Source: Network World
Despite hype, LTE needs lots of work before it hits primetime.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Verizon Wireless Updates Specifications For 4G LTE 700 MHz Devices
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
Jan. 20, 2010, Webcast for Developers will Review Specifications and Answer Developer Questions.
Verizon Wireless today announced it will host a webcast on Jan. 20, 2010, to review updated specifications for wireless devices that will run on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network it is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Released today, the updated specifications address network access and SMS requirements and data retry test plans, as well as include new information about lab and signaling conformance, the open development device approval and introduction process and more. These documents will help guide developers into the next phase of bringing their LTE devices to the Verizon Wireless network.
Jan. 20, 2010, Webcast for Developers will Review Specifications and Answer Developer Questions.
Verizon Wireless today announced it will host a webcast on Jan. 20, 2010, to review updated specifications for wireless devices that will run on the nationwide 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network it is building on the Upper 700 MHz C-Block spectrum. Released today, the updated specifications address network access and SMS requirements and data retry test plans, as well as include new information about lab and signaling conformance, the open development device approval and introduction process and more. These documents will help guide developers into the next phase of bringing their LTE devices to the Verizon Wireless network.
Omnitele foresees 15-25 Mbps user data rates from LTE
Source: Omnitele press release
Most of the first commercial LTE deployments are said to utilise 20MHz bandwidth and 2x2 MIMO antenna schemes. When breaking down the performance of LTE features in different channel conditions and simulating them in a realistic metropolitan network environment, Omnitele estimates the achievable average LTE user data rates to be in the range of 15- 25 Mbps per 20MHz frequency bandwidth.
Omnitele sees LTE to have great potential as it outperforms the current baseline HSDPA in terms of data rates by a factor of ten and HSPA+ technologies by a factor of 3-4.
Most of the first commercial LTE deployments are said to utilise 20MHz bandwidth and 2x2 MIMO antenna schemes. When breaking down the performance of LTE features in different channel conditions and simulating them in a realistic metropolitan network environment, Omnitele estimates the achievable average LTE user data rates to be in the range of 15- 25 Mbps per 20MHz frequency bandwidth.
Omnitele sees LTE to have great potential as it outperforms the current baseline HSDPA in terms of data rates by a factor of ten and HSPA+ technologies by a factor of 3-4.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Tele2 and Telenor select Huawei to deploy 4G network
Source: Tele2 press release
Net4Mobility, the joint venture by Tele2 and Telenor, today announced that Chinese telecom equipment vendor Huawei will supply infrastructure and modems for next generation mobile communications, 4G, in Sweden. The agreement with Huawei comprises the deployment of the first nationwide 4G network in Sweden and modem services for the new network.
Net4Mobility, the joint venture by Tele2 and Telenor, today announced that Chinese telecom equipment vendor Huawei will supply infrastructure and modems for next generation mobile communications, 4G, in Sweden. The agreement with Huawei comprises the deployment of the first nationwide 4G network in Sweden and modem services for the new network.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Multiple Options but No Clear Winner for Voice and SMS over LTE, Finds Frost & Sullivan
Source: Frost & Sullivan
Despite the fact that data traffic is growing exponentially, mobile operators are witnessing a divergence of data revenues and traffic load curves due to flat rate price models. Thus, network efficiency must improve in order to ensure that the cost-per-bit to deliver a service is attained at a bare minimum in comparison to the existing cellular technologies. Many opine that the next generation long term evolution (LTE) technology can achieve these goals, with the technology currently being trialled by several operators worldwide.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Multiple Options but No Clear Winner for Voice and SMS over LTE, notes that due to the economic crisis, many operators are currently unwilling to deploy LTE that is service-limited – in particular on services that are cash cows i.e. voice and short message services (SMS). Hence, the value of deploying LTE and then limiting the users to basic 2G/3G services is pointless.
Despite the fact that data traffic is growing exponentially, mobile operators are witnessing a divergence of data revenues and traffic load curves due to flat rate price models. Thus, network efficiency must improve in order to ensure that the cost-per-bit to deliver a service is attained at a bare minimum in comparison to the existing cellular technologies. Many opine that the next generation long term evolution (LTE) technology can achieve these goals, with the technology currently being trialled by several operators worldwide.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, Multiple Options but No Clear Winner for Voice and SMS over LTE, notes that due to the economic crisis, many operators are currently unwilling to deploy LTE that is service-limited – in particular on services that are cash cows i.e. voice and short message services (SMS). Hence, the value of deploying LTE and then limiting the users to basic 2G/3G services is pointless.
