Source: Juniper Research press release
LTE next generation technology is set to revolutionise mobile broadband services with dramatically increased speeds for both businesses and consumers over the next five years, a new study from Juniper Research concluded.
The Juniper Research LTE Mobile Broadband report found that revenues from LTE mobile broadband subscribers will exceed $70 billion globally by 2014.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Alcatel-Lucent innovations help wireless service providers integrate CDMA and LTE services on the same network
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent has expanded its wireless networking portfolio to enable mobile service providers to offer both 3G CDMA and Long Term Evolution (LTE) services using a common network infrastructure. Alcatel-Lucent’s innovative “Converged RAN” (radio access network) offerings support the delivery of a wide variety of new wireless broadband services while simultaneously reducing power consumption – and attendant carbon footprint -- and lowering operating costs.
Alcatel-Lucent has expanded its wireless networking portfolio to enable mobile service providers to offer both 3G CDMA and Long Term Evolution (LTE) services using a common network infrastructure. Alcatel-Lucent’s innovative “Converged RAN” (radio access network) offerings support the delivery of a wide variety of new wireless broadband services while simultaneously reducing power consumption – and attendant carbon footprint -- and lowering operating costs.
Freescale accelerates multicore 45-nm products to market for next-generation communications systems
Source: Freescale press release
Freescale Semiconductor is accelerating availability of key communications products based on 45-nm process technology in response to strong demand from wireless infrastructure equipment manufacturers targeting advanced 3G and 4G systems.
Freescale Semiconductor is accelerating availability of key communications products based on 45-nm process technology in response to strong demand from wireless infrastructure equipment manufacturers targeting advanced 3G and 4G systems.
Rohde & Schwarz and mimoOn to demonstrate 3GPP LTE femtocell testing capability at CTIA
Source: Business Wire
At the upcoming CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate LTE frequency division duplexing (FDD) testing capabilities based on the newest femtocell design from mimoOn. The compact test setup features the R&S® SMBV100A vector signal generator and the R&S® FSV signal analyzer that accurately generate and analyze LTE signals that meet the newest specification.
At the upcoming CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas, Rohde & Schwarz will demonstrate LTE frequency division duplexing (FDD) testing capabilities based on the newest femtocell design from mimoOn. The compact test setup features the R&S® SMBV100A vector signal generator and the R&S® FSV signal analyzer that accurately generate and analyze LTE signals that meet the newest specification.
Sonus Networks Supports Mobile Operators' Long Term Evolution Migration Strategy
Source: Sonus Networks press release
Sonus Networks, providing network transformation through IP communications technology, today announced that they are the latest member to join the VoLGA Forum (Voice over LTE Generic Access) and has developed a strategy for supporting mobile operators in the migration to Long Term Evolution (LTE). The overall architecture, known as Sonus MobilEvolution, combines Sonus IP-Voice and Multimedia SIP core network technology with the Sonus MobilEdge wireless access node for IP-based radio access. This enables the delivery of basic voice and SMS services from the circuit core even when using the all IP LTE radio access network, and will allow operators to build a richer communications experience to end-users through voice and multimedia.
Sonus Networks, providing network transformation through IP communications technology, today announced that they are the latest member to join the VoLGA Forum (Voice over LTE Generic Access) and has developed a strategy for supporting mobile operators in the migration to Long Term Evolution (LTE). The overall architecture, known as Sonus MobilEvolution, combines Sonus IP-Voice and Multimedia SIP core network technology with the Sonus MobilEdge wireless access node for IP-based radio access. This enables the delivery of basic voice and SMS services from the circuit core even when using the all IP LTE radio access network, and will allow operators to build a richer communications experience to end-users through voice and multimedia.
CDMA Certification Forum to Certify CDMA2000/LTE Multimode Devices
Source: PR Newswire
The CDMA Certification Forum(R) (CCF) today announced it is working directly with several operators and vendors from around the world to meet their requirements for testing and certifying LTE devices and their aggressive LTE network deployment schedules. The testing and acceptance of CDMA2000(R)/LTE multimode devices will abide by the specifications outlined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). Depending upon the stability of the LTE standard, test cases are expected to be available by mid-2010 from 3GPP, with 3GPP2-based eHRPD interworking test cases available earlier -- in the third quarter of 2009.
