dozen devices available on Big Red's network, including the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, iPhone 5s, Samsung ATIV SE, and BlackBerry Q10.

Here are Verizon's initial XLTE cities

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 19 May 2014 10:35 am
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Verizon has fired up a new, beefier branding for its 4G LTE smartphone service. Dubbed XLTE, it takes advantage of the AWS spectrum to double the bandwidth in high-traffic locations. And here's the list of cities that get it first.

Verizon's XLTE to bring double-fast 4G

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Posted by Chuong H Nguyen on 16 May 2014 3:58 pm
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After being rumored earlier this week, it looks like we have more leaked information about Verizon's rumored XLTE service. XLTE is not a new service, but Verizon's marketing as part of its plans to utilize its AWS spectrum to bring faster data in select markets.

Verizon may unveil their XLTE network on May 19

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 13 May 2014 3:21 pm
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According to sources at Droid Life, Verizon is planning to brand their new LTE network — which incorporates band 4 LTE on AWS — as XLTE and will tell us everything there is to tell on May 19. Verizon has been actively expanding their AWS footprint for a while, and will use the new spectrum to provide better service in 50 new markets in 2014. If anyone understands spectrum crunch, it's Verizon (...

Moto G with LTE makes appearance on Amazon

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Posted by Jerry Hildenbrand on 12 May 2014 9:56 pm
The biggest let down for many about the Moto G was that you couldn't get an LTE model. If this preorder placeholder at Amazon's Moto G page is correct, starting June 30 you will be able to do just that. Amazon has listed two models with "universal LTE" capabilities, in both black and white. The actual pages for the devices are blank, but you're able to click through and send Amazon $219 to get...

T-Mobile closes deal for 700MHz spectrum, reiterates commitment to LTE rollout

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 30 Apr 2014 5:36 pm
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Carrier CTO claims more reliable coverage is coming, and EDGE will continue to disappear in favor of LTE. T-Mobile has finally closed a deal to acquire highly-valuable 700MHz spectrum from Verizon, enabling the next wave of network upgrades for the carrier. In the wireless world not all spectrum is created equal, with lower frequencies being more desirable because they travel further distances...

US Cellular to fire up LTE at more than 1200 sites in 2014

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 8 Apr 2014 11:25 am
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Fifth-place US carrier US Cellular (yes, there is a fifth place behind the all-swallowing big four) plans to dramatically expand their LTE footprint this year by the number of 1200 sites. They'll be switching on new 4G services in 13 states, and by the end of the year plan to cover 93% of their customers. For a full list of where to expect LTE by year's end, check out the press release after...

Sprint lights up 20 new LTE markets

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Posted by Phil Nickinson on 17 Mar 2014 10:17 am
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Sprint today announced 20 more markets that can now take advantage of 4G LTE data speeds. They are: Bakersfield, Calif. Bridgeport/Stamford/Norwalk, Conn. El Centro, Calif. Hot Springs, Ark. Kenosha, Wis. Lancaster, Pa. Mason City, Iowa Myrtle Beach, S.C. Nogales, Ariz. Ocean City, N.J. Omaha, Neb. Peoria, Ill. Provo/Orem, Utah Sarasota/Bradenton, Fla. Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa. In addition,...

T-Mobile's LTE rollout continues, 50% of EDGE to be converted to LTE by end of 2014

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 13 Mar 2014 12:47 pm
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Substantial portion of current EDGE coverage to make jump straight to LTE by mid-2015 No matter what T-Mobile does, it seems like its biggest issue is the stigma surrounding its network quality and coverage. The nation's fourth-place carrier is working to repair that reputation today with big announcements about its network coverage. This week marks one year since T-Mobile started its...

EE announces 4G LTE roaming in Spain and France, more countries to follow

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 13 Mar 2014 5:22 am
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LTE roaming coming to more countries, including U.S., Italy, Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands by summer UK mobile operator EE has announced that its customers can now use 4G LTE networks in Spain and France, with 4G roaming in these countries available "immediately" through the carrier's existing roaming data bundles for consumers and small business customers. EE says it plans to...

Audi and AT&T putting LTE in your car, for a price

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Posted by Richard Devine on 10 Mar 2014 5:14 pm
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Six months trial on the new A3, after that it's a $99 minimum per six months At CES we saw more than one example demonstrated of cars with integrated 4G LTE connectivity. Audi is about to make it a reality on an actual roadgoing model with the new 2015 A3, but it comes at a price. Audi has partnered with AT&T for the service that does at least offer a six-month free trial for all new A3s...

AT&T has launched LTE-Advanced via carrier aggregation in Chicago, more locations to come

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Posted by Andrew Martonik on 6 Mar 2014 9:27 pm
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Galaxy S5 could be the first phone on the carrier to support the new network The mobile network space is an ever-changing landscape, and AT&T is trying to keep up with the crowd by officially launching LTE-Advanced in at least one U.S. market. According to an interview with GigaOM, AT&T said it has officially launched a new LTE-Advanced network in Chicago by making use of a technology...

Vodafone supersizing 4G plans with Red XXL

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Posted by Richard Devine on 6 Mar 2014 12:43 pm
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New plan offers 13GB of 4G LTE data per month, at a price Vodafone has today announced a new XXL addition to its Red 4G LTE plans, with the new chart topper offering 13GB of data per month. That's going to be more than enough for most of the people, most of the time, but it does still fall behind some of its competitors. It comes at a price. Quickly checking on the Vodafone store, picking up...

LTE-toting LG G Pad 8.3 to launch March 6, exclusively on Verizon

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 4 Mar 2014 11:43 am
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It costs less off-contract than the one without LTE. Wait, what? It's only been a few months since the LG G Pad 8.3 was released, and now US buyers will be able to get their hands on a LTE-enabled version, so long as you're happy with Verizon. When we reviewed the G Pad 8.3 back in November we came away impressed by LG's efforts. It's a thin and sturdy tablet with a fantastic screen, and now...

All Three UK customers 'now on a 4G tariff'

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Posted by Alex Dobie on 28 Feb 2014 6:04 am
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Three 4G LTE now live 'in 36 large towns and cities' Following the completion of its staged 4G rollout, Three UK says all of its customers now have access to its LTE network. The operator says some 1.7 million of its customers are already using 4G-capable devices, and are set for a "seamless transition" to the faster network. As previously announced, all Three customers with a capable device...

AT&T lights up LTE in 12 markets across the nation, brings 4G to coverage to 300,000 more

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Posted by Derek Kessler on 26 Feb 2014 10:27 am
AT&T lights up LTE in 12 markets across the nation, brings 4G to coverage to 300,000 more
The build-outs of the LTE networks of AT&T and Verizon in the United States have hit the point where they're covering smaller cities in 4G radio signals. In fact, just today Ma Bell announced that they're flipping the switch to turn on AT&T LTE coverage in 12 municipalities around the United States, though the largest in this batch is Bismark, North Dakota, population: 65,000. There...

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