Source: 3GPP press release
ATIS, the North American Organizational Partner in 3GPP has issued a media advisory to promote the ATIS/3GPP webinar “LTE - Enabling Societal and Personal Communications for a Changing World”, scheduled for Tuesday, May 12, 2009.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Germany's Monster 4G Auction
Source: Unstrung
German regulator Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) plans to auction off around 340 MHz of prime spectrum that can be used for proto-4G technology Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
German regulator Bundesnetzagentur (BNetzA) plans to auction off around 340 MHz of prime spectrum that can be used for proto-4G technology Long-Term Evolution (LTE).
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Metro PCS, ZTE Working On LTE Phones
Source: Forbes
Since 2007, Chinese manufacturer ZTE and Dallas-based carrier Metro PCS have enjoyed a successful "East meets West" business relationship, with ZTE's U.S. subsidiary providing low-cost cellphones for Metro PCS' network.
The partnership remains strong, says Metro PCS Chief Operating Officer Tom Keys. Strong enough, in fact, that the two are already working together on handsets with the fourth-generation wireless technology Long Term Evolution (LTE). Keys says ZTE is developing a smart phone with a large screen and an HTML-compatible browser for a better mobile Web experience.
Since 2007, Chinese manufacturer ZTE and Dallas-based carrier Metro PCS have enjoyed a successful "East meets West" business relationship, with ZTE's U.S. subsidiary providing low-cost cellphones for Metro PCS' network.
The partnership remains strong, says Metro PCS Chief Operating Officer Tom Keys. Strong enough, in fact, that the two are already working together on handsets with the fourth-generation wireless technology Long Term Evolution (LTE). Keys says ZTE is developing a smart phone with a large screen and an HTML-compatible browser for a better mobile Web experience.
LG Electronics to supply modem chips to NTT DoCoMo
Source: TradingMarkets.com
LG Electronics Co., the world's fifth-largest handset maker, said Monday that it has become a modem chip supplier for Japan's largest mobile operator NTT DoCoMo Inc.
The company's long-term evolution (LTE) modem chips will be shipped to NTT DoCoMo for its next generation wireless service, starting next year, LG Electronics said, without disclosing details including the date of the shipment.
LG Electronics Co., the world's fifth-largest handset maker, said Monday that it has become a modem chip supplier for Japan's largest mobile operator NTT DoCoMo Inc.
The company's long-term evolution (LTE) modem chips will be shipped to NTT DoCoMo for its next generation wireless service, starting next year, LG Electronics said, without disclosing details including the date of the shipment.
LTE Deployments will Cluster in 2600 Frequency Band
Source: Strategy Analytics press release
The Strategy Analytics RF and Wireless Components (RFWC) service predicts that the majority of LTE deployments by wireless operators will use the 2,600 MHz band, creating ample new opportunities for terminal component vendors. A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies, including roll-outs by such prominent operators as Verizon in the US, eventually accounting for one-third of deployments globally. These findings come from the report, "Complex Economics & Regulations Favor LTE At 2600 MHz."
The Strategy Analytics RF and Wireless Components (RFWC) service predicts that the majority of LTE deployments by wireless operators will use the 2,600 MHz band, creating ample new opportunities for terminal component vendors. A strong tranche of deployments will also occur at sub-1,000 MHz frequencies, including roll-outs by such prominent operators as Verizon in the US, eventually accounting for one-third of deployments globally. These findings come from the report, "Complex Economics & Regulations Favor LTE At 2600 MHz."
Friday, April 24, 2009
Finland paves way for 4G rollout
Source: telecoms.com
Finnish carriers TeliaSonera, Elisa and DNA have all been allocated additional wireless spectrum, potentially allowing them to start building out 4G mobile networks immediately.
According to Finland’s minister of communications, Suvi Linden, the decision is unique in Europe, with the frequencies located in the 1800MHz range. This band, which has traditionally been used for GSM services, offers substantially wider coverage at a lower cost than the more commonly reserved 2600MHz band.
Finnish carriers TeliaSonera, Elisa and DNA have all been allocated additional wireless spectrum, potentially allowing them to start building out 4G mobile networks immediately.
According to Finland’s minister of communications, Suvi Linden, the decision is unique in Europe, with the frequencies located in the 1800MHz range. This band, which has traditionally been used for GSM services, offers substantially wider coverage at a lower cost than the more commonly reserved 2600MHz band.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
A Guide to India's Telecom Market
Not LTE-related but a nice insightful market summary of India's telecommunications industry from Light Reading.
- Hyung
- Hyung
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Verizon Tips LTE Specs: Think Data, Not Phones
Source: PC Magazine
Verizon Wireless today put out their first round of specs for their upcoming 4G LTE network, and they want to remind folks: "Initially, Verizon Wireless will be providing packet data service over the Verizon Wireless LTE 3GPP Band 13 network." That means the first LTE devices will be more about tapping into LTE's 8-12 Mbps data speeds than about making phone calls.
