Source: Wall Street Journal
Verizon Wireless hopes to get 210 markets covered by LTE by 2012.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Operators Push for LTE Automation
Source: Unstrung
Mobile network equipment vendors are struggling to meet the network management automation demands of carriers looking to deploy next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) infrastructure within the next few years, Unstrung has found
Mobile network equipment vendors are struggling to meet the network management automation demands of carriers looking to deploy next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) infrastructure within the next few years, Unstrung has found
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
The Unstoppable Momentum of LTE by GSA
Source: Global mobile Suppliers Association
LTE has emerged as the global standard of choice for fourth generation mobile communications, says Alan Hadden, President, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).
LTE has emerged as the global standard of choice for fourth generation mobile communications, says Alan Hadden, President, Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA).
AT&T CEO on iPhones, LTE and the Economy
Source: Wall Street Journal Blogs
The summary of the interview is at http://d7.allthingsd.com/20090527/randall-stephenson/. - Hyung
The summary of the interview is at http://d7.allthingsd.com/20090527/randall-stephenson/. - Hyung
Over Half of Cellular Backhaul Capacity will be Ethernet by the End of 2011
Source: In-Stat press release
While microwave will remain the most common last mile link medium, Ethernet is playing an increasing role in supporting backhaul needs for cellular and WiMAX networks. Over half of cellular backhaul capacity will use Ethernet by the end of 2011, reports In-Stat http://www.in-stat.com. The transition to Ethernet will vary by region, depending on where mobile operators are in their transition to 3G and LTE networks.
While microwave will remain the most common last mile link medium, Ethernet is playing an increasing role in supporting backhaul needs for cellular and WiMAX networks. Over half of cellular backhaul capacity will use Ethernet by the end of 2011, reports In-Stat http://www.in-stat.com. The transition to Ethernet will vary by region, depending on where mobile operators are in their transition to 3G and LTE networks.
Infineon and Agilent join 4G research project in Denmark
Source: Electronics Weekly
Research into chip and test technologies for 4G mobile technology is the focus of a €6m project in Denmark involving Aalborg University, Infineon Technologies and Agilent Technologies.
As part of the project, Agilent will establish an R&D activity for LTE mobile test methods in Aalborg, Denmark.
Research into chip and test technologies for 4G mobile technology is the focus of a €6m project in Denmark involving Aalborg University, Infineon Technologies and Agilent Technologies.
As part of the project, Agilent will establish an R&D activity for LTE mobile test methods in Aalborg, Denmark.
T-Mobile: Voice Discord Threatens LTE
Source: Unstrung
If operators can't agree on how to deliver voice services over Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks, then the development of the next-generation mobile broadband technology could be thwarted, according to T-Mobile International AG .
The carrier stated concerns about the lack of support in LTE for legacy voice and SMS services at the LTE World Summit in Berlin last week, and called for a unified approach.
If operators can't agree on how to deliver voice services over Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks, then the development of the next-generation mobile broadband technology could be thwarted, according to T-Mobile International AG .
The carrier stated concerns about the lack of support in LTE for legacy voice and SMS services at the LTE World Summit in Berlin last week, and called for a unified approach.
Ericsson Canada to showcase LTE technology at its Montreal R&D Centre
Source: Canada News Wire
This event already happened. - Hyung
This event already happened. - Hyung
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
LTE patent pool efforts heat up
Source: FierceWireless
Earlier this month and oddly within days of each other (two were on the same day), three different companies that administer patent licensing programs issued calls for patents essential to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard, with the purpose of creating a patent pool for LTE.
Sisvel, VIA Licensing and MPEG LA are calling on companies claiming to hold patents essential to LTE to give them a call or send an email so they can evaluate the claims and create a patent program. MPEG LA said it has made significant progress with a group of interested companies to create a joint patent pool license for LTE. The company said its efforts began last year, and it has been educating the market about the benefits of pooling licenses. Sisvel said its effort also began last year, and it too is making a move following talks with stakeholders in the LTE field.
Earlier this month and oddly within days of each other (two were on the same day), three different companies that administer patent licensing programs issued calls for patents essential to the Long Term Evolution (LTE) standard, with the purpose of creating a patent pool for LTE.
Sisvel, VIA Licensing and MPEG LA are calling on companies claiming to hold patents essential to LTE to give them a call or send an email so they can evaluate the claims and create a patent program. MPEG LA said it has made significant progress with a group of interested companies to create a joint patent pool license for LTE. The company said its efforts began last year, and it has been educating the market about the benefits of pooling licenses. Sisvel said its effort also began last year, and it too is making a move following talks with stakeholders in the LTE field.
M1 modernizes 2G network to prepare for a high speed mobile broadband future
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
MobileOne (M1) will add Internet Protocol (IP) capabilities to its 2G network as part of a network modernization initiative. This upgrade will enable the service provider to deliver a better customer experience, roll out high speed mobile broadband services, prepare for future growth at minimal costs, and a reduced carbon footprint. The modernization will be undertaken by Nokia Siemens Networks and is expected to be complete by 2011.
The upgrade to an all IP network is an important step for M1 in its move towards Long Term Evolution (LTE), and will provide a smooth transition path to 4G.
MobileOne (M1) will add Internet Protocol (IP) capabilities to its 2G network as part of a network modernization initiative. This upgrade will enable the service provider to deliver a better customer experience, roll out high speed mobile broadband services, prepare for future growth at minimal costs, and a reduced carbon footprint. The modernization will be undertaken by Nokia Siemens Networks and is expected to be complete by 2011.
The upgrade to an all IP network is an important step for M1 in its move towards Long Term Evolution (LTE), and will provide a smooth transition path to 4G.
World's first commercial 4G/LTE site unveiled in Sweden by Ericsson and TeliaSonera
Source: Ericsson press release
Ericsson and TeliaSonera have unveiled the world's first commercial Long- Term Evolution (LTE) site in Stockholm, Sweden - an important milestone in making the mobile digital highway a reality. LTE will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds needed for services such as internet TV, mobile video blogging, on-line video games and the mobile office environment.
The site will be part of a commercial network scheduled to go live in 2010, bringing data rates far above what is possible in today's mobile broadband networks and allowing Stockholmers to stay connected and enjoy seamless, high-quality, online services even while on the move.
