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4G LTE planned by MetroPCS

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on August 12, 2008
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4G LTE planned by MetroPCS4G 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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Alltel for 4G LTE Network

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on May 15, 2008
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Alltel for 4G LTE NetworkAlltel for 4G LTE Network. We’ve heard some plans before about LTE network: 4G LTE Network by AT&T in 2012, Verizon LTE Network (700 MHz spectrum) in 2010, Now, Alltel, has announced that it has committed itself to rolling out a 4G LTE network in three to five years. “We do currently plan to move towards LTE in the three-to-five year timeframe versus WiMAX, but we’re still early in that,” according to Alltel President and CEO Scott Ford. The move to the 4G LTE technology makes Alltel the second CDMA carrier (Verizon Wireless being the first) to adopt the GSM-based LTE network evolution path as its future wireless communications standard. Continue reading ‘Alltel for 4G LTE Network’