Friday, June 15, 2012

T-Mobile to Start Release-10 LTE Trials This Summer


Since announcing its’ $4 billion 4G network evolution plan, T-Mobile has made substantial progress, operator has reported. T-Mobile LTE trials are underway and this summer it plans to begin using Release-10 equipment in these trials.
Operator has already selected Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) to support It’s 4G network evolution plan, including network modernization and LTE deployment in 2013. Operator plans to modernize 37,000 cell sites and a move to the latest, LTE release 10 capable equipment.

Du Launches LTE Service in UAE

UAE telecom operator Du has stepped up mobile broadband experience with the launch of its LTE network. Operator expects to provide internet service at speeds of up to 100 Mbps with the new LTE Internet Key. The cost for du’s LTE Internet Key is a one-off payment of AED799 for the device, plus AED55 for a monthly data line. A special LTE 25GB bundle is available for only AED500.
“Our LTE network is taking online connectivity to the next level. Customers with an LTE Internet Key can experience some of the fastest internet connection speeds in the world,” said Farid Faraidooni, Chief Commercial Officer, du.