The CDMA Certification Forum(R) (CCF) today announced it is working directly with several operators and vendors from around the world to meet their requirements for testing and certifying LTE devices and their aggressive LTE network deployment schedules. The testing and acceptance of CDMA2000(R)/LTE multimode devices will abide by the specifications outlined by the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) and 3rd Generation Partnership Project 2 (3GPP2). Depending upon the stability of the LTE standard, test cases are expected to be available by mid-2010 from 3GPP, with 3GPP2-based eHRPD interworking test cases available earlier -- in the third quarter of 2009.
Cox goes with LTE-ready CDMA in 700 MHz band
Source: FierceBroadbandWireless
Huawei Technologies announced it is has been chosen to provide a CDMA, Long Term Evolution (LTE) ready network to Cox Communications. The cable provider, which won spectrum in the 700 MHz auction, will launch its 3G network using Huawei's SingleRAN solution and 3900 series base stations.
Huawei Technologies announced it is has been chosen to provide a CDMA, Long Term Evolution (LTE) ready network to Cox Communications. The cable provider, which won spectrum in the 700 MHz auction, will launch its 3G network using Huawei's SingleRAN solution and 3900 series base stations.
Motorola Spotlights LTE eNodeB at CTIA Wireless 2009
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc., a leading provider of broadband networks, will showcase its Wireless Broadband Radio (WBR) 500r Long-Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB at CTIA Wireless 2009. The WBR 500r is Motorola’s latest advancement in bringing to market a very agile zero footprint LTE solution that addresses the full scope of wireless carriers’ deployment needs to provide an advanced LTE RAN solution that meets size, and deployment cost criteria.
Motorola, Inc., a leading provider of broadband networks, will showcase its Wireless Broadband Radio (WBR) 500r Long-Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB at CTIA Wireless 2009. The WBR 500r is Motorola’s latest advancement in bringing to market a very agile zero footprint LTE solution that addresses the full scope of wireless carriers’ deployment needs to provide an advanced LTE RAN solution that meets size, and deployment cost criteria.
Starent Networks Brings Intelligence to the LTE Evolved Packet Core with its Suite of Advanced In-line Services
Source: Starent Networks press release
Starent Networks, Corp., a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced its suite of intelligent In-line Services will be available for its LTE evolved packet core (EPC) offering. Starent’s In-line Services help operators improve the subscriber experience and the performance of the core network. Based on a flexible architecture model, Starent’s EPC solutions combined with its In-line Services, allow mobile operators to add new services to meet ever-increasing subscriber demands, network security and optimization requirements without deploying external servers or elements.
Starent Networks, Corp., a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced its suite of intelligent In-line Services will be available for its LTE evolved packet core (EPC) offering. Starent’s In-line Services help operators improve the subscriber experience and the performance of the core network. Based on a flexible architecture model, Starent’s EPC solutions combined with its In-line Services, allow mobile operators to add new services to meet ever-increasing subscriber demands, network security and optimization requirements without deploying external servers or elements.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Verizon Wireless beefing up backhaul with carrier Ethernet
Source: Telephony Online
VZW prepares for 4G launch by adding more fiber to the bases station and transitioning from TDM to carrier Ethernet transport.
In preparation for the coming onslaught of 3G and 4G capacity demands, Verizon Wireless is making a major upgrade to its backhaul network that will see fiber pushed to thousands of new cell sites and the replacement of legacy transmission links with carrier Ethernet, allowing Verizon to more effectively scale capacity and better manage the expected data traffic spikes.
VZW prepares for 4G launch by adding more fiber to the bases station and transitioning from TDM to carrier Ethernet transport.
In preparation for the coming onslaught of 3G and 4G capacity demands, Verizon Wireless is making a major upgrade to its backhaul network that will see fiber pushed to thousands of new cell sites and the replacement of legacy transmission links with carrier Ethernet, allowing Verizon to more effectively scale capacity and better manage the expected data traffic spikes.