Ericsson and TeliaSonera have unveiled the world's first commercial Long- Term Evolution (LTE) site in Stockholm, Sweden - an important milestone in making the mobile digital highway a reality. LTE will transform the mobile-broadband user experience, providing the ultra-high data speeds needed for services such as internet TV, mobile video blogging, on-line video games and the mobile office environment.
The site will be part of a commercial network scheduled to go live in 2010, bringing data rates far above what is possible in today's mobile broadband networks and allowing Stockholmers to stay connected and enjoy seamless, high-quality, online services even while on the move.
LSTI Begins Cross-Vendor Interoperability Testing for LTE/SAE
Source: LSTI press release
The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a unique global collaboration of LTE/SAE vendors and operators, has commenced testing to confirm that LTE/SAE infrastructure, chipsets, and devices from various vendors across the globe can interoperate to deliver end-to-end LTE/SAE networks. This vendor co-operation and interoperability testing will enhance the LTE ecosystem, leading to economies of scale and more diverse deployment options for LTE operators.
LSTI’s Interoperability Development Testing (IODT) will be performed by various pairs of LSTI members. Each pair will consist of a network infrastructure vendor and a user equipment or chipset vendor. The pairs will perform interoperability testing based on a common set of features and established 3GPP LTE/SAE Release 8 Standards (March 09). Testing results will be consolidated by LSTI to validate the maturity of the standards and ensure the commercial capabilities of end-to-end LTE networks. A selection of consolidated results will be made public for the benefit and use of the entire LTE industry.
The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a unique global collaboration of LTE/SAE vendors and operators, has commenced testing to confirm that LTE/SAE infrastructure, chipsets, and devices from various vendors across the globe can interoperate to deliver end-to-end LTE/SAE networks. This vendor co-operation and interoperability testing will enhance the LTE ecosystem, leading to economies of scale and more diverse deployment options for LTE operators.
LSTI’s Interoperability Development Testing (IODT) will be performed by various pairs of LSTI members. Each pair will consist of a network infrastructure vendor and a user equipment or chipset vendor. The pairs will perform interoperability testing based on a common set of features and established 3GPP LTE/SAE Release 8 Standards (March 09). Testing results will be consolidated by LSTI to validate the maturity of the standards and ensure the commercial capabilities of end-to-end LTE networks. A selection of consolidated results will be made public for the benefit and use of the entire LTE industry.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
European cellcos lean to LTE femtocells, still worried about voice
Source: Rethink Wireless
This week saw the LTE World Summit taking place in Berlin, Germany, and two key themes emerged from the presentations of the European carriers - significant technical barriers still need to be crossed before most cellcos will commit to firm mass roll-out dates; and new approaches, notably femtocells, will be important to maximize return on investment.
This week saw the LTE World Summit taking place in Berlin, Germany, and two key themes emerged from the presentations of the European carriers - significant technical barriers still need to be crossed before most cellcos will commit to firm mass roll-out dates; and new approaches, notably femtocells, will be important to maximize return on investment.
LTE femtocells may be more about coverage than speed
Source: FierceBroadbandWireless
There has been some debate about whether Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocells are beneficial and whether operators see them as a critical part of their deployments--at least in the short-term. But the Femto Forum this week built its case for why femtocells are essential in delivering improvements in mobile network design and offer peak data rates.
There has been some debate about whether Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocells are beneficial and whether operators see them as a critical part of their deployments--at least in the short-term. But the Femto Forum this week built its case for why femtocells are essential in delivering improvements in mobile network design and offer peak data rates.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Femto Forum outlines case for LTE femtocells
Source: Femto Forum press release
The Femto Forum, the independent industry association that supports femtocell deployment worldwide, today outlined the case for LTE femtocells at the LTE World Summit in Berlin. This centres on how femtocells could provide the best possible LTE experience for users, support new services, offer alternative rollout models for operators and provide an improvement to the mobile broadband business case by lowering network costs while increasing network capacity.
The Femto Forum, the independent industry association that supports femtocell deployment worldwide, today outlined the case for LTE femtocells at the LTE World Summit in Berlin. This centres on how femtocells could provide the best possible LTE experience for users, support new services, offer alternative rollout models for operators and provide an improvement to the mobile broadband business case by lowering network costs while increasing network capacity.
Carriers Warm to LTE Femtos
Source: Unstrung
The role of femtocells in LTE networks has been a hot topic in Berlin this week, with at least one major operator convinced that the tiny base stations could be easier to introduce once LTE networks are deployed.
Despite having some reservations about 3G femtocells, T-Mobile International AG plans to launch a limited commercial service in Germany this year. The operator is not yet convinced that femtos can scale for a mass market deployment, because of some unresolved issues with interference and the impact on mobile device battery life, according to Klaus-Juergen Krath, senior VP of radio networks development at T-Mobile.
The role of femtocells in LTE networks has been a hot topic in Berlin this week, with at least one major operator convinced that the tiny base stations could be easier to introduce once LTE networks are deployed.
Despite having some reservations about 3G femtocells, T-Mobile International AG plans to launch a limited commercial service in Germany this year. The operator is not yet convinced that femtos can scale for a mass market deployment, because of some unresolved issues with interference and the impact on mobile device battery life, according to Klaus-Juergen Krath, senior VP of radio networks development at T-Mobile.
Telenor to Test Huawei LTE
Source: Unstrung
Norway's Telenor ASA is ready to take Long Term Evolution (LTE) out of the lab and into the real world as it prepares to launch a field trial this summer in Oslo.
The operator will test LTE radio access and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. , according to Hans Erik Karsten, VP of network technologies at Telenor's research and innovation unit, speaking here at the LTE World Summit.
Norway's Telenor ASA is ready to take Long Term Evolution (LTE) out of the lab and into the real world as it prepares to launch a field trial this summer in Oslo.
The operator will test LTE radio access and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) equipment from Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. , according to Hans Erik Karsten, VP of network technologies at Telenor's research and innovation unit, speaking here at the LTE World Summit.
Moto Freezes UMTS Femtos
Source: Unstrung
Motorola Inc. has put its UMTS femtocell product development on hold and plans to put its femto efforts into CDMA, WiMax, and Long Term Evolution (LTE), Unstrung has learned.
Motorola Inc. has put its UMTS femtocell product development on hold and plans to put its femto efforts into CDMA, WiMax, and Long Term Evolution (LTE), Unstrung has learned.
