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Ericsson Mobile Broadband Module in Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet
Lenovo has unveiled an Android-based ThinkPad Tablet, featuring Ericsson's F5521gw embedded HSPA+ mobile broadband module that enables peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps and upload speeds of up to 5.8 Mbps. ThinkPad Tablet is aimed at the business users, meeting their demands for cloud services and mobile broadband connectivity. The device will be available in the fourth quarter of 2011. Lenovo has been using Ericsson's HSPA modules for its ThinkPad laptops since 2008. |
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Latvijas Mobilais Telefons Customers First in Latvia to Enjoy Ultra-Fast LTE Services
Following the launch of LTE services in May 2011, Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) has completed rollout of the LTE network in the 1800 MHz band for Latvijas Mobilais Telefons (LMT). Using NSN's end-to-end LTE solution, including radio access equipment and evolved packet core, the Latvian operator can now support peak downlink rates of up to 100 Mbps. |
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New HTC Jetstream Tablet Available Exclusively To AT&T Customers
AT&T Mobility has introduced its first HSPA+/LTE tablet, the HTC Jetstream, which is offered exclusively to customers from 4 September. Running Android 3.1 and powered by the Snapdragon 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, the HTC Jetstream features a 10.1-inch WXGA screen, 8-megapixel back camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera, microSD card slot and HD video with 1080p playback and capture. The smartphone costs US$699.99 on a two-year contract from AT&T with a 3 GB monthly data package at US$35.> |
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TeliaSonera Modernizes its Radio Network in Finland with Nokia Siemens Networks
TeliaSonera has signed a contract with Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) for the full upgrade of its existing Finnish GSM and 3G network and roll out of LTE services. Under the terms of the two-year deal, NSN will provide its Flexi Multiradio Base Stations and NetAct network management system for the full radio network modernisation. TeliaSonera already provides LTE services in the central part of Helsinki. > |
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LightSquared and Simplexity MVNO Services Sign Long-Term LTE Wholesale Agreement
LightSquared has signed a multi-year wholesale agreement with Simplexity MVNO Services, a fully integrated Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) that provides end-to-end and customized solutions for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs). The contract gives Simplexity MVNO Services wholesale access to LightSquared's LTE network. This enables the company to provide voice and high-speed mobile data services that are branded for its partners. |
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NEC Collaborating with Cisco to Build Commercial LTE Networks for Service Providers
NEC has entered a strategic partnership with Cisco for the construction and sale of commercial LTE networks for service providers. NEC and Cisco will jointly provide end-to-end equipment for building LTE networks, including NEC's wireless network equipment (eNodeB), NEC's mobile backhaul solutions and Cisco's Mobile Internet network equipment ASR5000. |
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Rogers to Expand Canada's First LTE Network to Toronto
Following the launch of LTE services in Ottawa in July, Rogers Communications has announced plans to expand its LTE network to Canada's largest city, Toronto, by the end of September. The Canadian operator will also widen its LTE device line-up, which will include: the Samsung Galaxy S II, LTE Rocket mobile hotspot (Sierra Wireless AirCard 754S), Rogers LTE Rocket stick, an LTE tablet from a leading manufacturer and an HTC smartphone.> |
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| Rural Broadband Working Group to Bring Millions of MBs of Free Mobile Broadband to Rural Areas Three UK and the Countryside Alliance have founded the Rural Broadband Working Group, a project aimed at providing mobile broadband connectivity to rural areas with poor or no broadband coverage. The initiative will give away almost 4 million MB of high-speed mobile broadband connectivity, alongside the dongles and MiFi's needed to get people online. In addition to free mobile broadband data services and devices provided for a year in eleven rural communities, free public access will be provided in communal areas using a MiFi device. |
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