InnoPath Adds LTE Support to Leading ActiveCare Mobile Device Management Platform
Source: InnoPath Software press release
InnoPath Software, the leader in over-the-air Customer Care, is partnering with its Tier 1 operators globally as part of their planned LTE deployments. This game-changing technology lays the basis for a new mobile landscape, a true next-generation, over-the-air management infrastructure in support of activation and care, and provides a clean break from OMA-CP vendors and their now obsolete platforms. Recently, the GSMA has stated that more than 26 operators worldwide have committed to LTE, with more than 10 expected to launch commercial services by the end of 2010.
InnoPath Software, the leader in over-the-air Customer Care, is partnering with its Tier 1 operators globally as part of their planned LTE deployments. This game-changing technology lays the basis for a new mobile landscape, a true next-generation, over-the-air management infrastructure in support of activation and care, and provides a clean break from OMA-CP vendors and their now obsolete platforms. Recently, the GSMA has stated that more than 26 operators worldwide have committed to LTE, with more than 10 expected to launch commercial services by the end of 2010.
Traffix introduce full LTE Diameter support
Source: Traffix Systems press release
Traffix Systems, the Next Generation Control Plane and Diameter expert, announced today the addition of Long Term Evolution (LTE) Diameter support across its product portfolio.
Traffix provides Next Generation Control Plane and Diameter solutions that enable to bridge NGN and Legacy networks and to connect network functionality across different wireline and wireless technologies.
Traffix Systems, the Next Generation Control Plane and Diameter expert, announced today the addition of Long Term Evolution (LTE) Diameter support across its product portfolio.
Traffix provides Next Generation Control Plane and Diameter solutions that enable to bridge NGN and Legacy networks and to connect network functionality across different wireline and wireless technologies.
Latest Results from the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative
A belated post but LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) has a great presentation on their ongoing progress of LTE trials on their website. It has many detailed results and some timelines. The following is the absract:
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative is an open group of vendors and operators working together to accelerate the development of a global ecosystem for LTE/SAE. A Proof of Concept activity has now consolidated measurements from leading equipment vendors to show that the industry's targets for performance are achievable: LTE/SAE does exactly what it says on the tin. In addition to peak rates and minimum latency, results also reveal the 'real world' performance that operators will be able to offer to end users. Updates from the LSTI's Interoperability and Trials activities are also given.
Also, LSTI's paper on their LTE trial progress will be published on the upcoming April issue of IEEE Communications Magazine.
Thanks to Julius Robson of Nortel who is the author of the presentation (also the Chairman of LSTI Proof of Concept Group) for bringing this document to my attention.
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative is an open group of vendors and operators working together to accelerate the development of a global ecosystem for LTE/SAE. A Proof of Concept activity has now consolidated measurements from leading equipment vendors to show that the industry's targets for performance are achievable: LTE/SAE does exactly what it says on the tin. In addition to peak rates and minimum latency, results also reveal the 'real world' performance that operators will be able to offer to end users. Updates from the LSTI's Interoperability and Trials activities are also given.
Also, LSTI's paper on their LTE trial progress will be published on the upcoming April issue of IEEE Communications Magazine.
Thanks to Julius Robson of Nortel who is the author of the presentation (also the Chairman of LSTI Proof of Concept Group) for bringing this document to my attention.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
LTE cannot come soon enough for some operators, says Analysys Mason
Source: Analysys Mason
For some operators, LTE cannot come soon enough, states the latest report from Analysys Mason entitled Operator strategies for network evolution: the road to LTE, which details how wireless data traffic will grow tenfold in developed markets in the period to 2015. However, there are many roads to a data-optimised RAN and LTE is only one component.
“LTE can provide data at a sixth of the price of basic W-CDMA. In the long term, it may be the only way to profitably manage the increasing demand for data traffic,” says Helen Karapandžić, co-author and Analyst at Analysys Mason.
For some operators, LTE cannot come soon enough, states the latest report from Analysys Mason entitled Operator strategies for network evolution: the road to LTE, which details how wireless data traffic will grow tenfold in developed markets in the period to 2015. However, there are many roads to a data-optimised RAN and LTE is only one component.
