Just a few months after the launch of the network 4G LTAnd in Romania, those from Orange decided to finally make it compatible with mobile phones, announcing today the launch of the new service. To begin with, only a limited range of smartphones will be able to connect to the network LTE 4G of those from Orange and the iPhone is not among them. iPhone 5 it is the only iPhone capable of connecting to the 4G LTE network of those from Orange Romania, if you bought it from Romania/Europe or Verizon/Sprint, but it will be quite some time until Apple certifies the Orange network for this smartphone.
Orange Romania offers access to the 4G LTE network only to those who have active or will activate Pantera 39 and Pantera 49 subscriptions, so you will not have access to the network from anywhere. I assume that this policy will be maintained until the coverage is extended for several cities in the country, and then access to the 4G network will be extended to other subscriptions.
Orange launches the 4G internet service on mobile phones as well
Bucharest, April 4, 2013. After the launch of the 4G internet service on modems and tablets, Orange Romania announces that, starting today, its customers can use the mobile internet service at 4G speeds and on mobile phones, along with voice services.
The phones in Orange's offer compatible with 4G technology are the LG Optimus G, Nokia Lumia 920, Sony Xperia Z and soon HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S IV. These models are also compatible with HD Voice technology, available only at Orange and offering the best sound quality and clarity.
Customers have access to the 4G service on compatible mobile phones together with the Pantera 39 and Pantera 49 subscriptions. Along with the resources for accessing the Internet by phone included in these subscriptions, customers also benefit from attractive prices when purchasing the phone. For example, together with the Pantera 39 subscription, the prices of the phones are as follows: Sony Xperia Z – 259 euros (VAT included), LG Optimus G – 189 euros (VAT included) and Nokia Lumia 920 – 249 euros (VAT included).
"Today we took another important step in the development of the 4G service, offering our customers 4G internet on their phones, along with tablets and PCs. Moreover, because the smartphones on offer are compatible with HD Voice technology, Orange customers enjoy, at the same time, the latest generation of mobile internet services and a voice service at the highest international quality standards ", said Julien Ducarroz, Chief Commercial Officer at Orange Romania.
Orange's 4G mobile internet service is available in the center and north of Bucharest, in the metropolitan area in the north of the capital, in the resorts of Valea Prahova, in the Bran-Moieciu area and in Poiana Brașov. 4G speeds in the Orange network can reach up to 75 Mbps for download and 37,5 Mbps for upload, taking into account the available spectrum resources.
To buy a package consisting of a smartphone and a 4G subscription, Orange customers are expected in the Orange stores in Băneasa Shopping City, Universitate, Europe House-Piata Victoriei, Calea Moșilor, Iride, as well as in the Orange store on Mureșenilor street in Brașov.
Customers who need help configuring their phone settings can call an Orange Expert, in store, online or by phone at 408. Orange also offers customers the opportunity to conclude a insurance to protect their investment in the phone.
