Tag Archives: LTE

By the end of September 2017, global LTE subscriptions, according to Ovum data, stood at 2.54 billion compared to 1.70 billion a year earlier, GSA reveals.

There are now 4,416 LTE devices globally, including 2,706 smartphones according to the latest GSA Status of the LTE Ecosystem report.

GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association announced that there are 635 million LTE subscriptions worldwide. It also said that LTE subscriptions continue to grow faster than any other mobile communications system technology. Analysing Q1 2015 subscriptions data provided by Ovum Ltd, GSA noted that in 3 successive quarters LTE subscription net additions have outpaced any other mobile communications technology.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) recently renewed its Partnership Agreement separately with four (4) state-backed companies (SBCs) for the provision of fibre connectivity services to network operators residing in telecommunication tower facilities owned by the SBCs. The four SBCs are D’Harmoni Telco Infra Sdn Bhd (Johor), Perak Integrated Network Services Sdn Bhd (Perak), Perlis Comm Sdn Bhd (Perlis), and Yiked Bina ...

LTE’s appeal and increased affordability means operators in developed markets have to refarm GSM or CDMA spectrum to accommodate this demand. The next step is to close down these legacy networks, but determining the “sweet spot” for network closure is challenging, according to a new report by market research firm, Ovum. “For operators in transition, there are key revenues – ...

Celcom Axiata Berhad and Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) have signed an agreement on the provisioning of additional Long-Term Evolution (LTE) sites through TM Next-Gen Backhaul (TM NGBH) services, following the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in November 2013. Under this Phase 2 network collaborative agreement, TM will continue to support Celcom’s network transmission requirements, whilst enabling Celcom to optimise cost ...

GSA, the Global mobile Suppliers Association, revealed there were 497 million LTE (Long Term Evolution) subscriptions worldwide by 31 December 2014. A total of 290 million LTE subscriptions were gained in the year, equivalent to 140% annual growth. GSA said that LTE subscriptions are growing faster than any other mobile communications system technology, and by a substantial margin.

Market research firm, International Data Corporation (IDC) revealed the top 10 predictions that IDC believes will have the biggest impact on the Malaysia telecom industry in Malaysia this year. Malaysia telecom service providers are expected to redefine its strategies, transform its organizations, launch new solutions and technologies to retain its growth and stay relevant in market.

360 operators have commercially launched LTE networks and service in 124 countries, according to latest data released by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA). There are 373 million LTE subscriptions globally as of Q3 2014. In its Evolution to LTE report, GSA said that 96 LTE networks were launched in 2014.

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DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd customers can now have their own personal WiFi hotspot while on the go with the introduction of two new Alcatel portable wireless routers (MiFi). The new DiGi MobiFi allows users to have up to 10 different WiFi enabled devices, simultaneously connected to the internet. Available now at selected DiGi Stores, DiGi customers can own a MobiFi ...

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) announced the new Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1) board members and key management line-up earlier this month. Late September, TM emerges as the new holding company for P1 with a shareholding of 55.3%; and the remaining 44.7% is shared between Green Packet Berhad (31.1%) and SK Telecom Co., Ltd (13.6%). Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa, ...

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) announced the completion of the Investment Agreement for its partnership with Green Packet Berhad (Green Packet) and SK Telecom Co., Ltd (SK Telecom) for the three parties to share in the ownership and collaborate in the future growth of Packet One Networks (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (P1), a WiMAX Internet provider in Malaysia. The agreement was first ...

Motorola Solutions, Inc., a provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers, opened its new research and development (R&D) center in Penang, known as the “Innoplex” earlier this month. Equipped with state-of the-art laboratories, and product design and development capabilities, the center is set to focus on developing the next generation of mission-critical Land Mobile Radio ...

Telekom Malaysia, Malaysia’s fixed broadband champion, launched a new mobile messaging app called HyppMe on last Friday. Basically the mobile messaging app allows free voice and messaging to other HyppMe users. Local calls to mobile network in Malaysia is charged 8sen per minute and SMS is at 5sen. HyppMe works on Android and iOS devices. Calls to TM fixed line ...