“LTE can provide data at a sixth of the price of basic W-CDMA. In the long term, it may be the only way to profitably manage the increasing demand for data traffic,” says Helen Karapandžić, co-author and Analyst at Analysys Mason.
LTE Phones Will Lag Behind Networks
Source: Unstrung
Some mobile operators may be planning to deploy initial Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks next year, but handsets that support the mobile broadband technology are unlikely to be available in the mass market before 2011 at the earliest, according to analysts.
Some mobile operators may be planning to deploy initial Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks next year, but handsets that support the mobile broadband technology are unlikely to be available in the mass market before 2011 at the earliest, according to analysts.
KTF and Ericsson announce broad cooperation in WCDMA/LTE system development in Korea
Source: Electronics Times News
FYI, the news article is Korean.
- Hyung
FYI, the news article is Korean.
- Hyung
AT4 wireless unveils T4010 LTE RF Test System
Source: Mobile Europe
AT4 wireless has today launched the T4010 LTE RF Test System, a test platform to perform RF parameter verification throughout the development life of LTE enabled UEs, from the early stages of silicon integration to final device validation and certification.
AT4 wireless has today launched the T4010 LTE RF Test System, a test platform to perform RF parameter verification throughout the development life of LTE enabled UEs, from the early stages of silicon integration to final device validation and certification.
Aeroflex TM500 Test Mobile Leads Market With UE CAT4 LTE Support
Source: Aeroflex press release
Aeroflex has announced that it has achieved a world first with the addition of UE CAT3 and UE CAT4 support to its marketleading TM500 LTE Test Mobile. As implementation of the LTE specification progressively moves towards the delivery of bandwidth-hungry applications users demand, LTE CAT 3 and CAT 4 data channels support data rates of up to 150Mbps on the downlink and 50Mbps on the uplink. The UE CAT 3 and UE CAT 4 support on the TM500 LTE now enables infrastructure vendors to fully verify and validate the
performance of their eNBs.
Aeroflex has announced that it has achieved a world first with the addition of UE CAT3 and UE CAT4 support to its marketleading TM500 LTE Test Mobile. As implementation of the LTE specification progressively moves towards the delivery of bandwidth-hungry applications users demand, LTE CAT 3 and CAT 4 data channels support data rates of up to 150Mbps on the downlink and 50Mbps on the uplink. The UE CAT 3 and UE CAT 4 support on the TM500 LTE now enables infrastructure vendors to fully verify and validate the
performance of their eNBs.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Tecore Offers 4G Software Upgrade Path To Current Mobile Operator Customers
Source: Tecore Networks press release
Tecore Networks, a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today announced that current customers of its all-IP iCore® network platform can leverage their existing core networks to support 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) through software enhancements. With the foundational architecture of iCore already in alignment with key LTE principles, the transition to 4G will require the addition of new network elements as software plug-ins, allowing operators to evolve their 2G or 3G networks without forklift upgrades. iCore’s broadband capabilities, scalable architecture and prior acceptance by the USDA Rural Development Program make it the ideal solution to support network buildouts driven by government stimulus initiatives.
Tecore Networks, a global supplier of multi-technology 2G, 3G and 4G mobile network infrastructure, today announced that current customers of its all-IP iCore® network platform can leverage their existing core networks to support 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) through software enhancements. With the foundational architecture of iCore already in alignment with key LTE principles, the transition to 4G will require the addition of new network elements as software plug-ins, allowing operators to evolve their 2G or 3G networks without forklift upgrades. iCore’s broadband capabilities, scalable architecture and prior acceptance by the USDA Rural Development Program make it the ideal solution to support network buildouts driven by government stimulus initiatives.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Sizing up the Competitive Opportunities for Verizon and Clearwire
Source: FierceBroadbandWireless
The rollouts of the Clearwire Clear and Verizon's LTE network are seen as contests of WiMAX and LTE next generation wireless technologies and services. However, there are clear differences between the two: the frequency spectra are far apart, and Clearwire has more available bandwidth than Verizon.
