
T-Mobile said it is beginning to upgrade its 4G network with LTE-U this spring. LTE-U allows LTE to operate on the unlicensed spectrum in the 5 GHz band, which is typically reserved for WiFi. Devices equipped with LTE-U will take advantage of available 5 GHz spectrum when needed to boost speed and capacity. If or when […]
Feb 23 2017 | Posted in
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AT&T has begun deploying LTE on its 2.3GHz WCS spectrum in a handful of markets around the country. Earlier this year, AT&T said it would begin the deployment by summer, and it is just meeting that commitment. AT&T did not specify which markets are gaining WCS coverage, nor how quickly it will build out coverage […]
Sep 10 2015 | Posted in
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Qualcomm has announced its initial foray with LTE into the unlicensed 5GHz band, spectrum that is normally reserved for WiFi networks. Qualcomm believes LTE-U, or LTE in unlicensed spectrum, could help carriers fill in blank spots with small cells. LTE-U would be use for downlink purposes only and could supplement standard cellular coverage in targeted […]
Feb 27 2015 | Posted in
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