4G LTE planned by MetroPCS. We’ve heard some plans before about LTE network: Alltel for 4G LTE Network, 4G LTE Network by AT&T in 2012, and Verizon LTE Network (700 MHz spectrum) in 2010, it’s now Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology for MetroPCS’ upcoming 4G network. While MetroPCS currently operates its own CDMA network, LTE is on the upgrade path for GSM networks, meaning the move will be a technology shift for the carrier. LTE technology will allow wireless carriers to use their wireless spectrum more efficiently, reduce power draw on handsets, and deliver wireless data speeds that will outdo current wireless broadband solutions.
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Qualcomm’s HSPA+ Data Call. Recent News for 
Aircell’s GSM 4G LTE Mobile Broadband. The in-flight GoGo WiFi provider, Aircell, announced its intention to base its fourth generation (4G) mobile broadband network on Long Term Evolution (LTE), the emerging standard for advanced mobile broadband networks and services. Having pioneered the first commercial Inflight Internet service in North America, Aircell plans to deploy LTE to enable the next generation ultra-high bandwidth mobile services such as hi-definition and interactive TV and multi- player immersive gaming that passengers will come to expect. As Aircell migrates toward full LTE deployment, planned network and technology developments will enable Aircell to serve North American airlines with state- of-the-art mobile broadband technology. 
Verizon LG Voyager Refresh (New Firmware, Features, 4G LTE)? A new rumor said that the LG Voyager Refresh would get Verizon’s new Visual Voicemail service. It was unclear whether the refresh would be a hardware redesign or simply a firmware update. The new firmware will get new UI enhancements, and some of the highlights:
Telstra’s Trial for 4G Mobile Broadband. Telstra’s partnership with Ericsson results finishing a trial of the enhanced High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology. It is enhanced HSPA which Telstra says will achieve top network speeds of 21Mbps this year and 42Mbps next year on its Next G network. 
LTE Network Subscribers to be 32 Million in 2013. Following on previous reports about LTE networks such as 
Motorola’s LTE will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum. Motorola announced that its first commercial release of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) solutions next year will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to help operators increase coverage and capacity of their networks as they strive to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services. 
Alltel for 4G LTE Network. We’ve heard some plans before about LTE network: 
Sprint + Clearwire for WiMAX : New Mobile Broadband Company. Sprint and Clearwire announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine their next-generation wireless broadband businesses to form a new wireless communications company. Intel, Google, Comcast, Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks will be investing $3.2 Billion into this new company and will split 22% of it among themselves. Clearwire will have will have a 27% stake in the new company and Sprint will control the remaining 51%.  in 2010.gif)
Verizon LTE Network (700 MHz spectrum) in 2010. Verizon Wireless plans to launch its LTE network in the 700 MHz spectrum in the 2010 timeframe. The company said the breadth of the national C-block spectrum footprint, all in a single band and with a depth of 22 MHz, provides a speed and performance advantage that will be ideal for connecting a variety of consumer electronics, from wireless phones to medical devices to gaming consoles. In addition, the 102 individual licenses in the A and B-blocks provide additional growth capacity in key markets. 
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