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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

Example Sentences

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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

The satellites are designed to eliminate cellphone service “dead zones” with expanding access to text, voice and data messages for all LTE cellular devices, according to the company.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 3, 2024

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

Following the event, he responded to tweets asking whether the connections will work with Tesla’s electric cars, which currently connect to AT&T’s LTE network.

From The Verge • Aug. 25, 2022