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Small Cell Forum Completes First LTE Plugfest

The Small Cell Forum has completed its fourth Plugfest - the first focused on 3GPP Release 9 compliant FDD LTE small cells. Click here for more.

Extension of Satellite Backhaul Capacity for Pakistan

European satellite operator, SES says that it has signed a multi-year multi-million dollar contract renewal with Pakistan's Supernet, for C-band capacity on the SES NSS-12 satellite Click here for more.

Vodacom and Safaricom Support Free Phone Calls for Refugees

Refugees United and Ericsson, along with Safaricom and Vodacom, are taking a step toward reaching the goal of connecting one million refugees on the Refugees United platform by 2015. Click here for more.

Mobile Services' Use of Spectrum to Contribute EUR477 Billion in Economic Value across EU27 by 2023

The GSMA today issued a new report that demonstrates that mobile services generate the greatest economic value of eight major applications of spectrum. Click here for more.

Japan's NTT DoCoMo Introduces Compact LTE Base Station

Japan's NTT DoCoMo says that its new compact LTE base station with simultaneous 3G capability, measuring less than 1/10th the size and less than 1/5th the weight of conventional LTE base stations, Click here for more.

Mobile M2M module segment of the M2M market hits $1.5 billion

The global mobile M2M module market scaled to a new level in 2012, reaching $1.5 billion - an increase of 25% from the previous year, according to analysis by Infonetics Research. Click here for more.

Huawei Wins 5-Year Managed Services Contract in Nigeria

Huawei says that it has won a 5 year managed services contract from Etisalat in Nigeria. Click here for more.

Vodafone Raises Offer to Buy Germany's Kabel Deutschland

Vodafone is reported to have raised its offer to buy the German cable operator, Kabel Deutschland following the appearance of a rival suitor, Liberty Global earlier this week. Click here for more.

Motorola's Skunkworks Team in Deal with USA Universities

Motorola Mobility's Advanced Technology and Projects (ATAP) group has signed a collaboration agreement with eight top USA based research universities. Click here for more.

Nokia Hints at 41-Megapixel Cameraphone for Next Month

Nokia has all but confirmed that it will be showing off its long expected 41-megapixel cameraphone next month. Click here for more.