Wintegra selects 4M Wireless for LTE interoperability
Source: 4M Wireless press release
Wintegra has selected 4M Wireless and its LTE terminal protocol stack as a key partner for LTE interoperability testing, which is expected to accelerate the product development efforts of LTE base station vendors. This enables Wintegra to provide well tested LTE software with its WinPath family of processors to the basestation market. In addition, Wintegra's eNodeB customers can carry out comprehensive tests during their development phase by verifying their systems with the 4M Wireless LTE UE stack.
Wintegra has selected 4M Wireless and its LTE terminal protocol stack as a key partner for LTE interoperability testing, which is expected to accelerate the product development efforts of LTE base station vendors. This enables Wintegra to provide well tested LTE software with its WinPath family of processors to the basestation market. In addition, Wintegra's eNodeB customers can carry out comprehensive tests during their development phase by verifying their systems with the 4M Wireless LTE UE stack.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Actix unveils 'world’s first' drive test optimisation and benchmarking solution for LTE deployments
Source: Mobile Europe
Actix, a specialist in Network Status Management (NSM) solutions, has today unveiled a drive test optimisation and benchmarking solution for LTE deployments. The LTE drive test product is said to be the first available drive test solution using LTE specific measurements, marking a key milestone in the industry's LTE deployment timeline.
Actix, a specialist in Network Status Management (NSM) solutions, has today unveiled a drive test optimisation and benchmarking solution for LTE deployments. The LTE drive test product is said to be the first available drive test solution using LTE specific measurements, marking a key milestone in the industry's LTE deployment timeline.
Aricent, Cavium Networks Collaborate for Advanced LTE eNodeB Solutions
Source: Aricent press release
Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, and Cavium Networks, a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, wireless, storage, security and video applications today announced a joint collaboration through which the companies expect to offer pre-optimized, performance enhanced Aricent LTE eNodeB Layer 2 and Layer 3 stacks, and the Aricent LTE eNodeB Framework (eNBF), for Cavium's OCTEON™ Multi-core MIPS64® Processor Family for Long Term Evolution (LTE) base station applications. This alliance is anticipated to create significant technology synergies, offering eNodeB equipment manufacturers a high-performance solution for their LTE platforms, while simultaneously reducing time to market, risk and cost.
Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, and Cavium Networks, a leading provider of semiconductor products that enable intelligent processing for networking, communications, wireless, storage, security and video applications today announced a joint collaboration through which the companies expect to offer pre-optimized, performance enhanced Aricent LTE eNodeB Layer 2 and Layer 3 stacks, and the Aricent LTE eNodeB Framework (eNBF), for Cavium's OCTEON™ Multi-core MIPS64® Processor Family for Long Term Evolution (LTE) base station applications. This alliance is anticipated to create significant technology synergies, offering eNodeB equipment manufacturers a high-performance solution for their LTE platforms, while simultaneously reducing time to market, risk and cost.
Continuous Computing and picoChip Announce Ground-Breaking Agreement to Create LTE Hardware-Software Reference Design
Source: Continuous Computing press release
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, and picoChip, the leading supplier of femtocell silicon, today announced that they will collaborate to produce a comprehensive Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocell and picocell reference implementation. The results of the joint work will enable Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) to quickly get to market with a variety of small form factor LTE products, including femtocell and picocell base stations. Smaller eNodeB products, such as those based on the MicroTCA form factor, are expected to be important for LTE deployments worldwide.
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, and picoChip, the leading supplier of femtocell silicon, today announced that they will collaborate to produce a comprehensive Long Term Evolution (LTE) femtocell and picocell reference implementation. The results of the joint work will enable Network Equipment Providers (NEPs) to quickly get to market with a variety of small form factor LTE products, including femtocell and picocell base stations. Smaller eNodeB products, such as those based on the MicroTCA form factor, are expected to be important for LTE deployments worldwide.
Continuous Computing Announces Trillium LTE Software Support of Latest 3GPP E-UTRA LTE Specifications
Source: Continuous Computing press release
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced from the LTE World Summit 2009, held in Berlin, Germany from May 18-20, that its recently updated Trillium Long Term Evolution (LTE) software suite supports the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) March 2009 specifications known as 3GPP E-UTRA (LTE).
Continuous Computing, the only company deploying uniquely architected systems comprised of telecom platforms and Trillium software, today announced from the LTE World Summit 2009, held in Berlin, Germany from May 18-20, that its recently updated Trillium Long Term Evolution (LTE) software suite supports the 3rd Generation Partnership Project’s (3GPP) March 2009 specifications known as 3GPP E-UTRA (LTE).
Monday, May 18, 2009
Who are the world's Tier 2 handset makers?
Source: FierceWireless
Interesting read, though not LTE-related. - Hyung
Interesting read, though not LTE-related. - Hyung
Pyramid: LTE Growth Will Outpace 3G
Source: Unstrung
Pyramid Research is expecting Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks to grow more rapidly than their 3G antecedents, with 100 million subscribers expected on the proto-4G technology in just four years.
In its lastest Global Telecom Insider report, "LTE’s Five-Year Global Forecast: Poised to Grow Faster than 3G," Pyramid highlights the factors set to make LTE a fast-growing mobile broadband technology.
Pyramid Research is expecting Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks to grow more rapidly than their 3G antecedents, with 100 million subscribers expected on the proto-4G technology in just four years.
In its lastest Global Telecom Insider report, "LTE’s Five-Year Global Forecast: Poised to Grow Faster than 3G," Pyramid highlights the factors set to make LTE a fast-growing mobile broadband technology.
Motorola’s LTE Advanced Self-Organizing Network (SON) Helps Operators Deploy LTE More Cost Effectively
Source: Motorola press release
May 18, 2009 – Motorola, Inc. today announced the launch of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) advanced self-organizing network (SON) solution that has been designed to help operators reduce operational expenses from day one of the deployment of their LTE network. Motorola’s advanced SON is a 3GPP Release 8 standards-compliant solution that draws upon the company’s long history in network autonomics (self-management) research and extensive expertise in planning, deploying, optimizing and managing commercial wireless networks. It includes a host of advanced features, improved architecture and leading algorithms that go beyond specifications in the standards.
Motorola’s advanced SON solution, a feature of its LTE network offering that includes its recently-announced WBR 500 eNodeB, will be demonstrated at the LTE World Summit in Berlin May 18-20, 2009.