The specs describe basic requirements to connect to Verizon's upcoming network, and they're pretty much unreadable unless you have a degree in electrical engineering. But a quick perusal of the specs reveals two more interesting tidbits: IPv6 will be required, and support for Verizon's 3G CDMA network will not.
Verizon Wireless today put out their first round of specs for their upcoming 4G LTE network, and they want to remind folks: "Initially, Verizon Wireless will be providing packet data service over the Verizon Wireless LTE 3GPP Band 13 network." That means the first LTE devices will be more about tapping into LTE's 8-12 Mbps data speeds than about making phone calls.
The specs describe basic requirements to connect to Verizon's upcoming network, and they're pretty much unreadable unless you have a degree in electrical engineering. But a quick perusal of the specs reveals two more interesting tidbits: IPv6 will be required, and support for Verizon's 3G CDMA network will not.
Verizon Wireless Drives 4G LTE Innovation With Open Device Development Specifications
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
Verizon Wireless today released its initial set of technical specifications for devices that will run on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) fourth generation (4G) wireless network. The specifications are available for download at www.verizonwireless-opendevelopment.com.
To encourage developers to design devices that can take advantage of 4G network speeds and capabilities, Verizon Wireless said it would host a Web conference on LTE device specifications on May 13, 2009. The Web conference is designed to discuss the details regarding the latest on LTE specifications, answer questions, and gather feedback, all with a goal of encouraging transparency, clarity and ease in designing devices to run on LTE networks.
Verizon Wireless today released its initial set of technical specifications for devices that will run on its Long Term Evolution (LTE) fourth generation (4G) wireless network. The specifications are available for download at www.verizonwireless-opendevelopment.com.
To encourage developers to design devices that can take advantage of 4G network speeds and capabilities, Verizon Wireless said it would host a Web conference on LTE device specifications on May 13, 2009. The Web conference is designed to discuss the details regarding the latest on LTE specifications, answer questions, and gather feedback, all with a goal of encouraging transparency, clarity and ease in designing devices to run on LTE networks.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Can network sharing propel LTE?
Source: Ovum
Two recent announcements in France and Sweden have highlighted the importance of network sharing for LTE and the need for a clearer regulatory outlook. While Telenor and Tele2 inked a deal to build and share a 4G network, regulators in France moved forward to articulate a framework for sharing 3G networks. Apart from being in consonance with what Ovum has called for, these announcements proffer an alternative option that could promote a swifter rollout of LTE.
Two recent announcements in France and Sweden have highlighted the importance of network sharing for LTE and the need for a clearer regulatory outlook. While Telenor and Tele2 inked a deal to build and share a 4G network, regulators in France moved forward to articulate a framework for sharing 3G networks. Apart from being in consonance with what Ovum has called for, these announcements proffer an alternative option that could promote a swifter rollout of LTE.
Next-Generation Mobile Broadband Technologies to Close the Gap With Fixed Broadband, Declares Frost & Sullivan
Source: PR Newswire
Mobile operators are expected to fully maximise their high-speed packet access (HSPA) deployments before eventually deploying 3G long-term evolution (LTE). Many operators will leapfrog from HSPA to 3G LTE, as the window of opportunity for HSPA Evolved is insignificant when compared to 3G LTE.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.wireless.frost.com), European Mobile Broadband (EuMoBro) Melee between 3G LTE and Mobile WiMAX, finds that by 2013, there will be around 22.4 million 3G LTE subscribers with service revenues totalling to euro 9,685.4 million in Western Europe. Both Mobile WiMAX and 3G LTE technologies are covered in this research.
Mobile operators are expected to fully maximise their high-speed packet access (HSPA) deployments before eventually deploying 3G long-term evolution (LTE). Many operators will leapfrog from HSPA to 3G LTE, as the window of opportunity for HSPA Evolved is insignificant when compared to 3G LTE.
New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (http://www.wireless.frost.com), European Mobile Broadband (EuMoBro) Melee between 3G LTE and Mobile WiMAX, finds that by 2013, there will be around 22.4 million 3G LTE subscribers with service revenues totalling to euro 9,685.4 million in Western Europe. Both Mobile WiMAX and 3G LTE technologies are covered in this research.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Evolution to LTE (GSA Information Paper) includes list of 31 LTE network operator commitments
Source: GSA
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.
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.
Recession or Not, Wireless Backhaul Expansion Continues Strongly
Source: ABI research press release
Worldwide revenues from backhaul leasing are expected to double over the next 30 months, according to a new study from ABI Research. The growth curve even accelerates after 2012, resulting in a fivefold revenue increase between 2009 and 2014.
Why this powerful performance? According to ABI Research senior analyst Nadine Manjaro, the main driver is the effort by mobile operators to prepare for an upgrade to LTE. “Operators might not deploy LTE immediately,” she says, “but they know that before they do, they’ll have to upgrade their backhaul capacity.”
Worldwide revenues from backhaul leasing are expected to double over the next 30 months, according to a new study from ABI Research. The growth curve even accelerates after 2012, resulting in a fivefold revenue increase between 2009 and 2014.