3GPP standard protocols are inadequate for LTE core, says Continuous
Source: Rethink Wireless
Migration to a new generation of technologies rarely means an entirely fresh new start. Carriers have to integrate with legacy systems and harness existing technologies, often stretching them to limits that were not envisaged when they were invented. There will be several examples within LTE's evolved packet core (EPC), one of them being the 3GPP's choice of SCTP (stream control transmission protocol) as the IP transport layer for all signalling in the core.
Migration to a new generation of technologies rarely means an entirely fresh new start. Carriers have to integrate with legacy systems and harness existing technologies, often stretching them to limits that were not envisaged when they were invented. There will be several examples within LTE's evolved packet core (EPC), one of them being the 3GPP's choice of SCTP (stream control transmission protocol) as the IP transport layer for all signalling in the core.
DOCOMO Introducing Remote Radio Equipment for LTE Base Stations
Source: NTT DOCOMO press release
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that in preparation for the start of extra-high-speed LTE mobile service, it is deploying new W-CDMA base stations equipped with newly developed remote radio equipment (RRE) units to provide both existing W-CDMA and forthcoming LTE service. The RRE-equipped base stations will account for about half of the initial LTE base stations when DOCOMO becomes one of world's first operators to launch an LTE service in December 2010.
NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that in preparation for the start of extra-high-speed LTE mobile service, it is deploying new W-CDMA base stations equipped with newly developed remote radio equipment (RRE) units to provide both existing W-CDMA and forthcoming LTE service. The RRE-equipped base stations will account for about half of the initial LTE base stations when DOCOMO becomes one of world's first operators to launch an LTE service in December 2010.
Chunghwa Telecom, Ericsson to hold joint LTE trial
Source: Reuters
Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have signed an agreement to jointly set up a trial network using new-generation LTE wireless technology. Chunghwa Telecommunication Laboratories under Chunghwa Telecom said in a statement on Thursday that it would start testing the network in northern Taiwan and initial results would be released mid-2010.
Official statement from Ericsson is here. - Hyung
Taiwan's Chunghwa Telecom and Ericsson have signed an agreement to jointly set up a trial network using new-generation LTE wireless technology. Chunghwa Telecommunication Laboratories under Chunghwa Telecom said in a statement on Thursday that it would start testing the network in northern Taiwan and initial results would be released mid-2010.
Official statement from Ericsson is here. - Hyung
Cox's Bye dishes on LTE, 700 MHz and bundling wireless
Source: FierceWireless
Last week, Cox Communications announced it started trialing its wireless offering in three markets (using Sprint Nextel's network) as part of a buildup to a larger wireless expansion scheduled for next year (that will use Cox's own spectrum and equipment from Huawei, Starent and others). FierceWireless Associate Editor Phil Goldstein recently spoke with Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless services, about bundled offerings, Cox's target markets and what strategies cable companies have to pursue to be successful with their wireless plays.
Last week, Cox Communications announced it started trialing its wireless offering in three markets (using Sprint Nextel's network) as part of a buildup to a larger wireless expansion scheduled for next year (that will use Cox's own spectrum and equipment from Huawei, Starent and others). FierceWireless Associate Editor Phil Goldstein recently spoke with Stephen Bye, Cox's vice president of wireless services, about bundled offerings, Cox's target markets and what strategies cable companies have to pursue to be successful with their wireless plays.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Carriers command LTE suppliers to build common OSS gear
Source: TelecomTV
The days of proprietary OSS interfaces may be numbered as LTE carriers get serious about pushing suppliers to build better interoperability, reports Kirk Laughlin.
In an interview conducted last week at TM Forum Americas conference in Orlando, Florida, Martin Creaner, CTO of TM Forum, claimed that the LTE ecosystem has about six to nine months to agree on standard interfaces within OSS frameworks for the next generation of mobile.
The days of proprietary OSS interfaces may be numbered as LTE carriers get serious about pushing suppliers to build better interoperability, reports Kirk Laughlin.
