With Verizon’s recent announcement to kick off LTE (Long Term Evolution) 4G network tests next year (in partnership with Vodafone), it’s starting to look like LTE will dominate the US mobile-broadband landscape in the future. And, following on successful initial testing of LTE networks by Nokia, and the recent adoption of the standard by the GSMA as a global 4G standard, Nokia has announced their support of Verizon in helping proliferate the use of LTE technology as the worldwide 4G standard – which should help drive down manufacturing costs as more and more LTE-proponents help scale-up production of LTE-hardware.
“Nokia has long been committed to working closely with operators in the US and around the world, and is very pleased to support Verizon Wireless in their choice of LTE as their global 4G evolution path,” said Mark Louison, President, Nokia Inc., the North American arm of Nokia. “It is very exciting to see Verizon Wireless, one of the world’s leading wireless providers, announce their open development initiative for devices and their decision to evolve their network to the open, global specification of LTE.”
It’s nice to see the industry’s big-wigs essentially “high-five” each other in the public eye. Nokia’s seems to be seriously brown-nosing the CDMA carrier – they called Verizon “one of the world’s leading wireless providers.” We can only surmise this is an effort to get more Nokia handsets onto Verizon’s network, especially with future LTE-based mobile phones. Bring on the Verizon-branded, LTE-packed Nokia handsets!
Full press release on the link.
White Plains, NY, US – Nokia (NYSE: NOK) today applauded Verizon Wireless’ announced plans to develop and deploy a fourth generation mobile broadband network. The Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology Verizon Wireless chose is an open and global specification for next generation networks that will bring scale and efficiencies for manufacturers, choice in network equipment and device for operators, and ultimately better value and richer experiences for consumers.
Broadband wireless technologies have the power to change the way people work, live, play and communicate. As the world leader in converged devices, Nokia is dedicated to offering a wide choice of mobile devices to consumers and remains committed to openness and innovation. Nokia is proud to expand our collaboration with Verizon Wireless to develop products that allow consumers to experience the benefits of mobility and the Internet.
“Nokia has long been committed to working closely with operators in the US and around the world, and is very pleased to support Verizon Wireless in their choice of LTE as their global 4G evolution path,” said Mark Louison, President, Nokia Inc., the North American arm of Nokia. “It is very exciting to see Verizon Wireless, one of the world’s leading wireless providers, announce their open development initiative for devices and their decision to evolve their network to the open, global specification of LTE.”
Within the next 10 years, Nokia sees that demand for an enriched mobile experience and mobile computing will continue to grow at exponential rates. LTE will help to enable faster, richer multimedia services such as multi-player gaming with rich 3D graphics and simultaneous Instant Messaging or voice calls and a host of other applications providing a much more compelling mobile experience for consumers everywhere.
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