KPN is increasing the size and speeds of its 4G data plans, from July, with no change in pricing, reports Telecompaper.com, explaining that the Dutch operator will also begin using the 1,800-MHz spectrum in its LTE network, with carrier aggregation to improve capacity.

The network upgrade will start in the Randstad (Amsterdam, Schiphol, Rotterdam, Hague, Utrecht), and Eindhoven. Entry-level plans will now have the same speeds as more expensive plans, going from 25/5 Mbps to 50/25 Mbps. And, Sim-only plans will come with the same data allowances as handset plans.

The two lowest plans, of 250- and 500-MB, will increase to 1-GB per month, and the most expensive plan will come with 5-GB, rather than 4-GB for a handset and 2-GB Sim-only. Some Hi plans will also come with increased data, and all Hi plans, Sim-only and contracts will have the maximum speed of 50/25-Mbps.

KPN said the 1,800-MHz band frequency deployment will also pave the way for the introduction of LTE Advanced later this year. The company showed the LTE-A achieving speeds of 200-Mbps, at a presentation in Delft. The operator is working with Ericsson on the roll-out.