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MetroPCS Orders LTE Infrastructure from Ericsson
US mobile network operator, MetroPCS has selected its infrastructure and initial handset vendors for its LTE) service launch - due in the second half 2010.
MetroPCS has selected Ericsson as its infrastructure vendor, while Samsung Mobile will provide the Company's initial LTE handset device.
"LTE represents the next generation of wireless technology, and we are proud to be working with two technology leaders in Ericsson and Samsung," said Roger D. Linquist, president, chief executive officer and chairman of the board of MetroPCS. "As the Internet goes 'mobile' we are excited to be at the forefront of this wireless evolution with the building out of our 4G broadband data services. We anticipate to begin offering our 4G LTE services and a dual-mode LTE/CDMA smartphone in our major metropolitan markets in late 2010. When launched, our customers will benefit from our next generation, leading-edge network technology which will enable true high-speed Internet access in the palm of their hand. With the announcement of our LTE launch vendors, MetroPCS will move directly to 4G."
With its LTE broadband initiative, MetroPCS aims to provide the ability to cut the cord on the Internet, and subscribers will enjoy a richer HTML browsing experience coupled with multimedia applications that allow a traditional wireline Internet experience directly on their handset.
Posted to the site on 16th September 2009