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2012 February 17

Modern data centre established in the basement of the Vilnius TV Tower

The television antenna located at the top height in Lithuania (312 metres) is situated in the Vilnius TV Tower. This special purpose building has production area and utility rooms, conference rooms, museum and restaurant with the highest in Lithuania observation deck. Besides, from now the Vilnius TV Tower will be famous for its expedient use from the top to the foundation – in the basement of the tower AB Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentre) has established a modern data centre.

2012 January 26

Mobile 4G Internet MEZON was the leader in terms of average speed in 2011

Measurements of mobile Internet access quality, which are carried out by the Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania, expose an obvious advantage of average throughput of 4G MEZON Internet as compared to mobile Internet on computer services provided by other operators. It is illustrated by public data of 2011 that is available at CRA website and can be sorted according to the operator, region, time of performing the measurements and other details.

2012 January 17

1000 Telecentre “WiFi” hotspots are now accessible to everyone in Lithuania

AB Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (also referred to as the Telecentre or LRTC) informs that the “WiFi” hotspots established by the company can be accessed not only by the users of 4G “MEZON“ internet but also by any other person. There are over 1000 of “WiFi for MEZON clients” hotspots in the country. Majority of them are in rural areas and villages, therefore this network expands broadband Internet accessibility beyond the borders of the city.

2012 January 02

Lithuanian-made high definition TV program was launched

Lithuanian television faces a new era in its history – on 31 December 2011 the first high definition (HD) Lithuanian TV program was countrywide broadcasted to the public.

2011 December 08

Telecentre remains in a leading position: 4G “WiMAX” – the most intensively used mobile Internet network

After comparing the usage of mobile internet services in Lithuanian networks AB Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (also referred to as the Telecentre or LRTC) remains the absolute leader: as well as during the last quarter, the users of MEZON throughout the third quarter of this year via 4G “WiMAX” have sent and received more data (1,688 billion MB) than the users of other wireless internet via all 3G networks put together (according to the preliminary data of The Communications Regulatory Authority of the Republic of Lithuania – 1,525 billion MB).

2011 October 04

Digital Terrestrial TV Will Be Further Broadcast in Lithuania

Digital terrestrial TV will be further broadcast in a usual way (by receiving TV signals with antennae) after 29 October 2012 when analogue terrestrial television channels are no longer available. Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentras) informs that TV programmes transmitted via the company networks are already available to more than 90 percent of the Lithuanian population.

2011 August 09

A Basketball Hoop Lit on the Vilnius TV Tower

Telecentras contributed to implementation of the project of the Vilnius Municipality “TV Tower – The Largest Basketball Hoop”. The company supplied electricity to light the symbolic hoop installation and provided equipment to support the structure.

2011 July 12

With MEZON Plus USB Modem Mobile Internet Will Be Accessible Throughout Lithuania

Telecentras offered a universal USB modem MEZON plus to the 4G Internet MEZON subscribers. A new device will enable to access the mobile internet on a computer not only in 4G WiMAX network, but also in GSM networks in the whole of Lithuania.

2011 June 17

TV Videos Sent Via 4G Mobile Internet Win Awards

On June 16th the “Nmedia 2010” awards were handed out to the most innovative Lithuanian journalists and projects being the most creative and innovative last year. The persons who received the awards even in two nominations were honoured for the results achieved by means of the 4G WiMAX technology mobile internet MEZON.

2011 June 13

The Historical Antennae Park Opened Near The Vilnius TV Tower

The first Lithuanian radio broadcast took place on 12 June 1926, and the first radio transmitter was installed in the building owned by Telecentras in Zaliakalnis, Kaunas. 85th anniversary of the broadcasting of Lithuanian radio programmes, the Telecentras opened the historical antennae park near the TV Tower.

2011 May 09

TV Reports Via the Mobile Internet Became a Routine in Lithuania

All national TV broadcasters have tested the opportunities provided by the fourth generation (4G) mobile network technology WiMAX and have been using them since. To transmit live TV reports they have rented a set of mobile equipment from Telecentras which includes 4G internet MEZON modem, special coder and uninterrupted power supply.

2011 April 20

WiMAX Network – The Second Largest Network

The company Telecentras plans to install at least 70 new WiMAX base stations this year, thus increasing accessibility to 4G mobile internet. By the end of the year there will some 400 stations in the whole of Lithuania.