May 18, 2009 – Motorola, Inc. today announced the launch of its Long Term Evolution (LTE) advanced self-organizing network (SON) solution that has been designed to help operators reduce operational expenses from day one of the deployment of their LTE network. Motorola’s advanced SON is a 3GPP Release 8 standards-compliant solution that draws upon the company’s long history in network autonomics (self-management) research and extensive expertise in planning, deploying, optimizing and managing commercial wireless networks. It includes a host of advanced features, improved architecture and leading algorithms that go beyond specifications in the standards.
Motorola’s advanced SON solution, a feature of its LTE network offering that includes its recently-announced WBR 500 eNodeB, will be demonstrated at the LTE World Summit in Berlin May 18-20, 2009.
Qasara and mimoOn demonstrate end-to-end LTE on industry leading embedded processor
Source: Qasara press release
Qasara, a leading provider of wireless technology for 3GPP LTE mobile devices today announced a demonstration, of an end to end LTE connection running on the industry leading hardware platforms from ARM Ltd. and Cavium Networks.
Qasara’s LTE UE mobile implementation runs on an embedded ARM processor and is connected via a physical layer emulation to mimoOn’s LTE infrastructure software running on a Cavium’s OCTEON MIPS64 multi-core processor.
Qasara, a leading provider of wireless technology for 3GPP LTE mobile devices today announced a demonstration, of an end to end LTE connection running on the industry leading hardware platforms from ARM Ltd. and Cavium Networks.
Qasara’s LTE UE mobile implementation runs on an embedded ARM processor and is connected via a physical layer emulation to mimoOn’s LTE infrastructure software running on a Cavium’s OCTEON MIPS64 multi-core processor.
Qasara and Rohde & Schwarz successfully verify ETSI 3GPP LTE test cases
Source: Qasara press release
Qasara and Rohde & Schwarz announced today that the two companies have successfully verified the ETSI 3GPP LTE TTCN-3 test cases during ongoing inter-operability testing between Qasara’s Virtual UE and Rohde & Schwarz's 3GPP LTE Virtual Tester. The ETSI TTCN-3 test cases provide a formal, end-to-end verification of the LTE NAS attach, controlled bearer establishment, NAS/AS security procedures, U-plane data transfer and detach procedures between the LTE mobile and the network as specified by the 3GPP standard. Rohde & Schwarz and Qasara will be demonstrating the ETSI 3GPP LTE conformance test cases at the LTE Summit in Berlin May 18 – 20, 2009.
Qasara and Rohde & Schwarz announced today that the two companies have successfully verified the ETSI 3GPP LTE TTCN-3 test cases during ongoing inter-operability testing between Qasara’s Virtual UE and Rohde & Schwarz's 3GPP LTE Virtual Tester. The ETSI TTCN-3 test cases provide a formal, end-to-end verification of the LTE NAS attach, controlled bearer establishment, NAS/AS security procedures, U-plane data transfer and detach procedures between the LTE mobile and the network as specified by the 3GPP standard. Rohde & Schwarz and Qasara will be demonstrating the ETSI 3GPP LTE conformance test cases at the LTE Summit in Berlin May 18 – 20, 2009.
CEVA and Aricent to Demonstrate LTE PHY Platform for Cellular Handsets at LTE World Summit 2009
Source: CEVA press release
CEVA, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores and Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, announced today that the companies will demonstrate a licensable IP platform for LTE baseband terminals based on a CEVA DSP core at the LTE World Summit 2009, May 18-20 in Berlin, Germany. The platform will showcase a CEVA DSP running several LTE physical layer functions purely in software. The demonstration will be on display at Aricent's expo booth #10 in the main exhibition hall.
CEVA, Inc., a leading licensor of silicon intellectual property (SIP) platform solutions and DSP cores and Aricent™, a global innovation, technology and services company focused exclusively on communications, announced today that the companies will demonstrate a licensable IP platform for LTE baseband terminals based on a CEVA DSP core at the LTE World Summit 2009, May 18-20 in Berlin, Germany. The platform will showcase a CEVA DSP running several LTE physical layer functions purely in software. The demonstration will be on display at Aricent's expo booth #10 in the main exhibition hall.
Motorola wraps up Vodafone LTE trial; clarifies 4G position
Source: Telephony Online
Vodafone has concluded its European trial of long-term evolution technology, and at least one of the vendors has passed with flying colors, according to Motorola. While waiting for Vodafone’s decision, Motorola is reconfiguring its LTE gear in Budapest for China Mobile’s trials, preparing to launch a new trial network in Asia, and finalizing its commercial LTE product line, said Fred Wright, senior vice president and general manager of Moto’s cellular and WiMax networks group.
In an interview this week, Wright also sought to clarify CEO Greg Brown’s recent comments on Motorola’s 4G outlook. Speaking at Moto’s first-quarter earnings call in April, Brown said that the vendor was adjusting spending in WiMax and LTE research and development to reflect the current market. While it is true that Motorola is rationalizing its development spending in light of carriers lower network capex budgets this year, Wright said, Brown’s statements were misinterpreted to mean Motorola would cut its investment in the technologies themselves.
Vodafone has concluded its European trial of long-term evolution technology, and at least one of the vendors has passed with flying colors, according to Motorola. While waiting for Vodafone’s decision, Motorola is reconfiguring its LTE gear in Budapest for China Mobile’s trials, preparing to launch a new trial network in Asia, and finalizing its commercial LTE product line, said Fred Wright, senior vice president and general manager of Moto’s cellular and WiMax networks group.
In an interview this week, Wright also sought to clarify CEO Greg Brown’s recent comments on Motorola’s 4G outlook. Speaking at Moto’s first-quarter earnings call in April, Brown said that the vendor was adjusting spending in WiMax and LTE research and development to reflect the current market. While it is true that Motorola is rationalizing its development spending in light of carriers lower network capex budgets this year, Wright said, Brown’s statements were misinterpreted to mean Motorola would cut its investment in the technologies themselves.
Signalion enhances LTE-eNB Test Tool with protocol test suite for higher layer testing
Source: Signalion press release
Signalion GmbH today announced the official release of a Layer 3 protocol option for the Sorbas LTE Test-UE at the LTE World Summit in Berlin. With this additional functionality Signalion now offers test solutions for all eNB protocol layers. Customers may choose from a large collection of protocol test cases and benefit from the easy-to-use GUI. Having passed the IOT with the Rohde&Schwarz protocol tester Signalion’s Layer 3 protocol option for the SORBAS LTE Test-UE is a well proven reference.
