Just as many consumers are getting their first taste of speedy 4G LTE connections, carriers around the globe have begun pouring resources into building LTE-Advanced networks, which promise even faster and more reliable mobile access.
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UAE tops GCC nations in 4G speed
The UAE topped its neighbouring GCC countries when it came to 4G speeds, where it averaged 27.47Mbps. 0 6488
5G Wireless: Reality looks to catch up with hype
Don’t feel bad if you don’t really know anything about 5G wireless networking – because, by most standards, it doesn’t actually exist yet.
Huawei, Zain, highlight customer experience as 2014 focus
Huawei has teamed up with MENA mobile telecoms provider Zain Group to identify customer experience as crucial for the coming year.
China issues 4G TD-LTE licenses, paving the way for Apple expansion
Apple’s iPhone could be getting a step closer to being officially offered on China’s largest mobile network, after the nation’s government finally issued 4G licenses to operate LTE TDD networks in the country.
Worldwide 4G connections to pass 1bn mark by 2017
The number of 4G-LTE mobile connections worldwide is forecast to pass one billion by 2017, according to a new study by GSMA Intelligence, the research arm of GSMA, the international trade body for mobile operators.
When In Roam
Long term evolution (LTE), often marketed as 4G LTE, currently serves as the optimum standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile devices and data terminals.
Huawei to invest £373m in 5G research over next five years
Chinese networking giant Huawei announced yesterday that it plans to spend a minimum of $600 million (£373 million) over the next five years on 5G – the next-generation network that is already being hailed as the successor to 4G.
Etisalat to offer LTE roaming via IPX deal with SAP
Etisalat UAE will soon be able to deliver new standards of LTE roaming across the globe to its customers, thanks to a newly signed IP exchange (IPX) agreement with SAP.
4G wireless now a necessity for businesses
The realm of 4G wireless networking continues to grow with each passing week, and for business users, it has matured from a luxury to a necessity.
Newer versions of LTE to make rapid advances, ABI says
Emerging technologies for 4G LTE networks are expected to make rapid advances over the next few years, helping mobile networks keep up with data growth and bringing more users worldwide into the LTE fold.