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Sprint and Clearwire were first out of the gates with 4G products that use WiMax technology. But Verizon Wireless has big plans for Long Term Evolution, which promises to deliver faster mobile broadband. Wireless carriers are either deploying LTE or planning pilots in the months ahead. If 4G lives up to the hype, it may allow broadband customers to cut the cords for 4G.
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Poor network experiences put S'pore telcos under pressure
Negative consumer feedback on service quality is piling on for mobile operators and will only worsen over the festive period, but telcos deny seeing more complaints and pledge to continue beefing up their networks.
2012: ZDNet's definitive guide to the year in tech
A look back at the hot topics, major discoveries, and technological breakthroughs of 2012: from privacy to surveillance, major product launches, successes and catastrophes.
BT to bid alongside mobile operators in UK 4G spectrum auction
The telco, which used to be a mobile player before it sold O2 to Telefónica in 2005, will take part in the upcoming 4G spectrum auction. It is quite likely, though, that it wants the airwaves to provide a wireless alternative to fixed-line broadband.
LTE gains a foothold in Africa as more operators start rollouts
Operators in Nigeria and Ethiopia are starting to move on LTE for metro areas, but widespread coverage remains far in the future.
4G in the UK: MoD to put airwaves up for sale
The Ministry of Defence is planning to sell off 200MHz of spectrum in order to make way for the growing demand for capacity from mobile operators, in a move that could bag the government up to £1bn.
Tikona to shut broadband operations in 13 cities
Indian broadband provider to exit operations in 13 out of 38 cities in a strategy to consolidate coverage, which it denies is a precursor to a possible stake sale.
Dutch 4G auction raises €3.8bn
Four mobile operators have bid several billion euros for 4G licences in the Netherlands - with the incumbent KPN having to cut its dividends as a result.
Vodafone pulls out of pricey 4G spectrum auction
Vodafone Australia has said that it will not participate in the auction for the 700MHz spectrum for 4G networks, as Optus indicates that it is reconsidering its participation after the government outed a high reserve price.
Sprint's Clearwire acquisition in trouble as Softbank caps bid
In a game of acquisition chicken, Sprint wants to buy Clearwire, but Clearwire's shareholders are rejecting the initial offer. Softbank, meanwhile, is refusing to raise Sprint's offer.
Conroy sets 4G spectrum auction reserve price
Australian Communications Minister Stephen Conroy has unveiled the minimum price that telcos must pay to secure crucial spectrum for 4G network roll-outs.
Huawei and ZTE could pose security and business threat to Europe, says EU report
An internal European Commission report has outlined its concerns over member states using telecoms equipment developed by Huawei and ZTE.
EE takes 4G LTE coverage to 17 more UK towns and cities. Is yours on the list?
EE will extend the coverage of its 4G LTE service to 17 more UK towns and cities by the end of March next year.
Maxis commits $163M to LTE services rollout
The Malaysian telco is setting aside the amount for the next three years to deploy its LTE services nationwide.
HTC One SV aims to deliver 4G LTE to midrange buyers
The Android-powered HTC One Series is set to get a new midrange addition that the handset maker hopes will appeal to UK buyers wanting 4G without breaking the bank.
Korean telcos tie up for LTE in disputed Dokdo
The three carriers will build a joint base station for their networks in rare partnership to defend the country's claim over the islets--the center of a territorial dispute with Japan.