Tuesday, June 30, 2009
LTE technology and LTE test ; a deskside chat
Free (for a limited time) web tutorial from Rohde & Schwartz via IEEE Communications Society.
LTE TDD Technology Overview from Rohde & Schwartz
A concise summary of LTE TDD from Rohde & Schwartz.
Voice Over LTE & the 'IMS Gap'
Source: Light Reading
Mobile voice is a phenomenon. Together with SMS, it accounts for 85 percent of the world's $800 billion per year mobile services market, according to the latest estimates in the Global Mobile Data Forecast from Pyramid Research.
But for operators evaluating the investment case for Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks, there's concern that this next-generation technology doesn't yet adequately support their most critical and profitable circuit-switch applications: voice and SMS.
Mobile voice is a phenomenon. Together with SMS, it accounts for 85 percent of the world's $800 billion per year mobile services market, according to the latest estimates in the Global Mobile Data Forecast from Pyramid Research.
But for operators evaluating the investment case for Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband networks, there's concern that this next-generation technology doesn't yet adequately support their most critical and profitable circuit-switch applications: voice and SMS.
Alcatel-Lucent selected as LTE backhaul network supplier for NTT DOCOMO
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent announced today that it has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile network operator and a leader in the adoption of next-generation mobile services,to build the mobile backhaul network for its Long Term Evolution (LTE) service with Alcatel-Lucent’s Ethernet transmission solution. This will enable NTT DOCOMO to meet the increasing end-user service demands in a significantly faster way via very high bandwidth with managed quality of service.
Alcatel-Lucent announced today that it has been selected by NTT DOCOMO, Japan’s largest mobile network operator and a leader in the adoption of next-generation mobile services,to build the mobile backhaul network for its Long Term Evolution (LTE) service with Alcatel-Lucent’s Ethernet transmission solution. This will enable NTT DOCOMO to meet the increasing end-user service demands in a significantly faster way via very high bandwidth with managed quality of service.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Ericsson in 4G talks with Middle East operators
Source: ArabianBusiness.com
Ericsson, the Swedish mobile phones and technology services provider, confirmed on Saturday it is negotiating with mobile operators in the Middle East to launch a next generation mobile broadband technology network in the region.
Ericsson, the Swedish mobile phones and technology services provider, confirmed on Saturday it is negotiating with mobile operators in the Middle East to launch a next generation mobile broadband technology network in the region.
Aeroflex and w2bi To Jointly Develop New LTE Handset Certification Platform
Source: Aeroflex press release
Aeroflex and w2bi (Wireless to Business Integration) announced that they have entered into an agreement to pool their test expertise and technology for the joint development of a network certification platform for LTE mobile devices.
Aeroflex and w2bi (Wireless to Business Integration) announced that they have entered into an agreement to pool their test expertise and technology for the joint development of a network certification platform for LTE mobile devices.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Nortel Hangs On to Its LTE Smarts
Source: Light Reading
Nortel Networks Ltd. isn't selling quite as much to Nokia Siemens Networks as might have first appeared, as the Canadian vendor is holding on to some key patents related to LTE (Long Term Evolution), the all-important proto-4G technology that's set to power the world's next-generation mobile networks.
A Light Reading probe into the details of the proposed $650 million acquisition of CDMA and LTE assets finds that, although Nortel's official announcement stated it provided "Details of Sale Process for CDMA Business and LTE Access Intellectual Property Rights [IPR]," Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) isn't buying any key LTE-related IPR from Nortel as part of the current proposed deal.
Nortel Networks Ltd. isn't selling quite as much to Nokia Siemens Networks as might have first appeared, as the Canadian vendor is holding on to some key patents related to LTE (Long Term Evolution), the all-important proto-4G technology that's set to power the world's next-generation mobile networks.
A Light Reading probe into the details of the proposed $650 million acquisition of CDMA and LTE assets finds that, although Nortel's official announcement stated it provided "Details of Sale Process for CDMA Business and LTE Access Intellectual Property Rights [IPR]," Nokia Siemens Networks (NSN) isn't buying any key LTE-related IPR from Nortel as part of the current proposed deal.
