05/16/2012 

LTE tests are already been carried out by operators in Latin America, but the most of them are still waiting for a definition of which spectrum will be assigned for this technology.

One of the greatest challenges is that launched new frequency bands take time to reach the market. Other challenge is the attempt to adopt a unique frequency standard, in order to reduce the cost of equipments and terminals through scale gaining.

AT&T Mobility launched the first LTE network in Latin America

AT&T Mobility launched its LTE network in Porto Rico, in Nov/11, which was the first LTE network in Latin America.

Ericsson and Open Mobile annunced contracts for LTE

In Latin America, Ericsson and Open Mobile, Puerto Rican mobile operator, which plans to launch its LTE network in 2012 announced complete LTE contract, signed ny Ericsson in Latin America, according to the company.

TIM wants to postpone 4G in Brazil

TIM requested the delay of the 2,5GHZ frequency auction, that is equivalent to the spectrum that will be assigned to 4G. This request is related to many factors. The fact that operators are still receiving the return of the investments on the implementation of 3G, the fact that it's economically impracticable to invest in such expensive technology and that it's still new in many developed countries and besides, operators are interested in 700 MHz frequencies (currently used by analogic TV), which, for being lower, would demand a smaller quantity of installed antennas, resulting in a lower installation cost.

SKY launchs LTE network in Brazil

SKY's 4G broadband service is already available in Brasilia, the projection made by the company is expand its coverage to other cities in Brazil and in other Latin American countries, in the future.

The network is supplied by Nokia Siemens that has three year contract with Sky.

Sky informed that the service is offered through free Wi-Fi gratuito modem and will have two speed options: 2 Mbps (R$ 79.90) and 4 Mbps (R$ 99.90).

The offer is reletad to the 2.5 GHz Band, where Sky has MMDS license.

Claro launched LTE in Puorto Rico

Claro launched the technology in Puerto Rico, in Dez/2011. The offer is made through the 700 MHz band.

Ancel launched its LTE network in Dec/2011

The offer is made through the 1.7/2.1 GHz band.

Anatel set the auction of 2.5GHz in January 2012

As requested by the communication minister, Paulo Bernardo, Anatel plans to anticipate the auction of the 2.5 GHz band, which was before established to take place in Jul/2012.