Category: 4G LTE News

Band 20 (LTE 800MHz-Digital Dividend) – Operators and UEs

LTE 800MHz is also called Digital Dividend spectrum and 4G LTE Band 20. FDD LTE Band 20 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 832-862MHz and downlink frequency is 791-821 MHz. The Width of the band is 30MHz, duplexing spacing is -40MHz and band gap is 71MHz. The duplex configuration is reversed from the standard, having the uplink higher in frequency than the downlink.

 

LTE Band 20 has been chosen by many operators as their 4G LTE Spectrum, expecially in Europe areas and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle/modem/Surfstick, 4G LTE CPE for band 20, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 20.

 

 

Operators that has deployed LTE Band 20:

 

  1. Germany, Telekom Deutschland (TD)
  2. Germany, Telefonica O2
  3. Germany, Vodafone Germany
  4. Moldova, InterDnestCom
  5. Qatar, Oredoo (Qtel)
  6. Russia, MTS
  7. Switzerland, Swisscom
  8. Tanzania, Smile
  9. Uganda, Smile Communications
  10. Croatia, Vipnet
  11. Denmark, TDC
  12. Denmark, TT-Netvaerket
  13. France, FT/Orange, won band 20 spectrum, 2012.01.17
  14. France, SFR, deployment 2012.09, plan to launch – early 2013
  15. Italy, Telecom Italia , has spectrum
  16. Italy, Vodafone Italy, has spectrum 2×10 MHz
  17. Latvia, Triatel, some tests ..2012.09-2012.10..
  18. Netherlands, KPN Mobile, plan to start from 2013.03
  19. Norway, auction planned in 2013
  20. Poland, tender in 2012 exp.
  21. Russia, Beeline
  22. Russia, Megafon
  23. Russia, MTS
  24. Russia, Rostelecom
  25. South Africa, will free band 800 MHz for LTE 800
  26. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  27. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  28. UK, DMS Ltd. (Digital Mobile Spectrum Limited),

 

 

 

4G LTE USB dongles/Modem/Surfstick for Band 20 DD800MHz:

 

  1. Alcatel L100V, 2012.10
  2. Alcatel L800, 2013.01
  3. Huawei E3276, 2012.11
  4. Huawei E398u-15, 2012.10
  5. Huawei K5005 (Vodafone Surfstick), 2012.10
  6. Megafon M150-1 (Huawei E3276), 2012.11
  7. Samsung GT-B3740, 2012.06
  8. ZTE MF821D ..2012.06..
  9. ZTE MF880 4G LTE TDD/FDD USB Surfstick
  10. HUAWEI E392u-12
  11. Option Beemo 4G LTE USB Modem
  12. ZTE K5006Z 4G LTE Surfstick(Vodafone)
  13. ZTE MF822 4G LTE Surfstick
  14. Vodafone K5007 Connect Pen (Huawei E3276)

 

 

 

 

4G mobile routers / Mobile hotspots for Band 20:

  1. Huawei R210 LTE MiFi (Vodfaone 4G Hotspot), 2012.10
  2. Modacom URoad-LTE  ..2013.02..
  3. ZyHEL WAH7130, 2013.02
  4. ZTE MF910 4G LTE mobile Hotspot
  5. HUAWEI E589u-12 4G Pocket WiFi Router
  6. HUAWEI E5776s-32 4G LTE Cat4 Mobile WiFi Hotspot
  7. Ultra WiFi 4G Softbank 102z
  8. Ultra WiFi 4G Softbank 102HW
  9. Sierra 762s 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot
  10. Samsung GT-BT3800 4G LTE Router
  11. BandLuxe PR51 4G Mobile Hotspot Router

 

 

4G LTE CPE Router for Band 20:

 

  1. AVM Fritz!box 6810 LTE, 2012.09
  2. AVM Fritz!box 6840 LTE, 2012.12
  3. AVM Fritz!box 6842 LTE, 2012.09
  4. Huawei B390s-2(Telecom Speedport LTE), ..2011..
  5. Huawei B593u-12, 2012.06
  6. Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..
  7. Netcomm 4G100WV, ..2012.08..
  8. Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06
  9. Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11
  10. ZTE MF28G 4G LTE CPE Router
  11. ZTE MF28D 4G LTE CPE Router
  12. Vodafone B2000 4G LTE Router
  13. Vodafone B1000 4G LTE Router
  14. BandLuxe R501 4G LTE VoIP WiFi Router

