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LTE-Expanding Telecom Networks

Two Australian Mobile Operators Compete Over Better Service

— December 9, 2014 — Tech
The mobile market is increasing so much that companies are understandably competing to offer the best service in their respective areas; two Australian mobile operators in particular have recently engaged in such friendly competition. Optus and Vodafone have both expanded their LTE networks, with new low-band spectrum.

With total domination in mind, the Australian mobile operators present their customers with a hard yet welcomed choice. Optus managing director of networks Vic McClelland says, “Our aim is to deliver 4G services to more than 200 regional and holiday destinations by April 2015, taking our population coverage to 90% of [the] Australian population." As for Vodafone, the company extends its 4G+ network in Sydney, Brisbane and the Gold Coast and its LTE in New South Wales and Queensland.
Trend Themes
1. Lte-expansion in Mobile Networks - The expansion of LTE networks by mobile operators creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in network infrastructure and telecommunications technology.
2. Increasing Competition in Telecom Industry - The competition among mobile operators to offer the best service in expanding markets requires disruptive innovation in service delivery and consumer engagement.
3. Regional and Holiday Destination Coverage in Mobile Networks - The expansion of 4G services to regional and holiday destinations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in travel and tourism technology and services.
Industry Implications
1. Telecommunications - The competition among mobile operators to expand their LTE networks creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in network infrastructure and next-generation telecommunication services.
2. Travel and Tourism - The expansion of 4G services to regional and holiday destinations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in travel and tourism technology and services.
3. Consumer Electronics - The expansion of LTE networks by mobile operators presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in next-generation smartphones, tablets, and other consumer electronic devices.
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