Motorola Testing 4G Mobile Broadband In UK

CNETNate writes "Motorola has launched UK trials of the leading candidate for 4G mobile broadband technology, the long-term evolution (LTE) of 3G. The communications equipment maker began the trials at its testing facility in Swindon, UK on Monday. It plans to test out live LTE calls with data streaming, using a prototype LTE device and the 2.6GHz spectrum band that is due to be auctioned later this year. The news arrives after Motorola reported losses of $3.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008."

All for just 4 pounds sterling / megabyte

[reality-bytes]

Until the UK mobile network operators begin to get realistic with their data pricing structures, 3G/4G services will be the preserve of those with too much money and not enough initiative.

Notice the spectrum is to be auctioned? Last time they auctioned spectrum, the prices ran up to silly money and the consumers are now paying for it.

I'll not comment on European data roaming charges to avoid getting a hernia.

Re:All for just 4 pounds sterling / megabyte

[jaclu]

Sounds a bit expensive, here in Sweden two of the major carriers have flatrate talk/unlimited data, the other two have flatrate talk/5gb for aprox 45£.
I usually download 80-90 GB/month over 3g and have done for a year and have gotten no complaints.
Since I move around a lot I never saw the need for any adsl.
Please dont ask about what I'm downloading ;) /jl

Re:It never ceases to amaze me...

[OolimPhon]

Virgin's service here (Reading) is a figure-8 cable which consists of coax, which supplies telly + broadband, and four pairs copper, which is used for the phone if you have one. Exactly the same as I had when I was with telewest in Brum.

Already building in Oslo, Norway

[andersh]

Old news! They're already building the first European 4G network in Oslo, Norway (TeliaSonera).