Hong Kong wireless operator CSL plans on launching a LTE commercial network by the end of 2010, or early 2011. CSL will use ZTE as an equipment vendor supplying the 4G infrastructure. CSL launced a trial LTE network in November 2009. There are 40 cell sites where LTE is already working. HSPA+means the operator doesn’t have [...]

As the first week of bidding at the German Spectrum Auction has come to a close, one thing has been made abundantly clear: European phone operators have learned their lesson. With the specter of the 3G auctions of 2000 looming over the proceedings, this year’s auction has been markedly different than those of a decade [...]

Tecore Networks converted Oklahoma Western’s entire GSM network into an all Internet provider environment. Using iCore platform, Oklahoma Western could upgrade and support legacy and next-generation protocols simultaneously. Tecore consulted Oklahoma Western on upgrading its mobile network, providing new services like picture and multimedia messaging based on the iCore Multimedia Messaging Service Center. The conversion of [...]

Last week, Verizon broke ground on a LTE Innovation Center in the Boston area. Chief Technical Officer Dick Lynch was there and also reiterated plans to launch LTE in 25 to 30 markets some time during the fourth quarter of 2010. Lynch also stated that LTE testing in Boston and Seattle is now complete. Verizon [...]

Motorola showcased an end-to-end TD-LTE network through the first TD-LTE USB dongle. The event occurred at the Shanghai Expo, in support of the “TD-LTE Showcase Network Opening Ceremony”. Event attendees saw applications that run over a TD-LTE network with USB dongles. Some demonstrations included a high-definition video wall, remote monitoring and wireless broadband Internet browsing. It’s [...]