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LTE

American  

abbreviation

Digital Technology.
  1. long-term evolution: a standard for 4G wireless communications.


Etymology

Origin of LTE

First recorded in 2005–10

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We measured download and upload speeds, as well as latency across multiple U.S. server locations and over Wi-Fi, LTE and 5G to simulate home and public usage.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

When the BBC approached English councils, the information we were provided about the condition and reason for homes being empty covered only around 13% of their LTE stock.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2025

Saturday, and blamed cellphone carriers: “As I understand it, outside lands impacted LTE cell connectivity and ability for RA advisors to route cars.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2023

To communicate, the industry will initially employ LTE cellular technology; to avoid transmission delays, vehicles will speak to each other directly, not through cellular transmission towers.

From New York Times Oct. 5, 2022

You can get LTE connectivity, which fitness watches generally don’t have, for an extra $50.

From The Verge Sep. 7, 2022

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