 

 

 

4G LTE Module for Band 20:

 

  1. ZTE MF290 4G LTE module, 2012.10
  2. ZTE ZM8510 Mini PCIe 4G LTE Module
  3. Sierra MC7710 Wireless AirPrime
  4. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  5. HUAWEI ME909 Mini PCIe Express 4G LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF Module
  7. Anydata DTP-970WK 4G LTE Module

 

 

 

4G LTE Smartphones for Band 20:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      HTC One XL, 2012.09

3.      Huawei Ascend P2, Android, 2013.02

4.      Nokia Lumia 920.1, 2012.09

 

 

 

 

4G LTE Tablets for Band 20:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      Asus Transformer Pad TF300TL. 2012.10

3.      Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700KL, 2012.10

4.      Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, 2012

 

 

 

Band 13 (USA 700 Upper C) – Operators and UEs

4G FDD LTE Band 13 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 777 – 787MHz and downlink frequency is 746 – 756MHz. The Width of the band is 10MHz, duplexing spacing is -31MHz and band gap is 41MHz.

 

LTE Band 13 has been chosen by Verizon Wireless USA as their 4G LTE Spectrum and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle, 4G LTE CPE for band 13, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 13.

 

Operators

1.      Bolivia, Entel Bolivia, Launched at December 2012

2.      Puerto Rico, open mobile, planned at April 2012

3.      USA, Verizon Wireless, 2012.09

4.   USA, Bluegrass Cellular, 2012.09

5.   Uzbekistan, MTS UZ, 2012.07

6.   Uzbekistan, Ucell / TeliaSonera UZ, 2012.07

 

4G USB dongle for Band 13:

 

  1. HUAWEI E397u-53 4G LTE FDD USB Surfstick
  2. Verizon Wireless Novatel USB551L 4G LTE USB Modem
  3. LG VL600 4G LTE USB Modem
  4. Pantech UML290 4G LTE Modem
  5. BandLuxe C506 Compact 4G USB Modem
  6. Motorola USB-LTE 7110 FDD LTE USB Dongle

 

 

 

 

4G Smartphones for Band 13:

 

1.      Apple iPhone 5 A1429 cdma mode, announced 2012.09.12

2.      HTC Rezound 4G, ..2012.09.. f.e. with USA, Verizon

 

4G Mobile routers for band 13:

 

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..
  2. Verizon Jetpack 4620L 4G Mobile Hotspot
  3. BandLuxe PR56 4G LTE Pocket WiFi Router

 

 

4G LTE CPE / gateways for Band 13:

 

1.      CradlePoint ARC MBR1400LE-VZ 2012.10

2.      CradlePoint IBR600LE (LTE/EVDO) 2012.10

3.      Netgear MBR1515, 2012.06

4.      Sierra Wireless AirLink GX440, LTE, DO 2012.10

5.      ZyZEL LTE5122 2012.09

6.   BandLuxe R506 4G LTE CPE Router

 

 

 

4G LTE Module for Band 13:

 

  1. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7750
  2. Novatel Wireless Expedite E362 4G LTE Module
  3. Novatel Wireless Expedite E351 4G LTE Module
  4. Opton nv GTM809U 4G LTE Module
  5. HUAWEI ME906V 4G LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME909Tu-120 4G LTE LGA Module
  7. HUAWEI ME909Tu-520 4G LTE LGA Module
  8. HUAWEI ME909Tu-720 4G LTE LGA Module
  9. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE LGA Module

 

 

 

 

 

 

Band 8 (900 MHz) – Operators and UEs

FDD LTE Band 8 is paired to allow simultaneous transmission on two frequencies. The Uplink frequency is 880 – 915MHz and downlink frequency is 925 – 960MHz. The Width of the band is 35MHz, duplexing spacing is 45MHz and band gap is 10MHz.

 

LTE Band 8 has been chosen by many operators as their 4G LTE Spectrum and now many 4G LTE USB Dongle, 4G LTE CPE for band 8, and you could check below the 4G LTE Mobile router and 4G LTE Module for band 8.