In an interview conducted last week at TM Forum Americas conference in Orlando, Florida, Martin Creaner, CTO of TM Forum, claimed that the LTE ecosystem has about six to nine months to agree on standard interfaces within OSS frameworks for the next generation of mobile.
UK lacks spectrum to support LTE - analyst
Source: Total Telecom
Consultant expects LTE to drive refarming as operators march towards high-speed mobile broadband networks; predicts more vendor consolidation.
Telecoms consultant Bengt Nordström late on Tuesday warned that the U.K. currently has insufficient spectrum to support 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE) services.
Consultant expects LTE to drive refarming as operators march towards high-speed mobile broadband networks; predicts more vendor consolidation.
Telecoms consultant Bengt Nordström late on Tuesday warned that the U.K. currently has insufficient spectrum to support 3G Long Term Evolution (LTE) services.
Anite's Leading Network Simulator 'SAS' Makes LTE Device Testing Easy
Source: Anite press release
Anite, a global leader in testing technology for the wireless industry, has reinforced its market leadership position with the launch of ‘SAS LTE’. ‘SAS LTE’ is an easy-to-use network simulator solution that helps mobile device manufacturers and network operators identify and eliminate LTE interoperability issues quickly and cost-effectively.
Anite, a global leader in testing technology for the wireless industry, has reinforced its market leadership position with the launch of ‘SAS LTE’. ‘SAS LTE’ is an easy-to-use network simulator solution that helps mobile device manufacturers and network operators identify and eliminate LTE interoperability issues quickly and cost-effectively.
Blueslice Networks Unveils Subscriber Management Suite for LTE
Source: Blueslice Networks press release
Blueslice enables seamless evolution to 4G with an integrated GSM/UMTS ngHLR, IMS HSS and LTE HSS.
Blueslice Networks, the leader in evolved Subscriber Data Management (eSDM), today unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio, a completely integrated SDM suite supporting the 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard.
Blueslice enables seamless evolution to 4G with an integrated GSM/UMTS ngHLR, IMS HSS and LTE HSS.
Blueslice Networks, the leader in evolved Subscriber Data Management (eSDM), today unveiled the latest addition to its portfolio, a completely integrated SDM suite supporting the 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
3G Americas Publishes Report on LTE SON Self-Optimizing / Self-Organizing Networks to Improve Network Management
Source: 3G Americas press release
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published an educational report titled, The Benefits of SON in LTE, to increase understanding of the improvements in network management that have been developed through 3GPP standards – Release 8, Release 9 and beyond.
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published an educational report titled, The Benefits of SON in LTE, to increase understanding of the improvements in network management that have been developed through 3GPP standards – Release 8, Release 9 and beyond.
ST-Ericsson and Ericsson first to achieve LTE & HSPA mobility with a multimode device
Source: ST-Ericsson press release
ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, and Ericsson have successfully achieved mobility between LTE and HSPA networks, using a multimode LTE/HSPA device. The interoperability was realized in live networks from Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden, using a multimode device powered by ST-Ericsson’s platform, M710.
ST-Ericsson, a world leader in wireless platforms and semiconductors, and Ericsson have successfully achieved mobility between LTE and HSPA networks, using a multimode LTE/HSPA device. The interoperability was realized in live networks from Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden, using a multimode device powered by ST-Ericsson’s platform, M710.
Monday, December 14, 2009
TeliaSonera first in the world with 4G services
Source: TeliaSonera press release
Today, as the first operator in the world, TeliaSonera launches 4G services commercially to customers in Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway.
The Stockholm 4G city network is supplied by Ericsson. The Oslo 4G city network is supplied by Huawei. The modems at launch come from Samsung. Evaluation of suppliers for TeliaSonera's common 4G core network and radio networks in the Nordic and Baltic countries is in progress and vendors will be selected in the beginning of 2010.
Today, as the first operator in the world, TeliaSonera launches 4G services commercially to customers in Stockholm, Sweden and Oslo, Norway.
The Stockholm 4G city network is supplied by Ericsson. The Oslo 4G city network is supplied by Huawei. The modems at launch come from Samsung. Evaluation of suppliers for TeliaSonera's common 4G core network and radio networks in the Nordic and Baltic countries is in progress and vendors will be selected in the beginning of 2010.
