Zain Saudi Arabia has chosen Motorola to launch Saudi Arabia’s first LTE network. The network will start in the second quarter of 2010, covering Riyadh. Motorola will provide end-to-end LTE solutions includig radio access network, evolved packet core infrastructure, and 4G devices. The network will operate in the 2.6 GHz spectrum space, over Zain’s 3G [...]

Samsung showcased its first LTE netbook at the MWC in Barcelona. Samsung uses it own LTE Kalmia chipset to power the N150. The 10.1-inch computer comes with a Livecam, internal microphone and headphone-out connection for video-conferencing, live messaging and VoIP.  The netbook has 8.5 hours of battery life through processing performance and enhanced battery life [...]

Sequans Communications and Alcatel-Lucent are collaborating on LTE solutions for networks in Asia and Europe for service providers that will offer services at 2.6GHz. The first result of this partnership will be a USB dongle to be used in operator trials in 1020. “Through this partnership, we are exhibiting our commitment to creating a vibrant LTE [...]

At Mobile World Congress this weekend, Telefonica and Nokia Siemens Networks will present a live demonstration of high-speed mobile broadband applications in a real network environment. The demo will have both LTE radio and core network equipment from Nokia Siemens in a real-network environment using pre-commercial LTE terminals. Telefonica will demonstrate the capability to quickly download [...]

Pannon has chosen ZTE to build its trial LTE network in Hungary. ZTE provides an end-to-end solution, including radio, core infrastructure and end user terminals. “LTE will enable mobile users to experience high speed mobile broadband and exciting new services,” Kenneth Fredriksen, general manager for ZTE’s Telenor Global Business Unit, said. “With this commercial trial, ZTE [...]