 

 

Commercial band 8 (900 MHz) networks worldwide:

 

1. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2012

2. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010

3. South Korea, KT Corporation, launched at January 2012

4. Greece, Vodafone, planned at Feb. 2013/6/24

5. Romania, RCS&RDS, planned at September, 2012

6. South Africa, Cell C, planned at September, 2012

7. Japan, Softbank Mobile, launched at September, 2012

8. Australia, Optus, launched at September, 2012

 

 

There are many gadgets available now for 4G LTE Band 8(900MHz), below are the 4G smarpthones for band 8:

 

Smartphones

  1. Nokia Lumia 920.1 ..2012.09..

 

4G LTE Mobile Routers for band 8:

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..
  2. Huawei E589u-12
  3. Huawei E5776s-32
  4. Softbank ULTRA WiFi 4G 102HW

4G LTE CPE Router for band 8:

 

1.      Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..

2.      Netcomm 4G100WV ..2012.08..

3.      Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06

4.      Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11

5.      HUAWEI B593u-12

 

 

 

Many wireless 4G LTE USB dongles and modems available for band 8, below are the Dongles/Modems/Surfsticks for Band 8:

 

  1. Alcatel L100V
  2. Alcatel L800
  3. Huawei E398u-1
  4. HUAWEI E3276
  5. HUAWEI E392u-6
  6. ZTE MF821D
  7. Option Beemo

 

Below are the 4G LTE Module for Band 8:

 

  1. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710
  2. AM Telecom AML520 4G LTE Module
  3. AM Telecom AML500 4G LTE Module
  4. AM Telecom AME520 4G LTE Module
  5. AM Telecom AME500 4G LTE Module
  6. ZTE ZM8620 Mini PCIe 4G LTE TDD/FDD Module
  7. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  8. HUAWEI ME909 Mini PCI Express 4G LTE Module
  9. HUAWEI ME906V M2M 4G LTE Module
  10. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF M.2 Wireless Module

 

 

 

Band 7 (2600MHz) Operators and UEs

Band 7 is one of the most popular frequency bands for 4G LTE network. It’s widely deployed all over the world. The uplink spectrum for Band 7 is 2500 – 2570MHz and downlink is 2620 – 2690MHz. The width of band 7 is 70MHz. The duplex spacing is 120MHz and band gap is 50MHz.

 

 

Below are the operators that are offering 4G LTE Band 7(commercial networks):

 

  1. Armenia, VivaCell-MTS, 2011.12.28
  2. Austria, 3 Austria, 2011.11.18,
  3. Austria, A1, 2010.11.05
  4. Austria, T-Mobile Austria, 2012.07.28
  5. Brazil, Claro Brazil, from 2012.12
  6. Brazil, Vivo Brazil, from 2013.05.01
  7. Denmark, 3 Denmark, 2012.10
  8. Denmark, TeliaSonera, 2010.12
  9. Finland, DNA, 2011.12.13
  10. Finland, Elisa, 2010.11.17 (and band 3)
  11. Finland, TeliaSonera, NSN, from 2010.12.08 (and 1800)
  12. France, Bouygues, 2013.05.06
  13. Kyrgyzstan, Saima Telecom, from 2011.12.09
  14. Lithuania, Tele2, 2013.03
  15. Norway, TeliaSonera (NetCom), from 2009.12
  16. Qatar, Oredoo (Qtel), from 2013.04, NSN
  17. Russia, MTS, 2013.05.31, 2×10 MHz, 2540-2550 / 2660-2670 MHz
  18. Russia, Yota, 2012, 2×30 MHz; 2500-2530 / 2620-2660 MHz
  19. Sweden, Tele2, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  20. Sweden, TeliaSonera, as Net4Mobility joint project, from 2010
  21. Singapore, SingTel, 2012.09
  22. Singapore, M1, 2012.09
  23. Switzerland, Swisscom, 2011.11.29
  24. UAE, Etisalat, 2011.12
  25. Commitments, spectrum
  26. Austria, Orange, 2012.09
  27. Belarus, BeST, 2012.09
  28. Belgium, Mobistar, plan 2012-2013
  29. Belgium, Belgacom (Proximus), plan 2012.12
  30. Brazil, spectrum band 7 auctioned May 2012
  31. France, Free Mobile, 2012.09
  32. France, FT/Orange, 2012.09
  33. France, SFR, deployment 2012.09, plan to launch – early 2013
  34. Germany, E Plus, 2012.09
  35. Italy, Telecom Italia, has spectrum
  36. Italy, Vodafone, 2012.09
  37. Latvia, Baltcom, 2012.01
  38. Latvia, Bite, 2012.01
  39. Latvia, LMT, 2012.01
  40. Latvia, Tele2, 2012.01
  41. Lithuania, Bite Lithuania, 2012.03
  42. Lithuania, Omnitel, 2012.03
  43. Moldova, plans to auction licenses by the 2012 end.
  44. Poland, tender in 2012 exp.
  45. Qatar, Ooredoo (Qtel), plan to start service from April 2013
  46. Russia, Beeline, 2*10 MHz, 2550-2560 and 2670-2680 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022
  47. Russia, Megafon, 2*10 MHz, 2530-2540 and 2650-2660 MHz, for FDD LTE; exp. 2013
  48. Russia, MTS, 2*10 MHz, 2540-2550 and 2660-2670 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022
  49. Russia, Rostelecom, 2*10 MHz, 2560-2570 and 2680-2690 MHz, for FDD LTE, valid until Jul 25, 2022