Huawei and Telefónica O2 UK trial live LTE services
Source: O2 press release
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced a successful live trial of LTE (Long Term Evolution) with Telefónica O2 UK, the first fully operational operator LTE trial in the UK. During the trial, a cell peak downlink rate of 150Mbps was achieved in the Slough area, the headquarters of O2 in the UK.
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced a successful live trial of LTE (Long Term Evolution) with Telefónica O2 UK, the first fully operational operator LTE trial in the UK. During the trial, a cell peak downlink rate of 150Mbps was achieved in the Slough area, the headquarters of O2 in the UK.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Technical papers on LTE-Advanced and TD-LTE in this month's (DEC. 2009) IEEE Communications Magazine
Two papers are:
* Device-to-Device Communication as an Underlay to LTE-Advanced Networks: The authors study device-to-device (D2D) communication underlaying a 3GPP LTE-Advanced cellular network as an enabler of local services with limited interference impact on the primary cellular network. The approach of the study is tight integration of D2D communication into an LTE-Advanced network. - Klaus Doppler, Mika Rinne, Carl Wijting, Cássio B. Ribeiro, and Klaus Hugl, Nokia Research Center
* Technologies and Standards for TD-SCDMA Evolutions to IMT-Advanced: The current TD-SCDMA commercialization in China brings about many issues concerning the implementation of TD-SCDMA technology, the market, and its applications. In order to make TD-SCDMA successful, evolution from the current TD-SCDMA standards to International Mobile Telecommunications-Advanced are anticipated. TD-SCDMA standards and technologies will take a home-made evolution path in China, aiming at a smooth migration to the next-generation mobile communication system. - Mugen Peng and Wenbo Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
* Device-to-Device Communication as an Underlay to LTE-Advanced Networks: The authors study device-to-device (D2D) communication underlaying a 3GPP LTE-Advanced cellular network as an enabler of local services with limited interference impact on the primary cellular network. The approach of the study is tight integration of D2D communication into an LTE-Advanced network. - Klaus Doppler, Mika Rinne, Carl Wijting, Cássio B. Ribeiro, and Klaus Hugl, Nokia Research Center
* Technologies and Standards for TD-SCDMA Evolutions to IMT-Advanced: The current TD-SCDMA commercialization in China brings about many issues concerning the implementation of TD-SCDMA technology, the market, and its applications. In order to make TD-SCDMA successful, evolution from the current TD-SCDMA standards to International Mobile Telecommunications-Advanced are anticipated. TD-SCDMA standards and technologies will take a home-made evolution path in China, aiming at a smooth migration to the next-generation mobile communication system. - Mugen Peng and Wenbo Wang, Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications
Nokia Siemens Networks rings up another first in LTE with 3GPP standardized voice calls
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Successful IMS-compliant voice calls and SMS messaging using standardized LTE equipment marks an important step towards commercial voice over LTE deployments.
Nokia Siemens Networks has carried out the world’s first voice calls in LTE networks using commercial, 3GPP-standardized user and network equipment. The success of the voice calls and SMS texting demonstrate the viability of the One Voice approach to voice over LTE (VoLTE).
Successful IMS-compliant voice calls and SMS messaging using standardized LTE equipment marks an important step towards commercial voice over LTE deployments.
Nokia Siemens Networks has carried out the world’s first voice calls in LTE networks using commercial, 3GPP-standardized user and network equipment. The success of the voice calls and SMS texting demonstrate the viability of the One Voice approach to voice over LTE (VoLTE).
Battle Over Voice on LTE Heats up
Source: PC World
Backers of two competing specifications for delivering voice over LTE mobile data networks have heralded demonstrations in the past two days, while mobile giant Ericsson apparently dropped its support for one of the systems.
Backers of two competing specifications for delivering voice over LTE mobile data networks have heralded demonstrations in the past two days, while mobile giant Ericsson apparently dropped its support for one of the systems.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
ZTE Demos 130Mbps Download Speeds on TD-LTE Network
Source: cellular-news
China's ZTE says that it has successfully demonstrated its TD-LTE network technology and achieved a downlink speed of 130Mbps, the highest level in the industry. ZTE is the first company to reach the theoretical limit of TD-LTE throughput in downlink.