Signalion GmbH today announced the official release of a Layer 3 protocol option for the Sorbas LTE Test-UE at the LTE World Summit in Berlin. With this additional functionality Signalion now offers test solutions for all eNB protocol layers. Customers may choose from a large collection of protocol test cases and benefit from the easy-to-use GUI. Having passed the IOT with the Rohde&Schwarz protocol tester Signalion’s Layer 3 protocol option for the SORBAS LTE Test-UE is a well proven reference.
Friday, May 15, 2009
LTE, the first global standard for mobile communication, according to Ericsson CTO
Source: Ericsson Review technology update
The world’s leading telecom operators are committing to 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) as they advance toward the next generation of mobile networks. Listen to what Håkan Eriksson, Chief Technology Officer at Ericsson, has to say about LTE, the first global standard for mobile communication.
In the video, Ericsson CTO Håkan Eriksson says even WiMAX operators (his example is Clearwire) have the possibility of upgrading to LTE at some point in the future. Interesting. The video is actually dated at Jan. 23, 2009. - Hyung
The world’s leading telecom operators are committing to 3GPP Long Term Evolution (LTE) as they advance toward the next generation of mobile networks. Listen to what Håkan Eriksson, Chief Technology Officer at Ericsson, has to say about LTE, the first global standard for mobile communication.
In the video, Ericsson CTO Håkan Eriksson says even WiMAX operators (his example is Clearwire) have the possibility of upgrading to LTE at some point in the future. Interesting. The video is actually dated at Jan. 23, 2009. - Hyung
Verizon clarifies LTE buildout plans
Source: FierceWireless
Verizon Wireless provided a slightly more specific timetable for its planned LTE network buildout; the carrier said it will commercially launch 20 to 30 markets in the second half of 2010. Previously, the carrier only said it would launch the markets sometime in 2010.
On a conference call mainly about LTE device specifications for developers, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam said that the carrier would have "nationwide buildout complete in late 2013 to early 2014," according to PC Magazine, which closely matches what other Verizon officials have said about the launch schedule. Verizon will turn on one "pre-commercial" LTE market on the East Coast and one on the West Coast during 2009, McAdam said.
Verizon Wireless provided a slightly more specific timetable for its planned LTE network buildout; the carrier said it will commercially launch 20 to 30 markets in the second half of 2010. Previously, the carrier only said it would launch the markets sometime in 2010.
On a conference call mainly about LTE device specifications for developers, Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam said that the carrier would have "nationwide buildout complete in late 2013 to early 2014," according to PC Magazine, which closely matches what other Verizon officials have said about the launch schedule. Verizon will turn on one "pre-commercial" LTE market on the East Coast and one on the West Coast during 2009, McAdam said.
VZW imposing higher certification bar for LTE devices
Source: Telephony Online
Verizon reveals details about new 4G network at developer’s conference, including more stringent power requirements than the LTE standard.
Verizon Wireless has always placed higher requirements on its CDMA phones than the rest of the industry, and now it is creating a similarly high bar for devices on its new long-term evolution network. Verizon said it is embracing the open access model for its new LTE network, supporting any device and any application, but it is emphasizing that those devices still have to meet its high performance standards. Luckily for handset vendors, though, those standards likely won’t be too difficult to meet.
Verizon reveals details about new 4G network at developer’s conference, including more stringent power requirements than the LTE standard.
Verizon Wireless has always placed higher requirements on its CDMA phones than the rest of the industry, and now it is creating a similarly high bar for devices on its new long-term evolution network. Verizon said it is embracing the open access model for its new LTE network, supporting any device and any application, but it is emphasizing that those devices still have to meet its high performance standards. Luckily for handset vendors, though, those standards likely won’t be too difficult to meet.
Huawei Demonstrates World's First Handoff Tests Between TD-LTE Base Stations
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that the company was selected by the Next Generation Mobile Network Congress to provide the new end-to-end TD-LTE/SAE solution for field tests at its conference held in Beijing on May 11-12, 2009. World leading operators including Vodafone, NTT DoCoMo, AT&T, China Mobile, TI and TeliaSonera participated in the conference and jointly discussed the development of future networks.
Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. ("Huawei"), a leader in providing next-generation telecommunications network solutions for operators around the world, today announced that the company was selected by the Next Generation Mobile Network Congress to provide the new end-to-end TD-LTE/SAE solution for field tests at its conference held in Beijing on May 11-12, 2009. World leading operators including Vodafone, NTT DoCoMo, AT&T, China Mobile, TI and TeliaSonera participated in the conference and jointly discussed the development of future networks.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Verizon Wireless 700MHz C-Block LTE Specifications Web Conference
The recording of the Verizon Wireless 700MHz C-Block LTE Specifications Web Conference, which occurred yesterday (May 13), is now available.
Verizon Wireless Sharpens LTE Roadmap
Source: PC Magazine
Verizon Wireless made their plans for their LTE network a wee bit clearer in a generally dull conference call Wednesday, with chief executive Lowell McAdam saying that the network would launch commercially in 20-30 markets during "the second half of 2010," with "nationwide buildout complete in late 2013 to early 2014."
Verizon Wireless made their plans for their LTE network a wee bit clearer in a generally dull conference call Wednesday, with chief executive Lowell McAdam saying that the network would launch commercially in 20-30 markets during "the second half of 2010," with "nationwide buildout complete in late 2013 to early 2014."
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
ATIS LTE Webinar: Enabling Societal and Personal Communications for a Changing World
ZTE Passes TD-LTE Test
Source: Light Reading
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions today announced that it is the first company to successfully complete and pass the TD-LTE Phase I test together with key industry players including China Mobile, Vodafone and the Ministry of Industry and Information of China on April 15, 2009. The TD-LTE test measures high bandwidth network capacity.
This significant achievement was made known during yesterday’s NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Network) Conference held in Beijing, China. As one of the key highlights of the conference, TD-LTE attracting numerous key industry participants including China Mobile, Vodafone and other leading members of NGMN.
ZTE Corporation, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions today announced that it is the first company to successfully complete and pass the TD-LTE Phase I test together with key industry players including China Mobile, Vodafone and the Ministry of Industry and Information of China on April 15, 2009. The TD-LTE test measures high bandwidth network capacity.