Why this powerful performance? According to ABI Research senior analyst Nadine Manjaro, the main driver is the effort by mobile operators to prepare for an upgrade to LTE. “Operators might not deploy LTE immediately,” she says, “but they know that before they do, they’ll have to upgrade their backhaul capacity.”
WiBro Gets Voice, but Who Cares?
Source: The Korea Times
Despite the massive pre-launch hype, WiBro (wireless broadband), South Korea's homemade portable Internet standard, looks as overrated as the Matrix sequels and New Year's resolutions.
Now, the country's high-tech policymakers, grasping for explanations, are desperate to give the muted technology a voice, literally.
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Tuesday confirmed its plans to allow voice calls on WiBro-enabled devices and assign them phone numbers that start with the 010 prefix, which is used by all three of the country's mobile-phone carriers ― SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom.
Despite the massive pre-launch hype, WiBro (wireless broadband), South Korea's homemade portable Internet standard, looks as overrated as the Matrix sequels and New Year's resolutions.
Now, the country's high-tech policymakers, grasping for explanations, are desperate to give the muted technology a voice, literally.
The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) Tuesday confirmed its plans to allow voice calls on WiBro-enabled devices and assign them phone numbers that start with the 010 prefix, which is used by all three of the country's mobile-phone carriers ― SK Telecom, KTF and LG Telecom.
LTE Femtos in the Slow Lane
Source: Unstrung
There's not much point in a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Femtocell unless a user has a fast enough wired connection in the home to support it.
This was brought home to Unstrung when we talked with Sanjeev Verma, a founder of Airvana Inc. and VP of femtocell business and corporate development, in Las Vegas recently.
There's not much point in a Long-Term Evolution (LTE) Femtocell unless a user has a fast enough wired connection in the home to support it.
This was brought home to Unstrung when we talked with Sanjeev Verma, a founder of Airvana Inc. and VP of femtocell business and corporate development, in Las Vegas recently.
ITU's Touré discusses 4G spectrum, wireless broadband and the new FCC
Source: FierceWireless
The International Telecommunications Union plays a key role in coordinating global spectrum usage and promoting international cooperation among the world's telecom infrastructure vendors. FierceWireless associate editor Phil Goldstein sat down with Dr. Hamadoun Touré, the secretary general of the ITU, while he was in Washington, D.C., for the Satellite 2009 Conference and Exhibition, to talk about spectrum, wireless broadband policies and President Obama's choice to lead the FCC.
The International Telecommunications Union plays a key role in coordinating global spectrum usage and promoting international cooperation among the world's telecom infrastructure vendors. FierceWireless associate editor Phil Goldstein sat down with Dr. Hamadoun Touré, the secretary general of the ITU, while he was in Washington, D.C., for the Satellite 2009 Conference and Exhibition, to talk about spectrum, wireless broadband policies and President Obama's choice to lead the FCC.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Swedish Operators Join Forces in LTE Race
Source: Unstrung
Sweden is set to be blanketed with next-generation mobile broadband after two competing operators announced today that they will join forces to build a national Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.
Tele2 AB and Telenor ASA's Swedish subsidiaries -- the second and third operators in the country, respectively -- revealed today how they will share spectrum and jointly roll out a national LTE network through a new joint venture, called Net4 Mobility. The news marks the first network sharing deal for the proto-4G mobile broadband technology.
Sweden is set to be blanketed with next-generation mobile broadband after two competing operators announced today that they will join forces to build a national Long-Term Evolution (LTE) network.
Tele2 AB and Telenor ASA's Swedish subsidiaries -- the second and third operators in the country, respectively -- revealed today how they will share spectrum and jointly roll out a national LTE network through a new joint venture, called Net4 Mobility. The news marks the first network sharing deal for the proto-4G mobile broadband technology.
Cavium Networks Announces Breakthrough Next Generation OCTEON™ II Multi-core MIPS64® Internet Application Processor Family with 1 to 32 Cores
Source: Cavium Networks press release
Cavium Networks, a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, storage, wireless and video applications, today announced the OCTEON II Internet Application Processor (IAP) family of multi-core MIPS64® processors. The OCTEON II IAP offers up to 4x performance over the existing and widely deployed OCTEON Plus processor family, with more than twice the performance/watt and performance/dollar. In addition, the new product family adds revolutionary new application acceleration engines. The new OCTEON II IAP processor family is designed to fuel the voice, video and data convergence driven by cloud computing, virtualization, HD video over IP, Web 2.0 and mobile 3G/4G applications which require a many fold increase in packet processing, secure application delivery and quality of service (QoS) performance.
Cavium Networks, a leading provider of highly integrated semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, storage, wireless and video applications, today announced the OCTEON II Internet Application Processor (IAP) family of multi-core MIPS64® processors. The OCTEON II IAP offers up to 4x performance over the existing and widely deployed OCTEON Plus processor family, with more than twice the performance/watt and performance/dollar. In addition, the new product family adds revolutionary new application acceleration engines. The new OCTEON II IAP processor family is designed to fuel the voice, video and data convergence driven by cloud computing, virtualization, HD video over IP, Web 2.0 and mobile 3G/4G applications which require a many fold increase in packet processing, secure application delivery and quality of service (QoS) performance.