China Mobile Fast-Tracks TD-LTE
Source: Light Reading
China Mobile Ltd., recognizing that future growth of its 3G services is not yet certain, is looking to secure its future with a nearly parallel development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) capabilities, according to its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently.
China Mobile Ltd., recognizing that future growth of its 3G services is not yet certain, is looking to secure its future with a nearly parallel development of Long Term Evolution (LTE) capabilities, according to its annual report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently.
Huawei Eyes UK LTE Trials
Source: Light Reading
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is already giving its key mobile network rivals a run for their money in the next-generation wireless world of Long Term Evolution (LTE), securing trials with a number of European operators.
Now Huawei's managing director for the U.K. and Ireland, Samuel Sun, says the vendor is set to be involved in LTE trials with U.K. mobile operators before the end of this year.
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. is already giving its key mobile network rivals a run for their money in the next-generation wireless world of Long Term Evolution (LTE), securing trials with a number of European operators.
Now Huawei's managing director for the U.K. and Ireland, Samuel Sun, says the vendor is set to be involved in LTE trials with U.K. mobile operators before the end of this year.
Huawei Opens LTE Lab in Japan
Source: cellular-news
Huawei has opened a LTE lab in Tokyo, Japan, to serve as an incubator for LTE technologies and a training facility for the implementation and commercialization of the next-generation wireless technology. Huawei' s research and development teams will also be able to work with Japanese operators to conduct tests on LTE systems before delivery.
Huawei has opened a LTE lab in Tokyo, Japan, to serve as an incubator for LTE technologies and a training facility for the implementation and commercialization of the next-generation wireless technology. Huawei' s research and development teams will also be able to work with Japanese operators to conduct tests on LTE systems before delivery.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
LTE Functionality Leads New Technology Features in Ascom's TEMS Investigation 10.0 Release
Source: Business Wire
TEMS™ Investigation 10.0 includes new functionality for LTE as well as TD-SCDMA, iDEN, CDMA, and HSPA+ technologies. This first release of TEMS Investigation from Ascom continues the evolution of the global leader among in-vehicle network testing solutions.
TEMS™ Investigation 10.0 includes new functionality for LTE as well as TD-SCDMA, iDEN, CDMA, and HSPA+ technologies. This first release of TEMS Investigation from Ascom continues the evolution of the global leader among in-vehicle network testing solutions.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Huawei Bags Another Euro LTE Gig
Source: Light Reading
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. further cemented its reputation as a leading player in the next-generation mobile infrastructure market by landing another LTE (Long Term Evolution) trial in the Nordics, right on the front door of key wireless networking rivals Ericsson AB and Nokia Siemens Networks .
Norwegian incumbent Telenor ASA today officially announced it is sourcing radio access and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) gear from the Chinese vendor for a trial of the proto-4G technology in Oslo.
Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. further cemented its reputation as a leading player in the next-generation mobile infrastructure market by landing another LTE (Long Term Evolution) trial in the Nordics, right on the front door of key wireless networking rivals Ericsson AB and Nokia Siemens Networks .
Norwegian incumbent Telenor ASA today officially announced it is sourcing radio access and Evolved Packet Core (EPC) gear from the Chinese vendor for a trial of the proto-4G technology in Oslo.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
Texas Instruments collaborates with Continuous Computing and mimoOn for HSPA and LTE femtocells
Source: Texas Instruments press release
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced today the selection of Continuous Computing®, a leader in wireless protocol software, and mimoOn GmbH, a leader in software defined radio solutions, as third parties to offer integrated solutions for HSPA and LTE enterprise and residential femtocells.
Continuous Computing's Trillium® software, and mimoOn's mi!FemtoTM advanced femtocell software, will be integrated onto TI's TMS320TCI6485 residential femtocell processor and TMS320TCI6489 enterprise femtocell processor in order to offer both single and multimode solutions for LTE, HSPA+, and HSPA.