This significant achievement was made known during yesterday’s NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Network) Conference held in Beijing, China. As one of the key highlights of the conference, TD-LTE attracting numerous key industry participants including China Mobile, Vodafone and other leading members of NGMN.
Verizon Wireless Selects Gemalto To Provide LTE OTA Platform And Universal Integrated Circuit Card For LTE Network Launch
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, to provide an over-the-air (OTA) platform and LTE Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) for the industry’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network. The OTA platform and UICC will help Verizon Wireless deliver a secure and reliable multimedia data connection, provide global roaming and remotely add new UICC card applications and services on its 4G LTE wireless broadband network.
Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, to provide an over-the-air (OTA) platform and LTE Universal Integrated Circuit Card (UICC) for the industry’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network. The OTA platform and UICC will help Verizon Wireless deliver a secure and reliable multimedia data connection, provide global roaming and remotely add new UICC card applications and services on its 4G LTE wireless broadband network.
Verizon Wireless Selects G&D As Supplier Of Smart Cards For LTE Network Launch
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a technology leader in the field of smart cards, to provide special Java based SIM cards from the G&D SkySIM® product line for the industry’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network. The LTE supporting SIM cards will help Verizon Wireless provide revolutionary data services to its subscriber base on its 4G LTE wireless broadband network.
Verizon Wireless announced today it has selected Giesecke & Devrient (G&D), a technology leader in the field of smart cards, to provide special Java based SIM cards from the G&D SkySIM® product line for the industry’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband network. The LTE supporting SIM cards will help Verizon Wireless provide revolutionary data services to its subscriber base on its 4G LTE wireless broadband network.
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
LTE handset in 2010 a longshot despite 4G iPhone hopes
Source: Telephony Online
Speculation is crescendoing that Verizon Wireless and Apple are not only on the verge of locking down a deal for an iPhone, but that the two plan to launch a 4G device on Verizon's new long-term evolution (LTE) network next year. But a poll of chipset makers supplying the crucial LTE silicon reveals just what an unlikely proposition that is.
Speculation is crescendoing that Verizon Wireless and Apple are not only on the verge of locking down a deal for an iPhone, but that the two plan to launch a 4G device on Verizon's new long-term evolution (LTE) network next year. But a poll of chipset makers supplying the crucial LTE silicon reveals just what an unlikely proposition that is.
Motorola to double R&D spend in LTE and support China Mobile trials
Source: Rethink Wireless
Motorola's networks division has stepped up to clarify its position on next generation technologies, following comments by co-CEO Greg Brown, which implied the firm was cutting back on R&D in 4G technologies. In fact, says Fred Wright, senior VP with responsibility for WiMAX and cellular networks, Motorola will double its spending on LTE developments this year and has a new trial starting with China Mobile, for the TDD variant of the platform.
At Motorola's recent Q1 results call with analysts, Brown said 4G R&D was being adapted to be "more reflective of the market" and this would include "moderating our investment in WiMAX to reflect current market conditions". Wright clarifies, saying R&D spend for LTE this year will be twice that of 2008, and the total spent on LTE plus WiMAX will increase, but the WiMAX sum will be lower.
Motorola's networks division has stepped up to clarify its position on next generation technologies, following comments by co-CEO Greg Brown, which implied the firm was cutting back on R&D in 4G technologies. In fact, says Fred Wright, senior VP with responsibility for WiMAX and cellular networks, Motorola will double its spending on LTE developments this year and has a new trial starting with China Mobile, for the TDD variant of the platform.
At Motorola's recent Q1 results call with analysts, Brown said 4G R&D was being adapted to be "more reflective of the market" and this would include "moderating our investment in WiMAX to reflect current market conditions". Wright clarifies, saying R&D spend for LTE this year will be twice that of 2008, and the total spent on LTE plus WiMAX will increase, but the WiMAX sum will be lower.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Picture of ST-Ericsson's M700 mobile plaform
Source: Ericsson's Capital Market Days presentation
Nice looking device. This platform was originally announced back in April of 2008.
Nice looking device. This platform was originally announced back in April of 2008.
Ericsson's CEO on outsourcing rumors, sustainability and LTE
Source: FierceWireless
Ericsson has been at the center of a number of notable events in the U.S. wireless industry in recent months. The company was selected by Verizon Wireless for the carrier's nationwide LTE rollout, notching major bragging rights in the potentially blockbuster, worldwide move to 4G. Further, Ericsson has been rumored to be in advanced negotiations to take over the operation of Sprint Nextel's network, and according to UBS Ericsson is among a handful of suppliers selected by AT&T Mobility to possibly test LTE technology.
Ericsson's President and CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg sat down with FierceWireless' Mike Dano during Ericsson's Capital Market Days in Boston last week to go over the rumors, the news and Ericsson's view of the wireless industry's past, present and future. The timing is appropriate since, according to Svanberg, "in a year's time we'll probably be the biggest mobile infrastructure provider here in the U.S."
Ericsson has been at the center of a number of notable events in the U.S. wireless industry in recent months. The company was selected by Verizon Wireless for the carrier's nationwide LTE rollout, notching major bragging rights in the potentially blockbuster, worldwide move to 4G. Further, Ericsson has been rumored to be in advanced negotiations to take over the operation of Sprint Nextel's network, and according to UBS Ericsson is among a handful of suppliers selected by AT&T Mobility to possibly test LTE technology.
Ericsson's President and CEO Carl-Henric Svanberg sat down with FierceWireless' Mike Dano during Ericsson's Capital Market Days in Boston last week to go over the rumors, the news and Ericsson's view of the wireless industry's past, present and future. The timing is appropriate since, according to Svanberg, "in a year's time we'll probably be the biggest mobile infrastructure provider here in the U.S."
SISVEL Announces Development of a Joint Patent Licensing Program and Issues a Call for Patents Essential for LTE
Source: SISVEL press release
Following talks with the stakeholders in the LTE field worldwide that began last year and culminated in April 2009 in a presentation on the benefits of an LTE patent pool delivered to the IPR Plenary Assembly of the Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance (founded by the leading mobile network operators and supported by more than 50 key industry players, including major operators, manufacturers, and vendors), today SISVEL issued a call for patents and patent applications that are essential to the LTE standard.
Following talks with the stakeholders in the LTE field worldwide that began last year and culminated in April 2009 in a presentation on the benefits of an LTE patent pool delivered to the IPR Plenary Assembly of the Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance (founded by the leading mobile network operators and supported by more than 50 key industry players, including major operators, manufacturers, and vendors), today SISVEL issued a call for patents and patent applications that are essential to the LTE standard.