Verizon to Complete LTE Network by 2014?
Source: Unstrung
Could Verizon Wireless complete its nationwide deployment of proto-4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology by 2014?
That's the impression that Roger Gurnani, senior VP of product development at Verizon Wireless gives on his UNTV interview from CTIA. He runs down the timetable of Verizon's planned LTE deployment of a couple of test markets in 2009 and "30 or so" markets in 2010. He then suggests that the buildout could be completed relatively quickly after that.
Could Verizon Wireless complete its nationwide deployment of proto-4G Long-Term Evolution (LTE) technology by 2014?
That's the impression that Roger Gurnani, senior VP of product development at Verizon Wireless gives on his UNTV interview from CTIA. He runs down the timetable of Verizon's planned LTE deployment of a couple of test markets in 2009 and "30 or so" markets in 2010. He then suggests that the buildout could be completed relatively quickly after that.
Nokia Siemens wants Nortel's CDMA, LTE and VoIP
Source: Rethink Wireless
It seems increasingly likely that Nokia Siemens is a frontrunner to acquire at least parts of the mobile business of Nortel, as it considers offers for its various business units as a possible alternative to emerging from bankruptcy protection intact but significantly pared-down.
The NSN bid is reported to include CDMA and LTE products, plus TDM switches and VoIP gear. The appeal of LTE and carrier VoIP are obvious - both will be growth sectors, and Nortel has valuable R&D and patents in the former, and a strong position in the latter, signing customer deals even from within Chapter 11.
It seems increasingly likely that Nokia Siemens is a frontrunner to acquire at least parts of the mobile business of Nortel, as it considers offers for its various business units as a possible alternative to emerging from bankruptcy protection intact but significantly pared-down.
The NSN bid is reported to include CDMA and LTE products, plus TDM switches and VoIP gear. The appeal of LTE and carrier VoIP are obvious - both will be growth sectors, and Nortel has valuable R&D and patents in the former, and a strong position in the latter, signing customer deals even from within Chapter 11.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Ascom Introduces High Performance LTE Scanner
Source: PR Newswire
Ascom Inc., an industry-leading supplier of wireless test systems for field applications and network performance optimization, today announced the availability of its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) 700 MHz spectrum scanning receiver solution, which supports simultaneous multiband and multi-mode RF measurements. The new scanner design supports LTE baseband scanning in the 700 MHz bands while simultaneously supporting EvDO scanning of the 850/1900 MHz bands, simplifying deployment of multi-mode LTE/EvDO systems and offering advanced baseband decoding analysis for LTE deployment. An enhancement of Ascom's existing leading RF scanner design, this third generation Software-Defined Radio (SDR) solution builds on Ascom's proven technology while serving to increase its utility and improve performance at the same time.
Ascom Inc., an industry-leading supplier of wireless test systems for field applications and network performance optimization, today announced the availability of its Long-Term Evolution (LTE) 700 MHz spectrum scanning receiver solution, which supports simultaneous multiband and multi-mode RF measurements. The new scanner design supports LTE baseband scanning in the 700 MHz bands while simultaneously supporting EvDO scanning of the 850/1900 MHz bands, simplifying deployment of multi-mode LTE/EvDO systems and offering advanced baseband decoding analysis for LTE deployment. An enhancement of Ascom's existing leading RF scanner design, this third generation Software-Defined Radio (SDR) solution builds on Ascom's proven technology while serving to increase its utility and improve performance at the same time.
Taiwan makers may roll out LTE-enabled handsets in 2011
Source: DigiTimes
Taiwan handset makers are expected to roll out LTE (Long Term Evolution)-enabled handsets in the first half of 2011 at the earliest, while Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics (LGE) may launch models supporting the 4G technology in 2010, according to sources from the Taiwan handset industry.
Taiwan handset makers are expected to roll out LTE (Long Term Evolution)-enabled handsets in the first half of 2011 at the earliest, while Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics (LGE) may launch models supporting the 4G technology in 2010, according to sources from the Taiwan handset industry.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
SK Telecom confirms migration to LTE
Source: inews24.com
During a press conference by the new CEO Man-Won Jung of SK Telecom, which is the largest mobile operator in South Korea, he confirmed that they are currently researching and evaluating LTE, and that he sees a commercial launch in 2013.
Another interesting comment by CEO Jung is that the company will pursue both LTE and WiBro which is the Korean version of the Mobile WiMAX but that they will not support voice service on WiBro. They view WiBro more as a complimentary service to their existing voice network providing high speed data connection in hot spot locations.
Note that the news article is in Korean.
- Hyung
During a press conference by the new CEO Man-Won Jung of SK Telecom, which is the largest mobile operator in South Korea, he confirmed that they are currently researching and evaluating LTE, and that he sees a commercial launch in 2013.
Another interesting comment by CEO Jung is that the company will pursue both LTE and WiBro which is the Korean version of the Mobile WiMAX but that they will not support voice service on WiBro. They view WiBro more as a complimentary service to their existing voice network providing high speed data connection in hot spot locations.
