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Spirent adds LTE to CDMA Handover test capability

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Spirent Communications has added testing capability to verify LTE to CDMA handover of mobile device signals using lab-based test equipment. 

Exalt Introduces 4G/LTE-Ready Microwave Backhaul Platform

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Exalt Communications has introduced microwave backhaul platform, ExploreAirâ„¢, with highest throughput and longest range in the microwave and millimeter wave spectrum. 

Alcatel-Lucent inks a four-year Carrier Ethernet deal

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Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has inked a four-year Carrier Ethernet project with Taiwanese operator Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) for its IP network transformation. 

RIL Infotel conducting WiMax trials

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RIL owned Infotel is conducting WiMAX trials using radio equipments from Alvarion & Samsung. 

Nokia Siemens Networks wins $7 billion LTE contract

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Harbinger Capital has awarded eight-year, $7 billion contract to Nokia Siemens Networks to build and operate a LTE network for wireless providers and other businesses.

INTRACOM TELECOM Wins contract for mobile WiMAX in Ghana

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INTRACOM TELECOM has signed a 1,2 million USD contract with DiscoveryTel Ghana (DTG) for the deployment of the first mobile WiMAX network in Ghana.

Nokia Siemens Networks Acquires Motorola's Wireless Network Assets

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Nokia Siemens Networks will acquire the majority of Motorola’s wireless network infrastructure assets for US $1.2 billion in cash.

Ericsson wins managed services contract from China Mobile

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Ericsson has won managed services contract from China Mobile Hebei, a provincial company of China Mobile.

Nokia Siemens & Motorola to close deal soon

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Motorola is close to selling its network business to Nokia Siemens Networks for $1.2 billion reports Reuters citing an unnamed source. 

Is TD-LTE ready for commercialization?

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While TD-LTE seems to have taken lead over WiMAX, still industry perception is that WiMAX is a much more mature technology than TD-LTE.

Omantel demonstrates 4G LTE network

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Oman's leading telecom operator Omantel has commissioned a 4G LTE network & claims to achive very high speed data transfer.

LG's LTE modem approved by the FCC

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FCC has approved a new LTE USB modem from LG. LG VL600 is approved with support for CDMA EVDO 850/1900MHz and LTE 700MHz. 

FCC initiative to free satellite spectrum for mobile broadband

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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has initiated steps to make additional spectrum available for new investment in mobile broadband networks.  

China Mobile Completes TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE Tests

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China Mobile & Huawei have completed the testing of China's first TD-SCDMA/TD-LTE network in Wuxi, Jiangsu province reports China Business News, citing Biao Wan, President of Huawei Wireless Pr

LTE-based embedded PC card sales to top US$3.8 billion in 2014

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Revenue from mobile broadband cards (standard PC cards and embedded cards) grew 6% in 1Q10 over 4Q09 to $1.55 billion worldwide, according to Infonetics Research Report.