Alcatel-Lucent deploys 4G LTE network for Setar

Alcatel-Lucent has deployed a 4G LTE network for Setar, the leading telecommunications service provider on the Caribbean island of Aruba.

The deployment, which marks the launch of 4G services on the island, makes use of 20 MHz of spectrum in the 1,800MHz frequency band to deliver one of the world's fastest 4G LTE networks, with a high quality of experience for users of smart phones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

"Setar has also deployed small cells in strategic locations around the island to increase indoor access to Setar's 3G (WCDMA) network," the company said in its statement.

"Setar will deliver ultra-broadband mobile access to Aruba, a 33 kilometer-long island in the southern Caribbean with a population of over 100,000. As a popular tourism location Setar will deliver world-class mobile broadband access to tourists and residents alike, wherever they want it throughout the island and inside buildings." the statement said.

Setar's utilization of 20 MHz of bandwidth provides their customers island-wide ultra-broadband access on one of the fastest 4G LTE networks in the world.

"Being the first to give our subscribers access to the benefits of a 4G LTE network was the obvious next step for us and our successful delivery confirms our leadership position. Improved indoor reception through the use of small cells is one more way we are improving the quality of experience for our customers," said Roland Croes, Setar's managing director.

"We are honored to be Setar's partner to bring Ultra-Broadband for mobile subscribers in Aruba. Being able to offer a full end-to-end solution for their 4G LTE network was a very important consideration for Setar. Including small cells in the offer made Alcatel-Lucent the clear choice to accomplish Setar's goals of delivering faster and better quality service to their mobile customers," said Osvaldo Di Campli, President of Alcatel-Lucent's Caribbean and Latin America region.