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Just as I'd written off supertelco Everything Everywhere, plans have been made public regarding their 2012 LTE launch. Yes, that's right, live LTE in 2012 from Everything Everywhere.
The group plans to use 1800MHz spectrum to launch LTE ahead of rival operators. Bristol is already enjoying some LTE coverage at this frequency as part of a trial, but continuation of the plan is subject to regulatory approval. Given that the regulator granted use of 900MHz for 3G, I don't think it'll be a problem, but there could be interference concerns or something like that.
The news comes as EE confirms 60% of its 3G network is now HSPA+ enabled at 21mbps. This will be completed by the end of Q3, at which time 42mbps HSPA+ rollout will begin. CEO Olaf Swantee also confirms that Orange and T-Mobile 3G network integration is in its final phase and completion should take place in mid-May.
Could 2012 be an 'Orange Spring'? EE is certainly a sleeping giant; if it wakes up and gets serious about its data network it has the resources to bend the rules of the game.
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