China's ZTE says that it has successfully demonstrated its TD-LTE network technology and achieved a downlink speed of 130Mbps, the highest level in the industry. ZTE is the first company to reach the theoretical limit of TD-LTE throughput in downlink.
Deutsche Telekom Announced First Voice Calls over LTE with VoLGA
Source: Unstrung
Deutsche Telekom Announced First Voice Calls over LTE with VoLGA. Deutsche Telekom announced today the world’s first voice call over LTE with excellent speech quality based on VoLGA (Voice over LTE via Generic Access) technology and two independent test environments.
Deutsche Telekom Announced First Voice Calls over LTE with VoLGA. Deutsche Telekom announced today the world’s first voice call over LTE with excellent speech quality based on VoLGA (Voice over LTE via Generic Access) technology and two independent test environments.
Kineto Announces Industry's First VoLGA Access Network Controller
Source: Kineto Wireless press release
Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of solutions that enable delivery of mobile services over broadband, today announced availability of a new release of software for its access gateway solution which supports the VoLGA Forum’s specification for extending voice and SMS services over LTE networks.
Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of solutions that enable delivery of mobile services over broadband, today announced availability of a new release of software for its access gateway solution which supports the VoLGA Forum’s specification for extending voice and SMS services over LTE networks.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Verizon: LTE will bring 5-12 Mbps download speeds
Source: FierceWireless
Verizon Wireless disclosed that its forthcoming LTE network will provide average data speeds of 5-12 Mbps for downloads and 2-5 Mbps for uploads, according to a website the carrier has set up touting its next-generation wireless service.
Verizon Wireless disclosed that its forthcoming LTE network will provide average data speeds of 5-12 Mbps for downloads and 2-5 Mbps for uploads, according to a website the carrier has set up touting its next-generation wireless service.
UK firms race to take innovation lead in LTE
Source: Rethink Wireless
An emerging technology is a chance for individual vendors to showcase their talents and raise their profile, and the same goes for countries or regions, all aiming to be the next Silicon Valley. In the UK, the main contenders are the areas around the cities of Cambridge ('Silicon Fen') and Bristol ('Silicon Gorge'), and both have been using LTE to show off their credentials this week.
An emerging technology is a chance for individual vendors to showcase their talents and raise their profile, and the same goes for countries or regions, all aiming to be the next Silicon Valley. In the UK, the main contenders are the areas around the cities of Cambridge ('Silicon Fen') and Bristol ('Silicon Gorge'), and both have been using LTE to show off their credentials this week.
LTE Backhaul: Meeting Operator Requirements
Source: Total Telecom
Transport providers face substantial challenges in realizing LTE’s business and technological potential. Ensuring accurate timing and synchronization over packet networks; smartly managing traffic in LTE’s flat architecture; providing adequate resiliency for 4G critical applications; and enabling backward compatibility for service continuity of 2G and 3G traffic are a few examples of the critical issues that need addressing. Nevertheless, backhaul providers need to address additional issues that are related to multi-operator colocation and customized backhaul SLAs. This paper reviews the implications of LTE’s “intelligence crunch” for backhaul providers and discusses how Carrier Ethernet can be used to smartly overcome migration hurdles.
Transport providers face substantial challenges in realizing LTE’s business and technological potential. Ensuring accurate timing and synchronization over packet networks; smartly managing traffic in LTE’s flat architecture; providing adequate resiliency for 4G critical applications; and enabling backward compatibility for service continuity of 2G and 3G traffic are a few examples of the critical issues that need addressing. Nevertheless, backhaul providers need to address additional issues that are related to multi-operator colocation and customized backhaul SLAs. This paper reviews the implications of LTE’s “intelligence crunch” for backhaul providers and discusses how Carrier Ethernet can be used to smartly overcome migration hurdles.
Alcatel-Lucent selected by Bouygues Telecom for a trial of Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband technology
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent today announced that Bouygues Telecom has selected its end-to-end Long Term Evolution (LTE) solution for a trial of mobile broadband services ; this trial is intended to evaluate the performance of LTE services in the 1800 MHz spectrum band.
Alcatel-Lucent today announced that Bouygues Telecom has selected its end-to-end Long Term Evolution (LTE) solution for a trial of mobile broadband services ; this trial is intended to evaluate the performance of LTE services in the 1800 MHz spectrum band.
