4G Tests: UK, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, Brazil & Argentina
Spain’s mobile phone giant Telefonica is about to launch 4G network tests in six countries as a prelude to launching full data networks. In addition to Telefonica’s home country of Spain, – the UK, Germany, Czech Republic, Brazil and Argentina will take part in the LTE testing.
Earlier this year Telefonica demoed a 4G VoIP call over a LTE network as well as data & image downloads of over 140mbps.
Brazil 4G Consultation
The telecommunications regulator in Brazil, Anatel, has opened a public consultation on new frequencies to be used for 4G mobile internet services.
Under discussion are the 2.5 – 2.6 Ghz band currently used to deliver pay TV services via MMDS, an over the air alternative to cable TV used in rural areas around the world. From 2015 the spectrum devoted to pay TV will be much reduced – allowing the introduction of 4G phone services in Brazil.
