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Small Cell

TEKTELIC Communications delivers smallest and most-powerful complete LTE small cell eNodeB

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Barcelona, Spain – February 28, 2012 – Today at Mobile World Congress, TEKTELIC Communications, a leading provider of high quality and high efficiency cellular radio solutions and 4G micro base stations announced the availability of their smallest fully integrated micro eNodeB.  In conjunction with Mindspeed Technologies, Inc.

Meeting mobile broadband expectations with maximum efficiency

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As the Networked Society takes shape, providing the right user experience is a top priority for operators. Bandwidth-hungry applications common on smartphones, tablets and other connected devices are driving figures for data traffic sky high.

Alcatel-Lucent, Telefonica Unveil Smart 4G Experience at MWC

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Telefonica at MWC

Telefonica today introduced live experience of Smart 4G network at the Mobile World Congress. The network deploys 2.6Ghz frequency band and provides download speeds of 100 Mbps, between 40-60Mbps on upload, says operator.

DOVADO and Ubiquisys Demonstrate 3G Small Cell with 4G Backhaul

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Mobile World Congress, Barcelona – 27th February 2012 - DOVADO, the supplier of mobile broadband routers, and Ubiquisys, the developer of 3G and LTE intelligent cells, today announced that they have successfully demonstrated a 3G residential small cell with LTE backhaul.

It all comes back to backhaul

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Ericsson - Backhaul plays a critical role in mobile broadband, and is rising in importance on account of the introduction of heterogeneous networks, known as hetnets.

Deploying vast numbers of small cells to complement improved and densified macrocell layers will require a range of highly scalable, flexible mobile backhaul solutions that support superior user experience.

Telenor to use Alcatel-Lucent's Femto solution

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Alcatel-Lucent

To deliver high quality mobile broadband voice and data services, telecommunications service provider Telenor has selected small cells technology from Alcatel-Lucent. Under a new global frame agreement, Alcatel-Lucent will provide Telenor with  small cell base stations to support its customers.

Ubiquisys to Demonstrate New Generation of Small Cells Based on Intel Architecture at Mobile World Congress

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23 Feb 2012, Swindon, UK – Ubiquisys, the developer of 3G and LTE small cells, will demonstrate smart cells, a new type of small cell, at Mobile World Congress.  With support from Intel Corporation, Ubiquisys has developed a new range of communications-tuned modules based on Intel® architecture.  When added to a 3G/LTE/WiFi small cell base station, they ad

WiFi Wake-up from Intrinsyc and Ubiquisys Integrates Carrier WiFi Initiatives with 3G/LTE Small Cell Technology

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VANCOUVER, BC and Swindon, UK – Intrinsyc Software International (TSX: ICS), a leading developer of intelligent connected devices, and Ubiquisys, the developer of 3G and LTE small cells, will demonstrate Small Cell WiFi Wake-up at Mobile World Congress, February 27 – March 1.

NEC Introduces LTE Femtocell Base Stations

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NEC LTE Femtocell

NEC has launched new indoor LTE Femtocell base stations for telecom carriers. The base stations will be available in the second quarter of 2012. The new product is available in two models, one designed for enterprise and another for residential customers. 

Small Cell Forum and Open Mobile Alliance Expand Global Access to Small Cell Technology for Mobile Applications

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Small Cell Forum

22nd February 2012, London, UK – The Small Cell Forum, the independent industry and operator association that supports small cell deployment worldwide, and the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA), an international specifications setting body, have established a cooperation agreement for OMA to develop API standards for small cells on a global scale.