The rollouts of the Clearwire Clear and Verizon's LTE network are seen as contests of WiMAX and LTE next generation wireless technologies and services. However, there are clear differences between the two: the frequency spectra are far apart, and Clearwire has more available bandwidth than Verizon.
What it will take for mobile VoIP to get enterprise-ready
Source: Network World
WiMAX, LTE could play big role, as could security improvements.
WiMAX, LTE could play big role, as could security improvements.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
FCC Approves of LTE Device from LG
Source: Phone Scoop
Documents seen on the FCC web site reveal information about a new device from LG that appears to be one of the first -- if not the actual first -- Long Term Evolution devices approved for use in the U.S. The device, which is not a phone, is not described in any way, other than as "LTE User Equipment." The single-band device transmits in the 1700MHz AWS band only. There are no other real details provided in the documents.
Documents seen on the FCC web site reveal information about a new device from LG that appears to be one of the first -- if not the actual first -- Long Term Evolution devices approved for use in the U.S. The device, which is not a phone, is not described in any way, other than as "LTE User Equipment." The single-band device transmits in the 1700MHz AWS band only. There are no other real details provided in the documents.
4G LTE chipsets in pipeline this year, says IP firm
Source: ElectronicsWeekly.com
First signs that a number of 4G LTE chipsets will appear before the end of the year have surfaced with silicon announcements from two of the leading LTE protocol stack developers.
4M Wireless has said that it has licensed its LTE stack to an unnamed fabless semiconductor company developing a 4G multi-mode baseband chip.
First signs that a number of 4G LTE chipsets will appear before the end of the year have surfaced with silicon announcements from two of the leading LTE protocol stack developers.
4M Wireless has said that it has licensed its LTE stack to an unnamed fabless semiconductor company developing a 4G multi-mode baseband chip.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Global LTE Commitments Map
GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) provides a nice map that lists the LTE operators that are committed to LTE.
DoCoMo squeezes 120Mbps out of LTE
Source: telecoms.com
Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo said Monday that it has successfully field tested LTE technology, claiming wireless transmissions in the range of 120Mbps in an urban environment.
Japanese carrier NTT DoCoMo said Monday that it has successfully field tested LTE technology, claiming wireless transmissions in the range of 120Mbps in an urban environment.
Choosing the Backhaul for LTE
Source: TMCnet
The advent of LTE trials by major carriers globally leads us to question once again the choice of backhaul technology given the ever increasing bandwidth demands of the new base stations. LTE proponents are predicting bandwidth capabilities per base station in the range of 100 to 300 Mbps. This of course depends on the operator having adequate radio access spectrum to deliver this amount of bandwidth to the end user. In many instances due to limited access spectrum the available throughput will in fact be closer to the lower end of the scale. Nonetheless this represents a significant increase over the existing 3G base stations and will require new backhaul strategies in order to deliver cost effective networks.
The advent of LTE trials by major carriers globally leads us to question once again the choice of backhaul technology given the ever increasing bandwidth demands of the new base stations. LTE proponents are predicting bandwidth capabilities per base station in the range of 100 to 300 Mbps. This of course depends on the operator having adequate radio access spectrum to deliver this amount of bandwidth to the end user. In many instances due to limited access spectrum the available throughput will in fact be closer to the lower end of the scale. Nonetheless this represents a significant increase over the existing 3G base stations and will require new backhaul strategies in order to deliver cost effective networks.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Stay Connected Webinar Series- 3G+, LTE and WiMAX "Recession and Recovery"
Recording of ABI research's webinar Stay Connected Webinar Series- 3G+, LTE and WiMAX "Recession and Recovery" is now available for viewing. Direct link to the streaming video is mms://stream.abiresearch.com/ABI/2009-03-05-Stay_Connected_Webinar_Series.wmv.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Nokia: no LTE device in the works for Verizon--yet
Source: FierceWireless
Nokia said it has not entered into an exclusive deal with Verizon Wireless to produce a high-end touchscreen handset for Verizon's Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.
The handset maker contacted the blog Engadget and said, "While we have not entered into any exclusive agreement for 4G touch screen device development as is being reported, we will continue to follow and pursue developments as a normal course of business." It was first reported earlier this week in an article in TheStreet that the companies were working together on such a device.