 

 

 

There are many 4G USB Dongle/Modem/Surfstick for 4G LTE FDD Band 7:

 

1.      Alcatel L100V,  2012.10

2.      Huawei E3276, 2012.11

3.      Huawei E392, 2011.02

4.      Huawei E398u-15, 2012.10

5.      Huawei E398u-18, 2012.10

6.      Megafon M150-1 (Huawei E3276), 2012.11

7.      Vodafone K5005(HUAWEI K5005), 2012.10

8.      Yota LU150 LTE, 2012

9.      ZTE MF821;  b1, b3, b7; 2012.08

10.   ZTE MF821D;  b3, b7; 2012.06

11.   Samsung GT-B3730

12.  Sierra Wireless Aircard 320U

13.  Sierra Wireless Aircard 330U

14.  ZTE MF820

15.  ZTE MF820D

16.  ZTE MF822

17.  ZTE MF880

18.  Vodafone K5006

19.  ZTE AL600

20.  Bandluxe C501

21.  Vodafone K5007 (HUAWEI E3276)

22.  Option Beemo

 

 

And there are many Smartphones available for band 7:

 

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      HTC One XL, some regions (not USA One X) 2012.09

3.      HTC Velocity, 2012

4.      HTC Windows Phone 8x HTC, WP8, some regions (not for Russia) 2012.09

5.      Huawei Ascend P1 LTE, 2012.08

6.      Huawei Ascend P2, Android, 2013.02

7.      Nokia Lumia 820, 2012.09

8.      Nokia Lumia 920.1, 2012.09

9.      Samsung Galaxy S2 LTE, 2012.08

10.   Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE, 2012.09

 

 

Below are the tablets for band 7:

1.      Asus PadFone 2, 2012.10

2.      Asus Transformer Pad TF300TL. 2012.10

3.      Asus Transformer Pad Infinity TF700KL, 2012.10

4.      Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 LTE, 2012

 

 

Many 4G gateways / CPE Routers are available for band 7; some of them could also support other bands simultaneously:

 

1.      AVM Fritz!box 6810 LTE, 2012.09

2.      AVM Fritz!box 6840 LTE, 2012.12

3.      AVM Fritz!box 6842 LTE, 2012.09

4.      Gemtek CPE 990-730-0016R, 2012.08

5.      Huawei E593s-82, 2012.06

6.      Huawei E593u 4G, 2012

7.      Netcomm 4G100W ..2012.08..

8.      Netcomm 4G100WV, ..2012.08..

9.      Netcomm 4G101W-01, ..2012.08.., tbc

10.   Netcomm 4G101W-03, ..2012.08.., tbc

11.   Netgear MBR1517,  b1,b3,b7,b8,b20 +fallback to 3G, 2012.06

12.   Netgear MVBR1517, VoiP/VoLTE, (b1,b3,b7,b8,b20) 2012.11

13.   ZyXEL LTE6100, outdoor, 2012.10

14.  ZTE MF28D

 

Mobile 4G routers / mobile hotspots are usually attractive for the geeks and the users who want their all electronics to share network at high speed:

 

1.      Huawei R210, 2012.10

2.      Megafon MR100-1, 2012.10

3.      Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..