Note that the news article is in Korean.
- Hyung
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
LTE infrastructure market primed to hit $5 billion in 2013
Source: Infonetics Research press release
Market research firm Infonetics Research released the first edition of its biannual LTE Infrastructure and Subscribers report last week.
MARKET RESEARCH REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- The total LTE infrastructure market, including E-UTRAN macrocells (enhanced NodeBs, or eNBs) and evolved packet core (EPC) equipment (MME and access gateways) is set to take off in 2009 and grow rapidly, topping $5 billion in 2013
- Peak rates, latency, and spectral efficiency are the chief drivers fueling the LTE infrastructure market
- LTE will be the universal future-proofed mobile platform, used by GSM players to offload their HSPA+ traffic, and by CDMA players to bypass 1xEV-DO rev B upgrades
- LTE subscribers could exceed 72 million by 2013 if service provider LTE plans are carried out as planned
Market research firm Infonetics Research released the first edition of its biannual LTE Infrastructure and Subscribers report last week.
MARKET RESEARCH REPORT HIGHLIGHTS
- The total LTE infrastructure market, including E-UTRAN macrocells (enhanced NodeBs, or eNBs) and evolved packet core (EPC) equipment (MME and access gateways) is set to take off in 2009 and grow rapidly, topping $5 billion in 2013
- Peak rates, latency, and spectral efficiency are the chief drivers fueling the LTE infrastructure market
- LTE will be the universal future-proofed mobile platform, used by GSM players to offload their HSPA+ traffic, and by CDMA players to bypass 1xEV-DO rev B upgrades
- LTE subscribers could exceed 72 million by 2013 if service provider LTE plans are carried out as planned
Alcatel-Lucent wants to be LTE link between telcos and web services
Source: Telecommunications Online
Towards the end of last month, Alcatel-Lucent undertook an LTE roundtable to discuss a broad range of topics including the roll-out and financing models for LTE (Long Term Evolution), its benefits over other potential models, monetizing API’s and the value that telecommunications companies can bring to applications. Hosting the event were Alcatel-Lucent’s Anthony Berkeley, Director of LTE and Thomas Labarthe, VP Advertising Solutions EMEA.
Towards the end of last month, Alcatel-Lucent undertook an LTE roundtable to discuss a broad range of topics including the roll-out and financing models for LTE (Long Term Evolution), its benefits over other potential models, monetizing API’s and the value that telecommunications companies can bring to applications. Hosting the event were Alcatel-Lucent’s Anthony Berkeley, Director of LTE and Thomas Labarthe, VP Advertising Solutions EMEA.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
LTE events on the blog updated
A much belated update to the LTE events links (on the left side of the posts) is now available.
China's ZTE Plans North American LTE Assault
Source: ChinaTechNews.com
ZTE USA Inc., a subsidiary of China's ZTE Corporation, has unveiled its LTE strategy for the North American market with a Software Defined Radio platform-based UMTS solution already developed and devices expected in the next 12-18 months.
ZTE USA Inc., a subsidiary of China's ZTE Corporation, has unveiled its LTE strategy for the North American market with a Software Defined Radio platform-based UMTS solution already developed and devices expected in the next 12-18 months.
EB DELIVERS INDUSTRY'S FIRST MULTI-ANTENNA OVER-THE-AIR (OTA) TEST SOLUTION FOR LG ELECTRONICS
Source: EB press release
EB, a developer of cutting edge embedded technology solutions for wireless and automotive industries, today announced that LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, has selected EB as the company to deliver the industry's first multi-antenna Over-the-Air (OTA) performance testing solution for its mobile devices. LG will now be able to test full mobile device functionality and performance in realistic radio channel environments without any compromises to the performance verification.
EB, a developer of cutting edge embedded technology solutions for wireless and automotive industries, today announced that LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications, has selected EB as the company to deliver the industry's first multi-antenna Over-the-Air (OTA) performance testing solution for its mobile devices. LG will now be able to test full mobile device functionality and performance in realistic radio channel environments without any compromises to the performance verification.
LTE test drive: Watching wireless video while cruising through Vegas
Source: Computerworld
Motorola Inc. conducted dozens of test-drives of LTE wireless technology near the Las Vegas Convention Center during the International CTIA Wireless show last week, displaying video data at speeds of more than 10Mbit/sec. to monitors inside a moving van with only a few minor disruptions.
The only technical problem during one 10-minute test-drive with two reporters occurred when the video data was handed off from one antenna to another as the van passed from one sector to another, each served by an antenna. In that instance, the live video feed from a Motorola booth inside the convention center broke up for about three seconds.
There is a video of the drive test in the article. - Hyung
Motorola Inc. conducted dozens of test-drives of LTE wireless technology near the Las Vegas Convention Center during the International CTIA Wireless show last week, displaying video data at speeds of more than 10Mbit/sec. to monitors inside a moving van with only a few minor disruptions.