Nokia said it has not entered into an exclusive deal with Verizon Wireless to produce a high-end touchscreen handset for Verizon's Long Term Evolution (LTE) network.
The handset maker contacted the blog Engadget and said, "While we have not entered into any exclusive agreement for 4G touch screen device development as is being reported, we will continue to follow and pursue developments as a normal course of business." It was first reported earlier this week in an article in TheStreet that the companies were working together on such a device.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
New Forum Gives Voice to LTE
Source: Unstrung
T-Mobile International AG and some of the wireless industry's largest equipment vendors have joined forces to back a new approach for delivering voice services over Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks, Unstrung has learned.
The new group, which Unstrung understands will formally launch its initiative on March 9, is called the VoLGA Forum.
The official website of VoLGA Forums is at http://www.volga-forum.com/. - Hyung
T-Mobile International AG and some of the wireless industry's largest equipment vendors have joined forces to back a new approach for delivering voice services over Long-Term Evolution (LTE) networks, Unstrung has learned.
The new group, which Unstrung understands will formally launch its initiative on March 9, is called the VoLGA Forum.
The official website of VoLGA Forums is at http://www.volga-forum.com/. - Hyung
No Femtos in Verizon's First LTE Rollout
Source: Unstrung
Verizon Wireless does not plan to deploy Femtocells in the first rollouts of its proto-4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network, Unstrung has learned.
And the tiny home base stations are not included in the scope of the contracts for radio access network (RAN) equipment that the operator has announced with Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson AB.
Verizon Wireless does not plan to deploy Femtocells in the first rollouts of its proto-4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network, Unstrung has learned.
And the tiny home base stations are not included in the scope of the contracts for radio access network (RAN) equipment that the operator has announced with Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson AB.
Nokia Plans LTE Devices for 2010
Source: GigaOm
A Nokia executive said today that the company has committed to LTE as its preferred network for devices, and plans to launch devices for those networks in 2010. James Harper, senior manager of technology marketing at Nokia, speaking at a PCCA meeting held in Grapevine, Texas, declined to detail what type of devices the handset maker would launch, but said they would be data intensive.
A Nokia executive said today that the company has committed to LTE as its preferred network for devices, and plans to launch devices for those networks in 2010. James Harper, senior manager of technology marketing at Nokia, speaking at a PCCA meeting held in Grapevine, Texas, declined to detail what type of devices the handset maker would launch, but said they would be data intensive.
Nokia, Verizon Plan Exclusive 4G Device
Source: TheStreet.com
Two wireless giants -- Nokia and Verizon -- have decided to set aside their differences and work together to create a touchscreen device for the upcoming 4G LTE network.
Two wireless giants -- Nokia and Verizon -- have decided to set aside their differences and work together to create a touchscreen device for the upcoming 4G LTE network.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Evolution to LTE (GSA Information Paper) includes list of 26 network operator commitments
A concise update of the business drivers, objectives and targets for LTE - Long Term Evolution and SAE - System Architecture Evolution, being standardized in 3GPP for commercial deployments beginning in the 2009-2010 timeframe, including network operator commitments and deployment/launch plans, device/platforms availability, agreement on licensing IPR, latest trials results, spectrum, and plans for future evolution of LTE for consideration for the ITU IMT-Advanced standard. Download from http://www.gsacom.com/downloads/pdf/lte_3gpp.php4.
Vendors focus on TD-LTE for China
Source: telecoms.com
With equipment spending by Chinese mobile operators estimated to hit $41bn over the next two years, vendors are falling over themselves to accommodate the country's nascent technology initiatives.
With equipment spending by Chinese mobile operators estimated to hit $41bn over the next two years, vendors are falling over themselves to accommodate the country's nascent technology initiatives.
Nokia Siemens Networks drives development of TD-LTE
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks is gearing up for the launch of next generation Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology in China. Following the industry’s first successful lab demonstrations conducted with leading operators in Germany last year, the company has further expanded its team in Hangzhou, China, to support the commercial roll out of TD-LTE.