MPEG LA Announces Progress in Facilitation of LTE Patent Pool License
Source: MPEG LA press release
MPEG LA, LLC, world leader in alternative one-stop patent licenses, today announced that it has made significant progress working with a group of interested companies to facilitate creation of a joint patent pool license for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) Standard for mobile telecommunications. MPEG LA’s efforts, started last year, have been directed toward educating the market about the benefits of a pool license to address the patent thicket around this next generation wireless technology and assist the market with its adoption.
MPEG LA, LLC, world leader in alternative one-stop patent licenses, today announced that it has made significant progress working with a group of interested companies to facilitate creation of a joint patent pool license for the Long Term Evolution (LTE) Standard for mobile telecommunications. MPEG LA’s efforts, started last year, have been directed toward educating the market about the benefits of a pool license to address the patent thicket around this next generation wireless technology and assist the market with its adoption.
Shanghai Mobile Details TD-LTE Plan
Source: Marbridge Daily
Yesterday in Shanghai, as part of the first phase of constructing Shanghai Mobile's TD-SCDMA network, Datang Mobile and OEM manufacturer Wuhan Fiberhome Mobile Communication signed a cooperative framework agreement with China Mobile to complete the network, as well as set up a prototype TD-LTE network.
Datang Mobile vice president Ma Jun revealed Shanghai Mobile will construct 15 large base stations for its first prototype TD-LTE network, and will start shipping components for the first commercial TD-LTE network at the beginning of next year.
Yesterday in Shanghai, as part of the first phase of constructing Shanghai Mobile's TD-SCDMA network, Datang Mobile and OEM manufacturer Wuhan Fiberhome Mobile Communication signed a cooperative framework agreement with China Mobile to complete the network, as well as set up a prototype TD-LTE network.
Datang Mobile vice president Ma Jun revealed Shanghai Mobile will construct 15 large base stations for its first prototype TD-LTE network, and will start shipping components for the first commercial TD-LTE network at the beginning of next year.
Friday, May 8, 2009
LTE Call for Patents
Source: Via Licensing press release
Via Licensing Corporation today announced a call for patents that are essential to the practice of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) platform, which is based on the E-UTRA (3GPP Series 36, release 8,) specifications.
“Several of the world’s leading mobile carriers, handset makers, and equipment makers have identified LTE as a strategic priority,” said Jean-Michel Bourdon, President, Via Licensing. “Via Licensing is committed to working with the industry to create a joint licensing program that balances the needs of licensors and licensees and enables the industry to more effectively develop and deliver products and services based on LTE.”
Via Licensing Corporation today announced a call for patents that are essential to the practice of the Long Term Evolution (LTE) platform, which is based on the E-UTRA (3GPP Series 36, release 8,) specifications.
“Several of the world’s leading mobile carriers, handset makers, and equipment makers have identified LTE as a strategic priority,” said Jean-Michel Bourdon, President, Via Licensing. “Via Licensing is committed to working with the industry to create a joint licensing program that balances the needs of licensors and licensees and enables the industry to more effectively develop and deliver products and services based on LTE.”
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Who Makes What: LTE Equipment
Source: Light Reading
This report provides a short roundup of who's currently who in the burgeoning LTE area and an overview of some recent drivers and product/technology developments. It uses a very simple breakdown into vendors of LTE access equipment, LTE core equipment, test and measurement, and a range of supporting devices and capabilities, such as silicon chipsets and software. We have tried to make the listing as complete as possible, but this is where you, Dear Reader, can help with any companies that have been missed.
This report documents a pretty comprehensive list of vendors in each specific area. - Hyung
This report provides a short roundup of who's currently who in the burgeoning LTE area and an overview of some recent drivers and product/technology developments. It uses a very simple breakdown into vendors of LTE access equipment, LTE core equipment, test and measurement, and a range of supporting devices and capabilities, such as silicon chipsets and software. We have tried to make the listing as complete as possible, but this is where you, Dear Reader, can help with any companies that have been missed.
This report documents a pretty comprehensive list of vendors in each specific area. - Hyung
Verizon Wireless 700 MHz C-Block LTE Specifications Web Conference
Source: Verizon Wirless
Verizon Wireless is hosting a web conference on Wednesday, May 13 to review the specifications document and address questions. You need to RSVP by Friday, May 8, 2009.
WHAT: Verizon Wireless 700 MHz C-Block LTE Specifications Web Conference
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
TIME: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET
WHO: Device Developers and others in the development community
RSVP: : Participants MUST RSVP no later than Friday, May 8, 2009 to ensure adequate web
Verizon Wireless is hosting a web conference on Wednesday, May 13 to review the specifications document and address questions. You need to RSVP by Friday, May 8, 2009.
WHAT: Verizon Wireless 700 MHz C-Block LTE Specifications Web Conference
WHEN: Wednesday, May 13, 2009
TIME: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm ET
WHO: Device Developers and others in the development community
RSVP: : Participants MUST RSVP no later than Friday, May 8, 2009 to ensure adequate web
Rumor Mill: Did AT&T pick Ericsson, Alca-Lu, Huawei for LTE trial?
Source: FierceWireless
A report from UBS equity research indicates AT&T has short-listed Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei for its trial of LTE technology. UBS says it believes AT&T could ultimately select two of those three vendors for its actual LTE deployment.
A report from UBS equity research indicates AT&T has short-listed Ericsson, Alcatel-Lucent and Huawei for its trial of LTE technology. UBS says it believes AT&T could ultimately select two of those three vendors for its actual LTE deployment.
Verizon Wants LTE ASAP
Source: Unstrung
Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone says that it is in his company's best interest to move to nationwide LTE as soon as possible and cut the pricing of mobile data services along the way, but that the operator is unlikely to stop CDMA-based voice services before 2018 at the earliest.
Verizon Wireless CTO Tony Melone says that it is in his company's best interest to move to nationwide LTE as soon as possible and cut the pricing of mobile data services along the way, but that the operator is unlikely to stop CDMA-based voice services before 2018 at the earliest.
Japanese Operators Planning $10 Billion Spend on LTE Upgrades
Source: Bloomberg
Four Japanese mobile-phone companies will together spend 1 trillion yen ($10 billion) during the next five years to build a next-generation cellular network with faster internet speeds, the Nikkei newspaper reported today.