The only technical problem during one 10-minute test-drive with two reporters occurred when the video data was handed off from one antenna to another as the van passed from one sector to another, each served by an antenna. In that instance, the live video feed from a Motorola booth inside the convention center broke up for about three seconds.
There is a video of the drive test in the article. - Hyung
Rohde & Schwarz mobile radio network analyzer option speeds up deployment of heterogeneous 3GPP LTE networks
Source: Rohde & Schwarz press release
The new LTE option turns the R&S® TSMW universal radio network analyzer into the only scanner that can perform parallel measurements in a frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz for up to six technologies: WCDMA, GSM, CDMA2000, 1xEVDO, WiMAX™ and LTE. Thanks to this advanced capability, Rohde & Schwarz is in the forefront of providing very early support for network operators engaged in setting up and optimizing 3GPP LTE networks.
The new LTE option turns the R&S® TSMW universal radio network analyzer into the only scanner that can perform parallel measurements in a frequency range from 30 MHz to 6 GHz for up to six technologies: WCDMA, GSM, CDMA2000, 1xEVDO, WiMAX™ and LTE. Thanks to this advanced capability, Rohde & Schwarz is in the forefront of providing very early support for network operators engaged in setting up and optimizing 3GPP LTE networks.
Aricent Simplifies Long Term Evolution LTE Development with eNodeB Software Framework on Intel® Architecture
Source: Aricent press release
Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, today announced that the company will create a complete Long Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB reference solution that includes Layer 1 (PHY) and Layer 2 protocol stacks based on the next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor for LTE base station applications.
Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, today announced that the company will create a complete Long Term Evolution (LTE) eNodeB reference solution that includes Layer 1 (PHY) and Layer 2 protocol stacks based on the next-generation Intel® Xeon® processor for LTE base station applications.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Why Korea Isn't Rushing To 4G
Source: Forbes
Unlike the rest of the world, Korean operators are content with 3G and 3.5G services.
This article is one of the featured pieces in Forbe's "Korea: Window Into The Wireless Future" series. Many insightful articles on South Korea's wireless industry and market are featured. - Hyung
Unlike the rest of the world, Korean operators are content with 3G and 3.5G services.
This article is one of the featured pieces in Forbe's "Korea: Window Into The Wireless Future" series. Many insightful articles on South Korea's wireless industry and market are featured. - Hyung
Qualcomm May Slow Verizon’s LTE Plans
Source: GigaOM
Verizon has been aggressively pushing its fourth generation wireless network plans, which would bring Long Term Evolution, or LTE, to 20-35 markets by the end of 2010. But in the interconnected world of telecommunications, the desires of a vendor can be waylaid if all the pieces of the puzzle aren’t there in time. And for Verizon, Qualcomm’s pieces may be showing up late. Its LTE chips for data cards won’t be generally available until the second half of next year, and chips for handsets might not be available until well into 2011, according to an industry analyst.
Verizon has been aggressively pushing its fourth generation wireless network plans, which would bring Long Term Evolution, or LTE, to 20-35 markets by the end of 2010. But in the interconnected world of telecommunications, the desires of a vendor can be waylaid if all the pieces of the puzzle aren’t there in time. And for Verizon, Qualcomm’s pieces may be showing up late. Its LTE chips for data cards won’t be generally available until the second half of next year, and chips for handsets might not be available until well into 2011, according to an industry analyst.
Friday, April 3, 2009
LTE mobile terminal by Samsung at CTIA Wireless
Source: The Boy Genius Report
Photos of the LTE handset from Samsung on display at CTIA Wireless. Photos from The Boy Genius Report.
Read full post from http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/04/01/samsung-ctia/.
Photos of the LTE handset from Samsung on display at CTIA Wireless. Photos from The Boy Genius Report.
Read full post from http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2009/04/01/samsung-ctia/.
Telefónica Performs Its First Tests Using Fourth Generation Mobile or LTE Telephony in a Real Setting
Source: Business Wire
Telefónica, once again faithful in its commitment to be a world leader in Mobile Broadband Technology and innovation, has today conducted its first tests on a real 4th Generation network with LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, installed at its Demonstrations Centre in Madrid.
These initial real demonstrations or tests consisted of a VoIP call, and a videocall using an LTE mini-network installed by Ericsson; a video conference, and data and images downloads at speeds in excess of 140 Mbps, around 10 times those possible with current 3G networks using HSPA technology.
Telefónica, once again faithful in its commitment to be a world leader in Mobile Broadband Technology and innovation, has today conducted its first tests on a real 4th Generation network with LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology, installed at its Demonstrations Centre in Madrid.
These initial real demonstrations or tests consisted of a VoIP call, and a videocall using an LTE mini-network installed by Ericsson; a video conference, and data and images downloads at speeds in excess of 140 Mbps, around 10 times those possible with current 3G networks using HSPA technology.