2011 April 04

4G Internet MEZON Now on Smart Phones

WiMAX technologies may be used via 4G mobile internet MEZON not only on a PC, but also on a smart phone and other devices with WiFi interface installed. It will be possible even freely moving in WiMAX network. Telecentras reports that a new designated device MEZON YZI will be on the market at Easter.

2011 March 01

Free access to WiFi on trolleybuses in Lithuania

15 trolleybuses No.19 in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, have WiFi access which allows free connection to MEZON 4G Internet, WiMAX mobile technology. Passengers may connect to Internet via their laptop computers and mobile phones which are equipped with WiFi connection link. This service is free for all passengers, as well as those who are not subscribed to MEZON.

2010 December 21

Telecentras Won “Innovation Award 2010”

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentras) won the national contest “Innovation Award 2010”. People and business having contributed to the business and state welfare were honoured during the Christmas - New Year event held in the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania on December 17th.

2010 December 14

Mobile Internet Market: Some 30 Percent Of New Subscribers Chose 4G Network WiMAX in 2010

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentras) reports that around 30 percent of new mobile internet subscribers chose WiMAX technology 4G internet MEZON in 2010. This year the amount of data sent by MEZON clients 5 times exceeded the data amount sent last year via WiMAX network operated by the company.

2010 August 10

Lithuanian Modern Technology MEZON Outdoor Advertisement Recognized as Best

The joint project of Telecentras and JCDecaux Lietuva UAB “Public Transport Stations – 4G Bridge between Vilnius and Kaunas” was recognized as the best in the international outdoor advertising contest of the company group “JCDecaux”. “JCDecaux Group” company groups competed in the non-traditional outdoor advertising contest among 25 countries. The Lithuanians have become the winners for the first time.

2010 July 28

Telecentre reports a further expansion of its 4G Mobile WiMAX network in Lithuania

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentre), the most influential broadcasting service provider and 4G Mobile WiMAX internet service provider in Lithuania reports a further expansion of its 4G WiMAX network. As a result, 60 percent of the population of Lithuania will be able to use mobile WiMAX internet service MEZON by the end of 2010. Currently about 3 million and 300 thousand inhabitants are living in the country.

2010 June 10

WiMAX mobile 4G communication operating in Lithuania sets an example for Europe

At an international conference, the Vilnius WiMAX event June 2010 held on 2 June in Vilnius, representatives of the global companies Intel and Samsung presented WiMAX 4G communication technological advantages and development trends and products and services for network implementation to communication network operators and representatives of communications regulatory authorities. Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentre) shared its experience with the implementation of the WiMAX network and provision of MEZON 4G internet services.

2009 December 21

4G Internet MEZON Was Awarded An “Innovative Product 2009” Award

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentras) became a winner of the contest “Innovation Award 2009”. On December 18th the company was awarded a prize for the 4G internet MEZON service which was awarded an “Innovative Product” award.

2009 November 13

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre uses MICROSENS CWDM solutions

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecntre) is the main terrestrial radio and TV network operator in Lithuania. As local offices (branches) are located in many sites all around the country, for faster and more efficient data, TV and radio signal transmission Telecentre decided to build an own network connecting its all facilities.

2009 August 13

Telecentras Introduced Innovation – the Internet MEZON Portable Zone Service

Lithuanian Radio and Television Centre (Telecentras) rapidly installing 4G technology WiMAX offers the innovation – the unique internet MEZON portable zone service. From now on the companies and organizations or persons implementing individual projects may use the extremely high speed wireless internet MEZON in any area of Lithuania. A new service may be ordered for any period according to the client’s requests.

2009 June 17

WiMAX Characteristics – Best in the World

Henrik R. Dam, the Danske Telecom Technical Director, called the characteristics of WiMAX network installed by Lithuanian Radio and Television (Telecentras) best in the world by comparing them with the feasibility of networks used in other countries.

2009 May 28

With Samsung’s advanced technology, Telecentre solidifies its Mobile WiMAX leadership in Lithuania

Lithuanian Radio and TV Centre (Telecentre), the most influential broadcasting service provider and Mobile WiMAX service provider in Lithuania, and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading provider of telecom systems and mobile phones, announced today the launch of Mobile WiMAX 4G Internet service in Lithuania’s big five cities.