Si.mobil has rolled out an LTE network in Ljubljana, Brnik, and Bled. The operator offers the Huawei E392 USB modem in conjunction with the new Mobilni internet LTE data plan. The new technology enables data rates of between 30 Mbps and 80 Mbps, with a theoretical peak of 100 Mbps. Si.mobil, part of Telekom Austria, carried out a comprehensive overhaul of its network in 2011, covering 90% of the country’s population with 3G services.

Telecommunications is one of the most exciting fields, where new developments are an everyday occurrence. Si.mobil keeps up with these advances and often pioneers the introduction of new trends. The demand for data transfer increases as much with the development of technology as with devices themselves, which is why a network's evolution and the expansion of its capabilities are crucial for ensuring excellent user experience into the future. Si.mobil has therefore commercially offered its users services in an LTE network that brings speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. Users can take advantage of these services in Ljubljana, Brnik, and Bled.

Last year Si.mobil conducted the biggest ever overhaul of its network, which is now the biggest and fastest 3G network in Slovenia and which offers broadband mobile internet to over 90% of the population. The network is built with the most state of the art equipment, which is not only energy efficient but also designed to be easily upgraded with the technology of the future, like LTE, the fourth generation of mobile communication. Many of the base stations in Si.mobile’s network are already ready for the implementation of LTE technology.

LTE technology undoubtedly has a lot of potential and will leave an indelible mark on the field of telecommunications. More and more manufacturers will begin offering mobile devices which support LTE, just as suppliers of equipment for networks will be offering ever better products.

For all these reasons, as of today Si.mobil has commercially offered its users in the above mentioned regions of Ljubljana, Brnik, and Bled the opportunity of experiencing data transfer in a LTE network. As Johaness Nabecker, the Access and Transport Network Director commented, "Si.mobil’s users can now use the Huawei E392 USB modem and the new Mobilni internet 4G plan to experience the technology with speeds of up to 100 Mbit/s. The fastest and most state of the art network is available in parts of Ljubljana, at Brnik, and Bled, where users will be able to enjoy data rates from 30 to 80 Mbit/s".

Main features of the new technology and the new 4G Mobilni internet plan:

• the fastest data transfer: up to 100 Mbit/s,
• best network response (PING),
• available on modern devices which support LTE technology,
• free of additional charges, even if you exceed your purchased amount,
• the possibility of buying additional quantities with a one-time purchase,
• ease of use,
• access at home and on the road, in 4G, 3G, and 2G networks.

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As Urlich Rokita, member of the board responsible for technology, emphasized at the unveiling of the commercial operations of the biggest and most state of the art network in Slovenia, "Our investments in our network are always carefully planned. Our guiding principle is to ensure the best possible user experience. The vast majority of today?s mobile devices work on 3G technology, and users are quite satisfied both with the devices themselves and with their performance in our network. Because we would like to follow the newest trends and offer our users the most state of the art technology, and in doing so get to know how the technology works on the one hand and the expectations of our customers on the other hand, we decided to be the first in Slovenia and among the first in Europe to implement and commercially offer LTE technology. We are thrilled to set this important milestone in the development of Slovenian telecommunications."