The LTE standard supports FDD (Frequency Division Duplexing) mode adopted by DOCOMO and TDD (Time Division Duplexing) mode expected to be adopted for LTE networks in China and other markets, which will help to further the development of advanced mobile devices by manufacturers worldwide.
The launch of the next-generation iPhone later this year, by what time T-Mobile would be further along in its LTE plans, will be crucial for the future of the industry as a whole.
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Wang added that ahead of the full launch of TD-LTE, his company will be initiating user trials for TD-LTE data devices and phones throughout 2013 -- the first half of the year for the former, and the second half for the latter.
However, Sprint recently announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar network upgrade that will replace many existing cell sites with a single cell radio that can be used for its voice and broadband services and that can be used either for WiMAX or LTE.
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We're hoping the AWS LTE band will be enabled for us as soon as the network is ready to push ahead with its next-gen technology, but we haven't heard any official word from Magenta about this.
Global flavors of LTE bands can be a hassle for travelers and firms making multiple versions of the same device, but Qualcomm says its solved that quandary with a new radio chipset.
With 4G LTE fast becoming the de facto standard for smartphones and carriers increasingly promoting their high-speed LTE networks, Verizon seems to be making plans for its soon to be outdated 3G network.
LightSquared intends to build out a nationwide wholesale 4G network and rumors persist that Clearwire will be converting its network from WiMAX to LTE for its 4G network.
In all, the Droid RAZR Maxx HD is shaping up to be heavyweight contender for Big Red's LTE lineup.
Presumably the early adopter crowd looking for LTE are going to be locked into 24 month contracts with EE.
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One new wrinkle for Clearwire could be the increased cost associated with the Intellectual Property (IP) for the LTE technology.
It's not a permanent change though, as this recurring fee will last only as long as the Nextel National Network does, at which point that 800MHz spectrum will be rolled over for the carrier's planned LTE build-out.
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The rollout of LTE or 4G will be a shot in the arm for most wireless vendors.
The next transition to 4th Generation (Long Term Enhanced) LTE capability is going to be expensive and time consuming for all involved.
Prusch says the next big milestones for the company will be to get the LTE network up and running, and then to bring in new wholesale partners.
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The catch here is that the subscribers will be able to use only 3G for data and not 4G LTE.
The US is a lock for any LTE, and we wouldn't be surprised to see Canada, South Korea and other key countries on the speedier data path.
Applications, for instance, could be utilized to deliver calls on LTE, much the way Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) apps like fring and Jajah operate on 3G networks today.
Microsoft recently released the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango update for all devices and will be launching new dual core, LTE enabled smartphones soon.
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So if the speeds are noticeably faster before LTE is available for most users, then the difference will be dramatic when they are.
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The company did not say specifically how much additional funding will be required, and it did not provide a timetable for rolling out LTE service.
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This could well turn out to be a good move for the company as Verizon is ahead in terms of LTE deployment right now.
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With the Sprint 4G LTE network, customers in the following areas will be able to experience faster speeds for uploading photos, surfing the Web, and streaming videos.
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Clearwire also has established cell sites for its system and the cost of adding LTE to these sites should be reasonable.
Football fans will also be able to take advantage of the screen combined with 4G LTE speeds to watch live games for an unrivaled viewing experience.
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As a sidenote, Verizon mentions here that this policy excludes Google experience devices and tablets, which could be cause for speculation that new Nexus devices (including tablets) are en route to the LTE carrier.
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If the FCC is anything to go by, the Optimus LTE II could be next to get the Big Red treatment: a filing has just emerged for the VS930, a likely successor to the VS910 ( Revolution) and VS920 ( Spectrum).
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Further, the MSM8930 S4 Plus chipset has integrated LTE support, making it possible for Qualcomm to bring LTE to high volume mid-tier smartphones that will soon be making their way to China Mobile.
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This is, however, great news for T-Mobile customers as this is precisely the type of LTE they'll be getting very soon.
Acquiring Clearwire would be the next step as Sprint looks to increase scale and bolster its competitive standing with additional capacity for 4G LTE.
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