China Mobile and Research In Motion Deepen Strategic Relationship
Source: RIM press release
Announce Plans to Support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE Technologies on BlackBerry Smartphones and Launch BlackBerry Smartphones and Services in China for SMBs and Professional Consumers.
China Mobile and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced plans to support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE technologies on the BlackBerry® smartphone platform. China Mobile and RIM also announced plans to launch BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry smartphones for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and professional consumers.
Announce Plans to Support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE Technologies on BlackBerry Smartphones and Launch BlackBerry Smartphones and Services in China for SMBs and Professional Consumers.
China Mobile and Research In Motion (RIM) today announced plans to support TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE technologies on the BlackBerry® smartphone platform. China Mobile and RIM also announced plans to launch BlackBerry® Internet Service and BlackBerry smartphones for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and professional consumers.
Ericsson Quits Voice-Over-LTE Forum
Source: Unstrung
Ericsson AB is revoking its membership of the Voice over LTE via Generic Access (VoLGA) Forum , a sign that support for the group might be waning.
Ericsson AB is revoking its membership of the Voice over LTE via Generic Access (VoLGA) Forum , a sign that support for the group might be waning.
Monday, December 7, 2009
ZyXEL Announces World’s First Fixed LTE CPE/SOHO Router
Source: Business Wire
ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced the ZLR-2070S, the world’s first fixed LTE (Long Term Evolution) CPE/SOHO router. The ZLR-2070S is an all-in-one, multi-service gateway that leverages compact, system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology to deliver cost-effective, non-FPGA-based LTE connectivity.
ZyXEL Communications Inc., a leading provider of secure broadband networking, Internet connectivity and routing products, today announced the ZLR-2070S, the world’s first fixed LTE (Long Term Evolution) CPE/SOHO router. The ZLR-2070S is an all-in-one, multi-service gateway that leverages compact, system-on-a-chip (SoC) technology to deliver cost-effective, non-FPGA-based LTE connectivity.
When Will Verizon Launch LTE in 2010?
Source: Unstrung
A Verizon Wireless Website on its upcoming Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network appears to reveal data speed details, but a spokesman for the operator says that it is not yet giving a date for the launch.
A Verizon Wireless Website on its upcoming Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network appears to reveal data speed details, but a spokesman for the operator says that it is not yet giving a date for the launch.
Sequans Selected by China Mobile to Supply TD-LTE Chips
Source: Sequans press release
4G chipmaker Sequans Communications has been selected by China Mobile to provide chips and USB dongles for China Mobile’s TD-LTE (Long Term Evolution for TDD spectrum) network at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, which China Mobile will operate as a demonstration network during the Expo from May through October of 2010. Sequans’ TD-LTE chip technology is powering the world’s first TD-LTE USB dongles that China Mobile will distribute to Expo visitors to experience the power of LTE first hand.
4G chipmaker Sequans Communications has been selected by China Mobile to provide chips and USB dongles for China Mobile’s TD-LTE (Long Term Evolution for TDD spectrum) network at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai, which China Mobile will operate as a demonstration network during the Expo from May through October of 2010. Sequans’ TD-LTE chip technology is powering the world’s first TD-LTE USB dongles that China Mobile will distribute to Expo visitors to experience the power of LTE first hand.
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
China's TD-LTE better chance of success
Source: ZDNet Asia
China's TD-LTE standard is unlikely to face the same obstacles that plagued the country's earlier mobile wireless standard, TD-SCDMA, industry analysts say.
China in October submitted TD-LTE specifications to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for approval as a 4G standard. If ratified, it will be officially recognized by the ITU as a 4G technology in October 2010, according to reports.
While the country's 3G predecessor, TD-SCDMA, got off to a bumpy start, dogged by technical issues and a lack of device variety, industry watchers are expecting TD-LTE to fare better.
China's TD-LTE standard is unlikely to face the same obstacles that plagued the country's earlier mobile wireless standard, TD-SCDMA, industry analysts say.
China in October submitted TD-LTE specifications to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) for approval as a 4G standard. If ratified, it will be officially recognized by the ITU as a 4G technology in October 2010, according to reports.
While the country's 3G predecessor, TD-SCDMA, got off to a bumpy start, dogged by technical issues and a lack of device variety, industry watchers are expecting TD-LTE to fare better.
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