Nokia Siemens Networks’ Hangzhou R&D center plays a pivotal role for the company. As well as driving innovation across GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE, I- HSPA and WiMAX technologies, Hangzhou’s 1,000 strong R&D team is being expanded to focus on supporting China’s home-grown TD-LTE technology through 2009. The company has been cooperating with leading operators in China and Europe to evaluate the performance of TD-LTE technology under various deployment situations and will continue this work with more advanced over the air tests and finally field trials in a pre-commercial multi-cell test network.
Nokia Siemens Networks is gearing up for the launch of next generation Time Division Duplex Long Term Evolution (TD-LTE) technology in China. Following the industry’s first successful lab demonstrations conducted with leading operators in Germany last year, the company has further expanded its team in Hangzhou, China, to support the commercial roll out of TD-LTE.
Nokia Siemens Networks’ Hangzhou R&D center plays a pivotal role for the company. As well as driving innovation across GSM/EDGE, WCDMA/HSPA, LTE, I- HSPA and WiMAX technologies, Hangzhou’s 1,000 strong R&D team is being expanded to focus on supporting China’s home-grown TD-LTE technology through 2009. The company has been cooperating with leading operators in China and Europe to evaluate the performance of TD-LTE technology under various deployment situations and will continue this work with more advanced over the air tests and finally field trials in a pre-commercial multi-cell test network.
Commentary: Is there a place for LTE in Taiwan?
Source: DigiTimes
Although a number of the leading telecom equipment providers, including Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent, are urging the Taiwan government to look at the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, there are no signs indicating the possibility of an official policy shift to switch its current focus from WiMAX.
Although a number of the leading telecom equipment providers, including Ericsson and Alcatel-Lucent, are urging the Taiwan government to look at the development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, there are no signs indicating the possibility of an official policy shift to switch its current focus from WiMAX.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
MetroPCS Wants to Deploy LTE in 2010
Source: GigaOm
Prepaid phone company MetroPCS says it hopes to deploy LTE, the next-generation wireless standard, beginning in 2010, according to Tom Keys, chief operating officer of the company.
Prepaid phone company MetroPCS says it hopes to deploy LTE, the next-generation wireless standard, beginning in 2010, according to Tom Keys, chief operating officer of the company.
Verizon Wireless’ LTE award just first round of contract awards
Source: RCR Wireless
The selection of Alcatel-Lucent and L.M. Ericsson to build out Verizon Wireless’ Long-Term Evolution network wasn’t too surprising and some competitors should not fret, according to industry analysts.
The selection of Alcatel-Lucent and L.M. Ericsson to build out Verizon Wireless’ Long-Term Evolution network wasn’t too surprising and some competitors should not fret, according to industry analysts.
Freescale technology helps bring LTE to life in Japan
Source: Freescale press release
As leading Japanese mobile carriers work to complete the industry’s first commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) system network by the end of 2009, Freescale is doing its part to foster the build out of next-generation mobile broadband in Asia and beyond.
Leading base station equipment manufacturer Fujitsu Limited is leveraging high performance processors from Freescale Semiconductor to deliver the flexibility and raw computing power necessary to help the world’s leading carriers facilitate deployment of advanced 3G infrastructure.
As leading Japanese mobile carriers work to complete the industry’s first commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) system network by the end of 2009, Freescale is doing its part to foster the build out of next-generation mobile broadband in Asia and beyond.
Leading base station equipment manufacturer Fujitsu Limited is leveraging high performance processors from Freescale Semiconductor to deliver the flexibility and raw computing power necessary to help the world’s leading carriers facilitate deployment of advanced 3G infrastructure.
The Business Case for LTE
Source: Telephony Online
The transition to LTE [Long Term Evolution] promises to fundamentally change the mobility ecosystem and enable new capabilities well beyond traditional voice and data services. As the migration to LTE gains momentum, all members of the ecosystem – carriers in particular – are taking a closer look at the LTE business case.
The transition to LTE [Long Term Evolution] promises to fundamentally change the mobility ecosystem and enable new capabilities well beyond traditional voice and data services. As the migration to LTE gains momentum, all members of the ecosystem – carriers in particular – are taking a closer look at the LTE business case.
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