4.      Quanta 1QDLZZZ0ST2 (Yota Router), 2012.08

5.      HUAWEI E589, ..2012.08..

6.      ZTE MF91 4G LTE Router, 2012.10 b7 2600/ b3 1800/ b1 2100 or b20 800/ b7 2600 / b3 1800

7.      ZTE MF91S, 2012.08

8.      ZyHEL WAH7130, 2013.02

9.   HUAWEI E5776

10.  Samsung GT-B3800

11.  Sierra Wireless 762S 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

12.  Sierra Wireless 760S 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot

 

 

 

 

Modules for band 7(2600MHz):

 

  1. ZTE MF290 LTE module, 2012.10
  2. HUAWEI ME909u-521 4G LTE Module
  3. HUAWEI ME936 4G LTE M.2 Module
  4. ZTE ME3760 Mini PCIe 4G LTE Module
  5. ZTE ZM8510 TFF 4G FDD LTE Module
  6. HUAWEI ME906E 4G LTE NGFF M.2 Wireless Module
  7. Sierra Wireless AirPrime MC7710
  8. ZTE ZM8620 Mini PCIe 4G LTE TDD/FDD Module

 

 

Band 5 (850 MHz) – Operators and UEs

Band 5 is at Frequency bands 824-849 MHz and 869-894 MHz, it’s FDD LTE band 5 and bandwideth at 25 MHz. It’s the refarming of GSM 850MHz and most commonly deployed in North America and Latin America areas.

The 850MHz frequency provides a number of advantages for our customers. Because of the lower frequency (compared to other frequencies used on the Vodafone network), 850MHz is able to better penetrate through obstacles – such as buildings. This improved signal strength means data can be transmitted to a compatible device faster than when there is poor signal strength.

Operators

  1.  Philippines, Smart, 2012.09
  2.  USA, T-mobile
  3. Vodafone Australia

 

 

Smartphones

  1. Apple iPhone 5 A1429, cdma model, announced 2012.09.12
  2. Apple iPhone 5 A1429, gsm model, announced 2012.09.12
  3. Samsung Galaxy Mega i9205, FCC 2013.04.28
  4. Samsung Galaxy S4, announced 2013.03.15 (b5 for US market)

Mobile routers

  1. Modacom URoad-LTE ..2013.02..

CPE

  1. Asiatelco ALR-W130 indoor CPE, ..2012.09..

Tablets

  1. Apple iPad mini A1455 (CDMA/GSM, b1,b3,b5,b13,b25), 2012.10 

 

 

Band 2 (PCS 1900MHz) Operators and UEs

The band 2 is officially called the PCS (Personal Communication Service) band, and is often referred to as 1900MHz.  The PCS band at FDD LTE 60 MHz(1850-1910 and 1930-1990 MHz) is subdivided into six sub-bands, each of which can be used by a different company in each area.

The main advantage of running a mobile phone system in the PCS band is that there is more available spectrum there, so the licenses are easier and cheaper to obtain. The introduction of the PCS band also helped relieve some of the congestion that the 800MHz Cellular systems were experiencing.

The main disadvantage of PCS systems is that they generally do not have as thorough in-building coverage (and coverage in general) as Cellular (800MHz) systems. There are two causes for this: First, PCS operators have not been in business as long as cellular operators and may not have had enough time to fully build out their networks (build and install base station sites). Additionally, 1900MHz signals have a shorter wavelength than 800MHz signals, which means that they will not travel as far through open air and will not penetrate building materials as well as 800MHz signals do. However, with a properly engineered 1900MHz system (i.e. one with enough base stations placed in good locations), coverage can be as good as or better than 800MHz systems. This PCS coverage catch-up has not occurred yet in many US markets, but most PCS service providers are still actively improving their networks. In some areas, some PCS services can have extremely poor coverage, so buyer beware. However, in other places (usually beginning in larger cities and gradually spreading to smaller cities and rural areas), PCS systems work very well.

