SINGAPORE – Singtel has achieved peak LTE speeds of 1.5 Gbps using five-carrier aggregation (achieved in a lab environment on a Viavi Solutions and Stellent Networks’ TM500 test system). This is the fastest in Asia and 50 percent faster than prevailing 1 Gbps speed. Singtel will gradually deploy the new speed across the island as more spectrum bands are allocated for the LTE network. Smartphones supporting 1.5 Gbps speeds are scheduled to be launched in 2019. “We are … [Read more...] about Singtel achieves Asia’s fastest five-carrier aggregation LTE speed
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Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
SINGAPORE – Telecommunications companies Singtel and Ericsson will launch by the fourth quarter of this year Singapore’s first 5G pilot network at one-north, the country’s science, business and IT hub. Using Ericsson’s 3GPP standards compliant 5G technology with the trial spectrum allocated by the Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA), the pilot network can deliver 5G coverage with enhanced Mobile Broadband (eMBB) speed and low latency … [Read more...] about Singtel and Ericsson to launch Singapore’s first 5G pilot network
Ericsson launches MediaFirst Video Delivery
BroadcastAsia, Singapore- In response to the increased volumes of video traffic over operator networks, Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) has launched its MediaFirst Video Delivery solution at Broadcast Asia 2016 in Singapore. The solution is the latest addition to the Ericsson MediaFirst portfolio, following the successful launch of Ericsson MediaFirst Video Processing at NAB Show 2016. This modular video distribution platform enables service providers and broadcasters to enhance the distribution of … [Read more...] about Ericsson launches MediaFirst Video Delivery
Tata Sky selects Ericsson
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) announced that Tata Sky has chosen the Ericsson AVP 4000 System Encoder to enhance TV viewing experience for its customers. Tata Sky has upgraded and expanded its entire DTH platform to the AVP 4000 System Encoder, Ericsson's industry leading video compression platform. The upgrade enables Tata Sky to substantially increase the bouquet of channels offered to subscribers while maintaining the highest quality of viewing experience. Harit Nagpal, CEO, Tata Sky, said, "For … [Read more...] about Tata Sky selects Ericsson
2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and the U.S. Ski Team announced that live coverage of the 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships will be available on mobile devices in the United States for the first time. This year's championships take place in Falun, Sweden, from 18 February to 1 March. Ericsson will use its existing solution on top of its Service Enablement Platform plus Mediaroom Reach TV Anywhere solutions to make live broadcast feeds from the event in Falun accessible via the Live Arena … [Read more...] about 2015 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships
Ericsson to provide media and broadcast services for MTV
As a result of a new five-year agreement, Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) will provide media and broadcast services such as media management, playout and studio facilities management for Finnish media company MTV. Ericsson will provide these services to both MTV and other local and international customers from a purpose-built media hub in Helsinki, Finland. MTV is a Finnish media company that broadcasts news and entertainment 24 hours a day and is owned by the Swedish Bonnier Group, which is present in … [Read more...] about Ericsson to provide media and broadcast services for MTV