Harris Stratex Networks Enables 4G Broadband Mobility in North America with New High-Speed IP Transport Solution
Source: Harris Stratex Networks press release
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks, today at CTIA Wireless 2009 introduced an enhanced Eclipse™ Packet Node wireless backhaul solution to enable North American mobile operators to support next-generation mobile broadband services. The enhanced Eclipse Packet Node, which includes the new IRU600 all-indoor radio unit, helps service providers avoid the backhaul bottleneck and meet the growing demands for the evolution to high-speed IP backhaul.
Harris Stratex Networks, Inc., a leading specialist in backhaul solutions for mobility and broadband networks, today at CTIA Wireless 2009 introduced an enhanced Eclipse™ Packet Node wireless backhaul solution to enable North American mobile operators to support next-generation mobile broadband services. The enhanced Eclipse Packet Node, which includes the new IRU600 all-indoor radio unit, helps service providers avoid the backhaul bottleneck and meet the growing demands for the evolution to high-speed IP backhaul.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Technical papers on LTE in Apr. 2009 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine
The Apr. 2009 issue of IEEE Communications Magazine features a section called LTE Part II: Radio Access. The section is a collection of papers and editorials on LTE radio access technologies. FYI, The first part LTE Part I: Core Network was featured in the Feb. 2009 issue.
Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center To Drive 4G Next Generation Wireless Product Development
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
From CTIA WIRELESS 2009®, Verizon Wireless detailed its approach to driving product and service development on its upcoming fourth generation, or 4G, network. The company is now developing the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center, which will be designed to drive innovation and help foster creative solutions connecting people, places and things wirelessly using LTE technology, which in turn will help build a broad ecosystem of devices in tandem with the aggressive deployment of Verizon Wireless’ LTE network. The Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center will leverage the wireless leader’s experience to help developers assess what types of new products and services may best succeed in the marketplace.
From CTIA WIRELESS 2009®, Verizon Wireless detailed its approach to driving product and service development on its upcoming fourth generation, or 4G, network. The company is now developing the Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center, which will be designed to drive innovation and help foster creative solutions connecting people, places and things wirelessly using LTE technology, which in turn will help build a broad ecosystem of devices in tandem with the aggressive deployment of Verizon Wireless’ LTE network. The Verizon Wireless LTE Innovation Center will leverage the wireless leader’s experience to help developers assess what types of new products and services may best succeed in the marketplace.
Motorola LTE Live Drive Debuts in Las Vegas at CTIA Wireless 2009
Source: Motorola press release
Motorola, Inc. today announced it has deployed a live 700MHz Long Term Evolution (LTE) demonstration network in Las Vegas to show the how the next generation of wireless broadband technology created by the 3GPP standards body can deliver true personal media experiences. During the Motorola LTE drive tour visitors will experience the real-life performance of LTE in an urban environment including site-to-site hand-over and a number of demanding applications running over LTE.
Motorola, Inc. today announced it has deployed a live 700MHz Long Term Evolution (LTE) demonstration network in Las Vegas to show the how the next generation of wireless broadband technology created by the 3GPP standards body can deliver true personal media experiences. During the Motorola LTE drive tour visitors will experience the real-life performance of LTE in an urban environment including site-to-site hand-over and a number of demanding applications running over LTE.
ZTE Unveils North American Strategy for LTE
Source: Business Wire
ZTE USA, Inc., a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a leading global telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider, today unveiled its LTE strategy for the North American market at CTIA Wireless 2009. With a Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform-based UMTS solution already developed and devices expected in the next 12-18 months, ZTE is positioned to provide end-to-end solutions for North American operators looking to deploy LTE in the near future. ZTE is also showcasing a range of next-generation, integrated LTE solutions at the conference.
ZTE USA, Inc., a subsidiary of ZTE Corporation, a leading global telecommunications equipment and network solutions provider, today unveiled its LTE strategy for the North American market at CTIA Wireless 2009. With a Software Defined Radio (SDR) platform-based UMTS solution already developed and devices expected in the next 12-18 months, ZTE is positioned to provide end-to-end solutions for North American operators looking to deploy LTE in the near future. ZTE is also showcasing a range of next-generation, integrated LTE solutions at the conference.
Kyocera Showcases LTE and iBurst Wireless Broadband Networking Devices at CTIA Wireless 2009
Source: Business Wire
Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI), the newly formed sales, marketing and service organization for Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices in the Americas, highlighted the growing breadth of Kyocera’s global wireless technology portfolio with the exhibition of four broadband wireless devices at the CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show in Las Vegas. Along with its full line of wireless phones, the company is showing a prototype all-in-one LTE base station along with three iBurst® terminal devices in its booth (#4850) at the show.
Kyocera Communications Inc. (KCI), the newly formed sales, marketing and service organization for Kyocera- and Sanyo-branded wireless devices in the Americas, highlighted the growing breadth of Kyocera’s global wireless technology portfolio with the exhibition of four broadband wireless devices at the CTIA Wireless 2009 trade show in Las Vegas. Along with its full line of wireless phones, the company is showing a prototype all-in-one LTE base station along with three iBurst® terminal devices in its booth (#4850) at the show.