Some wireless providers in the USA that use the 1900MHz PCS band in at least part of their network include:

  • Sprint PCS (1900MHz CDMA)
  • T-Mobile (1900MHz GSM)
  • LEAP Wireless/Cricket Communications (1900MHz CDMA)
  • Airlink PCS (1900MHz GSM)
  • AT&T Wireless (1900MHz TDMA, 1900MHz GSM, 800MHz TDMA, and 800MHz GSM)
  • Verizon Wireless (1900MHz CDMA, 800MHz CDMA)
  • And others…

Operators

  1. Dominicana, Tricom, 2013.03
  2. USA, C Spire, tbc
  3. USA, Sprint
  4. Venezuela, Movistar, plans by 2012.09

UE

Motorola Photon 4G LTE, 2012.08

Chipsets:

Qualcomm MSM8960 ..2013.02

Difference between Samsung GT-B3740 and GT-B3730

Samsung is always leading the trend of networking development. As the partner model of Samsung GT-B3740, the 4G LTE Surfstick Samsung GT-B3730 is not as popular as GT-B3740. Samsung GT-B3730 4G Modem is the company’s first USB-based internet stick from TeliaSonera that offers 4G networks connectivity as well as a backup plan.

 

 

 

Samsung GT-B3740 could support maximum download speed up to 100Mbps download speed and 50mbps upload speed. Samsung GT-B3730 could also do that, the difference between them is Samsung GT-B3740 could work only on 4G LTE FDD 800MHz while Samsung GT-B3730 could only work on 4G LTE FDD 2600MHz. So Samsung GT-B3740 could only work specific areas in Europe, because not all the countries in Europe deployed the band 800MHz. And GT-B3730 is also the same; it has to work conditionally on only LTE FDD 2600MHz.

 

 

 

Samsung GT-B3730 seems more powerful in application because it could not only work with 4G network, it could also work on 3G UMTS 2100MHz and 2G GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks. So if there is unlocked Samsung GT-B3730, users could use in every countries in Europe. Under 3G network, Samsung GT-B3730 could support maximum download speed up to 17Mbps and upload speed up to 5.76Mbps.

 

 

Samsung GT-B3740 and GT-B3730 both have dual external antenna connector, with external antenna, users could get more stable network connection and better signal strength, but we didn’t get any official information for the connector type.

 

Samsung GT-B3740 is in compact USB design but GT-B3730 is in rotatable USB design. GT-B3740 is used for Vodafone 4G LTE networks in Germany, but GT-B3730 is for Sweden operator TeliaSonera. TeliaSonera has nationwide 4G licenses in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. So if you don’t have specific requirement, Samsung GT-3730 is good for personal use.

How to update the firmware of HUAWEI E3276 and E392?

When more and more users are enjoying the 4G LTE speed via 4G LTE Surfsticks, someone may face the problems caused by the 4G LTE modems. As one of the most popular surfstick, HUAWEI E392 is used by many operators in many countries.

 

If you want to update the firmware of HUAWEI E392, please follow below the steps to dashboard:

 

1. Download the latest firmware for HUAWEI E392

2. Disconnect from the internet and turn off your connection software

3. Make sure your computer is not connected to the internet.

4. Launch the software to update the modem

5. Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. Disconnect the USB modem from the computer and plug it again. Use the USB input as before.

7. Now the modem update

 

This update method and software is also usable for HUAWEI E398 and HUAWEI E3276 4G LTE Surfstick, so if you want to update your HUAWEI 4G LTE Modems, you can use the software and guide.

Huawei Ascend P2 4G LTE Smartphone Review

Huawei Ascend P2 4G LTE Smartphone is a good Android phone with LTE technology and quad-core processor. It comes out at the begging of 2013 and the key feature should be that HUAWEI Ascend P2 could support LTE category 4 and reach the peak speed as 150Mbps. And the smartphone could work a LTE cat4 Mobile Hotspot. Today, we will have a review of this new samrtphone and give users some advice on this new smartphone.

 

 

 

Huawei Ascend P2: First impression

 

HUAWEI Ascend P2 is the successor to the HUAWEI Ascend P1 3G Smartphone, which is called the world’s slimmest smartphone and it’s Huawei’s first real high-end smartphone. With the Ascend P2, HUAWEI wants to establish in the upper class.

