Wireless Networks

Zain Kuwait is boosting the capacity of its LTE, 3G and 2G networks via a new agreement with NEC and solutions integrator METCO (Middle East Telecommunications Company).

SkyVision is launching its fibre and wireless based services SkyFibre in Guinea.

Chilean operator Entel has pledged $2.8 billion worth of investment into 3G and 4G networks across the next three years.

YooMee Africa Group is launching Côte d’Ivoire’s first LTE services. The group has expanded its operations into the West African country after establishing itself as a broadband provider in Cameroon.

Indian mobile operator Videocon Telecom is aiming to launch 4G/LTE services in three major cities before the end of the 2014-15 fiscal year.

To meet the needs of a data-hungry new generation of users in densely populated areas, dtac TriNet, a subsidiary of Thailand's second-largest mobile operator dtac, has assigned Ericsson to deploy a 4G/LTE network.

India’s largest energy exploration company has commissioned a new high capacity wireless network to be built by Ceragon Networks.

Indian operator Uninor, a subsidiary of Telenor, is extending its coverage to the state of Andhra Pradesh.

A new agreement between Sub10 Systems and Mexico-based Sitec will see the former’s millimetre wave wireless Liberator products made available across the country.

South African Internet service provider MWEB has selected Ruckus Wireless to supply Smart Wi-Fi products and technology to support a new nationwide wireless broadband public access service, as well as managed enterprise wireless LAN (WLAN) services to businesses that exploit its vast fibre broadband service available throughout South Africa.

Smile Communications has announced the launch of a 4G/LTE network on 800 MHz spectrum in Ibadan and Lagos, both in Nigeria.

Ruckus Wireless and Orange Poland have deployed Hotspot 2.0 Wi-Fi services in Warsaw.

The Moscow Metro has deployed a new wireless broadband solution to deliver 90 Mbps per train across distances of up to 900 metres.

A new five-year agreement between Vodafone and Huawei will expand the operator group’s Single Radio Access Network (SingleRAN) for its “Project Spring” Phase 1 programme across the world.

Following on from its major rivals, China Unicom will become the last operator in the country to launch 4G services later this month.

Indonesian network operator TransIndonesia Network has selected Epsilon to provide interconnectivity solutions out of Singapore across Asia, Europe & the Americas.

Nokia Solutions and Networks will provide its GSM-Railway (GSM-R) mobile infrastructure to cover a 440-kilometer section of Poland’s E-20 railway corridor.

Chinese third-place operator China Telecom is planning an expansive 4G launch across 100 cities.

Colombian LTE newcomer Avantel has selected Nokia Solutions and Networks to supply the complete infrastructure for its LTE network.

America Movil’s Uruguayan division Claro Uruguay has chosen Alcatel-Lucent as its 4G/LTE network supplier.

Saudi Arabian operator Mobily, part of the Etihad Etisalat Company, is upgrading its network connectivity with Nokia Solutions and Networks.

America Movil’s Peruvian operation Claro Peru has selected Starhome MACH’s Gateway Location Register (GLR) and Optimal Voicemail Deposit (OVMD) solutions.

Russian telecoms provider TTK has signed a network partnership agreement with cloud infrastructure firm Akamai.

Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and Level 3 Communications have signed an agreement for Internet localisation services, enabling TM to cache high-demand content locally on its network, enhancing Internet connectivity, network efficiency, reliability and security.

Chinese vendor ZTE is currently discussing a 4G deal for the Mumbai and Delhi circles with Indian market leader Bharti Airtel.

Indian Wi-Fi operator O-Zone has deployed Elitecore Technologies’ Wi-Fi Service Management Platform (SMP) to deliver seamless connectivity and rich user experience across nationwide hotspots at affordable prices.

Indonesian market leader Telkomsel has upgraded its GSM and 3G HSPA+ network across the country using NSN’s radio and core network as well as comprehensive services.

Chinese vendor ZTE has entered into an agreement with Aircel to deploy its 4G LTE network.

Slovak Telekom has launched LTE services across five cities in Slovakia, which the operator claims is the country’s largest LTE deployment thus far.

Gilat Satellite Networks has been awarded two projects aimed at connecting remote communities in two Latin American countries.

Ooredoo Myanmar will introduce 3G mobile services nationwide in Myanmar next year.