Four Japanese mobile-phone companies will together spend 1 trillion yen ($10 billion) during the next five years to build a next-generation cellular network with faster internet speeds, the Nikkei newspaper reported today.
Ericsson Mulls Opening LTE Test Center in Taiwan
Source: CENS.com
Telefon AB LM Ericsson plans to set up a laboratory in Taiwan to test mobile gears built on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, which is rivaling WiMAX to lead the world`s fourth-generation mobile format, according to the Swedish company`s president for the Greater China operation, Mats H. Olsson.
Telefon AB LM Ericsson plans to set up a laboratory in Taiwan to test mobile gears built on the Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, which is rivaling WiMAX to lead the world`s fourth-generation mobile format, according to the Swedish company`s president for the Greater China operation, Mats H. Olsson.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Vodafone Germany latest to trial LTE in digital dividend band
Source: Rethink Wireless
In developed markets, LTE is expected to be used in the early years to support high bandwidth data services, usually in a metrozone build-out pattern geared to areas of high demand. This explains the focus on higher frequency bands, such as 2.6GHz in Europe, which are appropriate for urban deployment. However, the prospect of the 'digital dividend' spectrum is too good a chance for carriers to miss, and a rising number are testing LTE in these low frequencies, even though they are mainly suited to sparsely populated regions.
Vodafone Germany has become the latest cellco to pilot LTE in digital dividend spectrum. The operator has teamed with German public broadcaster WDR and the federal government of North Rhine-Westphalia for its rural pilot, promising download speeds up to 17Mbps. Vodafone is using Ericsson kit and the same platform it previously demonstrated at the CeBIT trade show earlier this year.
In developed markets, LTE is expected to be used in the early years to support high bandwidth data services, usually in a metrozone build-out pattern geared to areas of high demand. This explains the focus on higher frequency bands, such as 2.6GHz in Europe, which are appropriate for urban deployment. However, the prospect of the 'digital dividend' spectrum is too good a chance for carriers to miss, and a rising number are testing LTE in these low frequencies, even though they are mainly suited to sparsely populated regions.
Vodafone Germany has become the latest cellco to pilot LTE in digital dividend spectrum. The operator has teamed with German public broadcaster WDR and the federal government of North Rhine-Westphalia for its rural pilot, promising download speeds up to 17Mbps. Vodafone is using Ericsson kit and the same platform it previously demonstrated at the CeBIT trade show earlier this year.
3GPP LTE Essential Patents Landscape 2009 1Q
Source: TechIPm
3GPP LTE Essential Patents Landscape 2009 1Q analyzes the lists of patents declared essential to 3GPP LTE (4G Mobile Communications) appear at the ETSI IPR Online website.
The declared essential patents include patent applications in pending and published as well as issued patents in the United States (USPTO) before February 1, 2009. Total of 471 declared essential patents are included in the analysis.
By the status of the applications, the patents are further classified into the total of 117 issued patents, the total of 214 published applications, and the total of 140 pending applications.
Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Assignee
3. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Specification
4. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Assignee and Specification
5. 3GPP LTE OFDM/MIMO Essential Patent Candidates
Appendix: Patent Information
Thanks to Alex G. Lee at TechIpm for bringing this information to my attention. - Hyung
3GPP LTE Essential Patents Landscape 2009 1Q analyzes the lists of patents declared essential to 3GPP LTE (4G Mobile Communications) appear at the ETSI IPR Online website.
The declared essential patents include patent applications in pending and published as well as issued patents in the United States (USPTO) before February 1, 2009. Total of 471 declared essential patents are included in the analysis.
By the status of the applications, the patents are further classified into the total of 117 issued patents, the total of 214 published applications, and the total of 140 pending applications.
Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Assignee
3. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Specification
4. 3GPP LTE Essential Patent Candidates by Assignee and Specification
5. 3GPP LTE OFDM/MIMO Essential Patent Candidates
Appendix: Patent Information
Thanks to Alex G. Lee at TechIpm for bringing this information to my attention. - Hyung
Spectro LTE Waveform Generation Software from Constant Wave
Source: Constant Wave
Spectro LTE Gen is a flexible, easy-to-use software package for generating IQ waveforms for LTE. As a bonus, it includes the power of Constant Wave’s High Definition Spectrographic Analysis.
Thanks to Matt Richards at Constant Wave for bringing this information to my attention.
Spectro LTE Gen is a flexible, easy-to-use software package for generating IQ waveforms for LTE. As a bonus, it includes the power of Constant Wave’s High Definition Spectrographic Analysis.
Thanks to Matt Richards at Constant Wave for bringing this information to my attention.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Vodafone, WDR launch LTE pilot project
Source: TeleGeography
Mobile operator Vodafone Germany and German public broadcaster WDR have announced plans to launch an LTE pilot project via digital dividend spectrum.
Mobile operator Vodafone Germany and German public broadcaster WDR have announced plans to launch an LTE pilot project via digital dividend spectrum.
Altair Semiconductor Announces LTE Product Roadmap
Source: Altair Semiconductor press release
Altair Semiconductor, a fabless chip company developing the world's most advanced 4G mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced its 3GPP LTE product roadmap, which includes a baseband processor, and complementing MIMO RF transceiver chips designed to support world-wide LTE bands and duplex-modes.
Altair Semiconductor, a fabless chip company developing the world's most advanced 4G mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced its 3GPP LTE product roadmap, which includes a baseband processor, and complementing MIMO RF transceiver chips designed to support world-wide LTE bands and duplex-modes.
SySDSoft’s LTE Protocol Stack Supports TDD for the Chinese Market
Source: SySDSoft press release
SySDSoft, a leading supplier of 4G embedded software solutions for the broadband market, announces the availability of its LTE Protocol Stack supporting TDD in addition to FDD, which has been demonstrated before. SySDSoft’s LTE stack hence, offers chip makers, OEMs, and ODMs a real chance to increase their market shares in promising markets supporting unpaired spectrum such as the Chinese market.
SySDSoft, a leading supplier of 4G embedded software solutions for the broadband market, announces the availability of its LTE Protocol Stack supporting TDD in addition to FDD, which has been demonstrated before. SySDSoft’s LTE stack hence, offers chip makers, OEMs, and ODMs a real chance to increase their market shares in promising markets supporting unpaired spectrum such as the Chinese market.
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