LTE

LTE smartphones to make up about 5% of 2012 global handset shipments

LTE-enabled smartphones could account for as much as 5% of all global handset shipments in 2012. With nearly 50 carriers across the world having launched the technology, the number of LTE-enabled devices being offered is growing quickly. Digitimes “industry sources” expect that between 25 and 30 million LTE-enabled smartphones will ship this year. Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, Pantech and HTC […]

CES 2012: Sprint announces first LTE devices including Galaxy Nexus

After announcing its initial LTE deployment plans last week, Sprint yesterday announced its first three LTE devices, the Galaxy Nexus and LG Viper smartphones and the Sierra Wireless Tri-Network Hotspot. “The first three products that will run on the Sprint 4G LTE network exemplify the cutting-edge technology our customers can expect from Sprint as we progress with our 4G LTE […]

CES 2012: Nokia unveils LTE-enabled Lumia 900 for AT&T

There had been enough rumours to make this somewhat anticlimactic but it’s now official: AT&T will be the U.S. exclusive carrier for Nokia’s newest flagship smartphone, the LTE-enabled Nokia Lumia 900. “The introduction of the Nokia Lumia 900 with AT&T is another significant milestone in the ongoing rollout of Nokia’s global smartphone strategy,” said Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas. […]

CES 2012: Xperia ion to be Sony’s first LTE smartphone

Sony’s first LTE smartphone was unveiled today as part of CES 2012’s AT&T keynote. The Sony Xperia ion is also the first Xperia device to be announced without the Ericsson brand (after Sony’s acquisition of Ericsson’s share in their joint venture). “With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, […]

CES 2012: HTC unveils LTE-enabled Windows Phone HTC Titan II for AT&T

AT&T today announced that it will be the first U.S. carrier to offer LTE Windows Phones. While none other than Nokia CEO Stephen Allsop attended AT&T’s keynote and promised LTE smartphones, these will not be formally unveiled until later today. The honour of the first LTE Windows Phone smartphone instead fell to the HTC Titan II. “HTC’s history of innovation […]

Sprint to launch LTE in mid-2012

Sprint yesterday announced that it will launch its LTE network in the first half of 2012. The initial deployment will cover Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio. The carrier also promised improved 3G coverage in these markets. Another six unnamed areas will also get LTE coverage by mid-2012. “Within the first half of 2012, Sprint customers should experience first-hand the […]