 

Whether the target could be achieved from HUAWEI Ascend P2, this new Smartphone incorporates many attractive specifications, which is important for all the newcomers. HUAWEI Ascend P1 is with LTE, NFC, quad-core and 13-MP camera, and it brings all the key data corresponding with new and better customer experience. However, the plastic materials give some discount for the upper class. While it is very solid and meticulously crafted, it would not creak and squeak. However, its hepatics are not on top-class level and cannot keep up with the current high-senders as the Xperia Z and HTC one.

 

 

The glossy back cover is not removable, and shows prone to fingerprints, but closes very clean and exemplary with the rest of the housing components. Bases on this, Huawei have worked very solid.

 

 

 

Special: All news and tests from Mobile World Congress 2013

 

 

From less quality look and feel independently, HUAWEI Ascend P2 makes an excellent impression. The touch screen responds quickly and absolutely reliably to each entry, no one has bothered bucking the test on the show. The performance as a whole is on a very high level.

 

 

 

The screen immediately convinced, he draws content and especially writings very sharp. The presentation precipitated with natural colors and sharp contrast. User can reach any corner of the screen comfortably, even with one hand. In general, the Ascend P2 is pretty handy and fits comfortably in your hand.

 

The new Emotion UI by Huawei can also convince serves based on Android version 4.1 Jelly Bean. The surface works without classic main menu; all installed applications are organized directly on the home screen, either in folders. While at first this seems odd, but certainly has its appeal. The internal memory is not expandable, but the memory card could be extended up to 16GB.

 

Huawei Ascend P2 Features:

* Fast LTE Internet

* NFC

* Bluetooth 4.0

* MHL via the micro-USB connector

– no HSPA+

– Memory not expandable

– Permanently installed battery

 

 

Huawei Ascend P2 Operation:

* Good performance

* High-resolution and high-contrast display

* sound processing

– Back is prone to fingerprints

– Hepatics not at the top level

 

 

HUAWEI Ascend P2 Specifications:

* Dimensions: 136 x 67 x 8 mm

* Weight: 122 g

* Display: 4.7 inch, 720 x 1200 pixels

* Processor: 1.5 GHz quad-core processor K3V2

* Platform: Android 4.1

* Memory: 16 GB

* Battery: 2,420 mAh

 

In conclusion, as the top telecommunication equipment supplier, HUAWEI may be a new player of smartphone, but we can see the quality of the smartphone is better and better. Even though HUAWEI is eager to gain the high-class market, but it seems there will be long way to go. HUAWEI Ascend P2 should be a new LTE smartphone worth to wait and have.

 

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Worlds’ First Industry’s 5G WiFi Router Annouced by Broadcom and SK Telecom

A few days ago, the operator SK Telecom in South Korea announced the industrial first 5G WiFi hotspot router, which integrates Broadcom’s BCM4708 and BCM4360 into its newest platform. And SK Telecom will ensure more reliable connectivity to its customers by offloading data traffic to an IP network via a fast and robust 5G WiFi connection. To finish this target, SK Telecom is dedicated to deploy the 5G WiFi Hotspot Router in 802.11ac standard.

 

Working with Broadcom, the global innovation leader in semiconductor solutions for wired and wireless communications, SK Telecom will provide an upgraded Wi-Fi experience for the customers through differentiated technologies and services befitting the Gigabit Internet environment that is expected to expand rapidly from 2013.

 

To release the stress on crowed cellular networks from explosion of internet data traffic over mobile networks, SK Telecom is leading the role in telecommunication industry to address the challenge by combining 5G Mobile WiFi to the latest hotspot router platform and offload data to Wi-Fi.

 

5G WiFi Hotspot Highlights:

* The data rates of Broadcom’s 5G WiFi is three times faster and up to six times more power efficient than previous 4G Mobile Wi-Fi.

* Wireless gadgets powered by 5G WiFi provide broader coverage and allow consumers to experience faster video streaming and connect multiple devices simultaneously all while extending battery life.

* Broadcom’s TurboQAM® technology implements the highest data-rate 256-QAM mode in 2.4 GHz for faster throughputs.

* Advanced beam forming, Low-Density Parity Check (LDPC) code and Space-Time Block Code (STBC) support for better coverage and more reliable connectivity.