CoWare Releases Reference Library to Accelerate the Design of Long Term Evolution (LTE) Wireless Systems
Source: CoWare press release
CoWare®, Inc., the leading supplier of electronic virtualization software and services, announced the availability of a new reference library for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless standard. The new library adds to CoWare’s already available suite of solutions that address the challenges of designing software, algorithms and architectures for LTE networks, basestations, handsets and chip sets. The CoWare LTE Library (Compliant to 3GPP LTE Release V8.5.0) runs on the ultra-fast CoWare Signal Processing Designer multi-threaded simulator. Pre-releases of the new CoWare LTE Library are already in production use by major operators, base station manufacturers and semiconductor companies worldwide.
CoWare®, Inc., the leading supplier of electronic virtualization software and services, announced the availability of a new reference library for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless standard. The new library adds to CoWare’s already available suite of solutions that address the challenges of designing software, algorithms and architectures for LTE networks, basestations, handsets and chip sets. The CoWare LTE Library (Compliant to 3GPP LTE Release V8.5.0) runs on the ultra-fast CoWare Signal Processing Designer multi-threaded simulator. Pre-releases of the new CoWare LTE Library are already in production use by major operators, base station manufacturers and semiconductor companies worldwide.
Continuous Computing Extends LTE Leadership by Adding Snow3G Security Engine to FlexPacket Processing Blade and FlexTCA Platforms
Source: Continuous Computing press release
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced the addition of a Snow3G accelerator to the company’s FlexPacket ATCA-PP50 packet processing blade and FlexTCA pre-integrated 10GbE ATCA platforms. The addition of Snow3G encryption to the company’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) products will enable network equipment providers (NEPs) and mobile operators to leverage the latest block cipher algorithm for authentication and network security while complying with the Third Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP’s) rigorous specifications for encryption.
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced the addition of a Snow3G accelerator to the company’s FlexPacket ATCA-PP50 packet processing blade and FlexTCA pre-integrated 10GbE ATCA platforms. The addition of Snow3G encryption to the company’s Long Term Evolution (LTE) products will enable network equipment providers (NEPs) and mobile operators to leverage the latest block cipher algorithm for authentication and network security while complying with the Third Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP’s) rigorous specifications for encryption.
Powerwave Affirms Commitment to North American 4G Wireless Network Build Out
Source: Powerwave press release
Powerwave Technologies, Inc., a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today affirmed its commitment to helping operators in North America deploy the next generation of advanced wireless networks based on 4G technologies.
“Powerwave is uniquely qualified to support customers deploying 4G networks,” said Ronald J. Buschur, president and CEO, Powerwave Technologies. “Our portfolio of 4G infrastructure products, including antennas, TMAs, MCPAs, and radio heads, along with our service and software solutions are designed to reduce deployment costs and complexity, and provide network operators with a time-to-market advantage. Customers benefit from our real-world ‘been there, done that’ WiMAX deployment experience, which greatly reduces the overall risk involved when deploying these highly dynamic and complex next-generation networks.”
Powerwave Technologies, Inc., a global leader in end-to-end wireless coverage and capacity solutions, today affirmed its commitment to helping operators in North America deploy the next generation of advanced wireless networks based on 4G technologies.
“Powerwave is uniquely qualified to support customers deploying 4G networks,” said Ronald J. Buschur, president and CEO, Powerwave Technologies. “Our portfolio of 4G infrastructure products, including antennas, TMAs, MCPAs, and radio heads, along with our service and software solutions are designed to reduce deployment costs and complexity, and provide network operators with a time-to-market advantage. Customers benefit from our real-world ‘been there, done that’ WiMAX deployment experience, which greatly reduces the overall risk involved when deploying these highly dynamic and complex next-generation networks.”
NEC Bridges the Gap Between Legacy and 4G Mobile Networks at CTIA Wireless 2009
Source: NEC press release
At CTIA WIRELESS 2009 (booth #1956), NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a premier provider of network and IT solutions, will discuss how its digital microwave radio solution ― under the Nlite™ family brand ― will help mobile operators ease their migration path to WiMAX and LTE mobile networks.
As a long-time, global developer of highly-reliable point-to-point digital microwave radio technologies, NEC anticipates to see an increase in demand for its advanced microwave communications solutions. This growth is expected to be realized as mobile operators' transition their networks to 4G ― incorporating WiMAX and LTE base stations in their networks to enable the rapid growth of mobile phone subscribers, the spread of mobile Internet services and the creation of new broadband markets.
At CTIA WIRELESS 2009 (booth #1956), NEC Corporation of America (NEC), a premier provider of network and IT solutions, will discuss how its digital microwave radio solution ― under the Nlite™ family brand ― will help mobile operators ease their migration path to WiMAX and LTE mobile networks.
As a long-time, global developer of highly-reliable point-to-point digital microwave radio technologies, NEC anticipates to see an increase in demand for its advanced microwave communications solutions. This growth is expected to be realized as mobile operators' transition their networks to 4G ― incorporating WiMAX and LTE base stations in their networks to enable the rapid growth of mobile phone subscribers, the spread of mobile Internet services and the creation of new broadband markets.
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