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Apple reportedly testing carriers on LTE performance

by Mike Wehner (Nov 30th, 2012)

Apple's stance on 4G LTE is rather well-known already, and the company's embrace of the technology was dependent on several factors, ranging from network speed to battery life. Now, Telecoms reports that not only is Cupertino strict about what carriers have access to the new iPhone 5, but wireless ...

Sprint announces 4G LTE for 9 new cities

by Mike Wehner (Nov 13th, 2012)

While Verizon and AT&T are busy locking horns in the battle over network supremacy, Sprint is doing its best to keep up. PC Magazine reports the third-largest wireless carrier revealed today that it has begun work on its 4G LTE network in nine new cities. The new markets ...

Using iPhone 5 on the UK's EE 4G LTE network

by Steven Sande (Nov 9th, 2012)

TUAW readers in the UK now have a fast new LTE network to connect to with their iPhone 5s and other devices that work with the technology. EE, a new company made up of "equal parts T-Mobile and Orange" according to our sister site Engadget, turned on its new 4G LTE network in London, Bristol, ...

4G LTE to launch in UK on October 30

by Steven Sande (Oct 4th, 2012)

iPhone 5 owners in the UK have something to cheer about -- 4G LTE service will be available for the first time in the country starting on October 30th. The ultra-fast LTE service will operate on the network of EE (formerly known as Everything Everywhere), a new joint venture of Orange UK and ...

EU Digital Commissioner requests better European 4G Rollout

by Steven Sande (Oct 2nd, 2012)

Apple and other device makers keep upping the ante on speed by building support for LTE into their latest devices, but that's of little use to citizens of several countries of the European Union. In many cases, their countries have no 4G networks or operate on frequencies not currently ...

Everything Everywhere, Explained: the UK gets LTE

by Richard Gaywood (Sep 11th, 2012)

Following the recent regulatory approval, UK telecoms operator Everything Everywhere today announced its new LTE service under the new EE brand name. The network is currently running in engineer testing mode in four cities (Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and London). With few users to congest the ...

LTE iPhone could revolutionize UK mobile market

by Steven Sande (Aug 21st, 2012)

The Verge is reporting that today's a big day in the UK mobile market. The UK regulator of telecommunications, Ofcom, granted approval for carrier Everything Everywhere to roll out 4G LTE service in the UK on its 1800 MHz spectrum before the official 4G auction that is expected next ...

AT&T expands its 4G LTE network

by Steven Sande (Apr 19th, 2012)

AT&T reported that it is continuing the expansion of its 4G LTE network throughout the US, with Akron and Canton, Ohio and Lafayette, Indiana being added to the list. AT&T is promising 4G LTE expansion to 12 cities by summer, including Cleveland, Ohio; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, ...

Daily Update for March 28, 2012

by Steven Sande (Mar 28th, 2012)

It's the TUAW Daily Update, your source for Apple news in a convenient audio format. You'll get all the top Apple stories of the day in three to five minutes for a quick review of what's happening in the Apple world. You can listen to today's Apple stories by clicking the inline player ...

Swedish Consumer Agency considers investigation into iPad 4G LTE marketing

by Steven Sande (Mar 28th, 2012)

The Swedish Consumer Agency is thinking about investigating whether or not Apple's marketing of the new iPad's 4G LTE connectivity is misleading. The agency has apparently received "several complaints" from consumers who have discovered that the new device doesn't work with the 4G LTE networks ...

FaceTime not supported over LTE on new iPad (Updated)

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 15th, 2012)

Reviews for the new iPad went live last night. While most reviewers were pleased with the tablet's LTE performance, there was one glaring omission. According to The Verge, the new iPad does not support FaceTime over LTE. You can turn on the iPad's WiFi hotspot and fire up FaceTime on the iPhone ...

Daily Update for March 12, 2012

by Steven Sande (Mar 12th, 2012)

AT&T to expand LTE network to Cleveland, New Orleans and others

by Kelly Hodgkins (Mar 12th, 2012)

AT&T is set to blanket twelve new cities with LTE in the next few months. According to several press releases, AT&T will roll out LTE to parts of Ohio (Akron, Canton, and Cleveland), Louisiana (Baton Rouge and New Orleans) and Indiana (Bloomington, Lafayette and Muncie). Individual cities ...

iPad 4G LTE: if it happens, which carrier should you choose?

by Steven Sande (Mar 6th, 2012)

Rumors have been circulating that Apple has somehow managed to balance battery life, a high-resolution display, and 4G LTE in the next iPad. We won't know until tomorrow if the latter actually makes it to the next-generation tablet, but if it does, which carriers would be your best bet for LTE ...

Apple addresses issue with iPhone 4S on China Mobile

by Steven Sande (Mar 5th, 2012)

Here's a strange story for you: Apple has worked with China Mobile to resolve issues with the iPhone 4S on the Chinese carrier's network. What's strange about that? China Mobile doesn't officially carry the iPhone 4S... Electronista is reporting that some 4S users cannot activate SIM cards or make ...