4G LTE
SaskTel to Improve 4G LTE Service in 43 Rural Locations Across Saskatchewan
Today, SaskTel announced that they will be improving their 4G LTE service in 43 rural communities across Saskatchewan. This is a part of Phase 2 of the government's four-phase plan to enhance cellular and internet service to rural communities. In a statement, SaskTel's Acting President and CEO Doug Burnett said: “Today’s announcement further demonstrates our commitment to...
SaskTel Announces 4G LTE Roaming in the U.S. in Partnership with AT&T
In a blog post today, SaskTel announced that it has signed a deal with AT&T to enable 4G LTE roaming for its customers traveling to the United States. In a statement, SaskTel President and CEO Ron Styles said: “This roaming agreement with AT&T will enable SaskTel customers to enjoy 4G LTE wireless speeds while traveling...
Canadians Have 4G Network Access 75% of the Time: OpenSignal
Have you ever wondered how Canadian telcos are progressing with their 4G LTE network expansion compared to what they are keen to mention in their press releases? OpenSignal is here to answer that question with their periodical report on the state of LTE. After analysing 17 billion measurements conducted by 500,687 OpenSignal 4G smartphone users between...
Bell Turns on 4G LTE Network in 120 Small Communities in Quebec and Ontario
Bell today announced that it has officially turned on its 4G LTE network in 120 more small communities in Québec and Ontario, as it deployed the recently licensed 700 MHz bands and other spectrum assets. The announcement follows an earlier launch of 4G LTE network in 52 small communities in 4 provinces in Atlantic Canada....
Apple’s Preferred Partner Policy Causes Outrage Among Belgian Carriers
A recent ruling of the Belgian Council of Ministers target's Apple and its practices aimed at protecting its preferred partners. They clearly state that smartphone OEMs cannot block 4G for certain carriers, as Apple currently does in Belgium (via ZDNET). The situation in Belgium is paradoxical: Apple has a preferred carrier, Mobistar, and it granted...
Telus Launches 4G LTE Network in Midland and Penetanguishene
Telus announced today that it has expanded its 4G LTE coverage to Midland and Penetanguishene. The announcement comes a month after Bell finished its expansion work for 2013 by covering Penetanguishene, among other areas. Rogers launched its LTE network in Midland last October. “Our customers in Midland and Penetanguishene are now among the more than...
China Mobile’s LTE Network Coming in December, Could Boost iPhone Sales
According to the Chinese government run news publication Xinhua, China Mobile will be the first carrier to offer 4G LTE in the country on December 18th, TechCrunch is reporting. China Unicom and China Telecom, the country’s other two major carriers, will be the next in line to get the technology. It took Apple years to negotiate with...