LTE
Americanabbreviation
Etymology
Origin of LTE
First recorded in 2005–10
Example Sentences
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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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