Texas Instruments Incorporated (TI) announced today the selection of Continuous Computing®, a leader in wireless protocol software, and mimoOn GmbH, a leader in software defined radio solutions, as third parties to offer integrated solutions for HSPA and LTE enterprise and residential femtocells.
Continuous Computing's Trillium® software, and mimoOn's mi!FemtoTM advanced femtocell software, will be integrated onto TI's TMS320TCI6485 residential femtocell processor and TMS320TCI6489 enterprise femtocell processor in order to offer both single and multimode solutions for LTE, HSPA+, and HSPA.
Azimuth Systems Adds New Features to ACE™ MX MIMO Channel Emulator
Source: Azimuth press release
Azimuth Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators, today announced several new features to enhance the company’s ACE™ MX Universal MIMO channel emulator, including an industry-unique configuration that enables users to add a non-fading, reverse path internal to the ACE MX. This “Uni+” configuration enables ACE MX users to avoid the cost, inconvenience and error-potential of external circulators, attenuators, isolators and cables when establishing the commonly-required return path from a device-under-test to the signal source.
Azimuth Systems, Inc., a leading provider of wireless broadband test equipment and channel emulators, today announced several new features to enhance the company’s ACE™ MX Universal MIMO channel emulator, including an industry-unique configuration that enables users to add a non-fading, reverse path internal to the ACE MX. This “Uni+” configuration enables ACE MX users to avoid the cost, inconvenience and error-potential of external circulators, attenuators, isolators and cables when establishing the commonly-required return path from a device-under-test to the signal source.
Altair Semiconductor Announces LTE Baseband Processor – FourGee™-3100
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 the details of its LTE baseband processor, the FourGee™-3100.
The FourGee™-3100, which will be available in Q409, is a fully optimized LTE CAT-3 baseband processor that will operate with devices from mobile handsets, data cards and USB dongles to various handheld consumer electronics devices. The FourGee™-3100 is bundled with a complete LTE L1 and protocol stack.
Altair Semiconductor, a fabless chip company developing the world's most advanced 4G mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced the details of its LTE baseband processor, the FourGee™-3100.
The FourGee™-3100, which will be available in Q409, is a fully optimized LTE CAT-3 baseband processor that will operate with devices from mobile handsets, data cards and USB dongles to various handheld consumer electronics devices. The FourGee™-3100 is bundled with a complete LTE L1 and protocol stack.
NSN sees Nortel CDMA purchase as bridge to LTE
Source: Rethink Wireless
Nokia Siemens has opened up about the motives for its apparently risky decision to acquire Nortel's CDMA assets and move into a declining market that has proved an albatross for the bankrupt Canadian firm and for segment leader Alcatel-Lucent. The purchase appears to have just one target, to tap into the trend for CDMA carriers, faced with a lack of a 4G path of their own, to adopt 4G at an earlier stage than their W-CDMA counterparts.
Nokia Siemens has opened up about the motives for its apparently risky decision to acquire Nortel's CDMA assets and move into a declining market that has proved an albatross for the bankrupt Canadian firm and for segment leader Alcatel-Lucent. The purchase appears to have just one target, to tap into the trend for CDMA carriers, faced with a lack of a 4G path of their own, to adopt 4G at an earlier stage than their W-CDMA counterparts.
Monday, June 22, 2009
Webinar - Solving the Voice & SMS Over LTE Problem: Understanding the Issues With Voice & SMS Over LTE Today
Sponsors: VoLGA Forum
Host: Gabriel Brown, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading; Franz Seiser, Head of Core Technology, T-Mobile International
Date: Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. New York / 4:00 p.m. London
Heavy Reading’s Senior Telecom Analyst Gabriel Brown will outline the importance of voice and SMS services over LTE and explore the options available. Then, Franz Seiser, T-Mobile International’s head of core technology, will present an analysis of voice-over-LTE alternatives and discuss why T-Mobile supports the VoLGA approach.
Host: Gabriel Brown, Senior Analyst, Heavy Reading; Franz Seiser, Head of Core Technology, T-Mobile International
Date: Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Time: 11:00 a.m. New York / 4:00 p.m. London
Heavy Reading’s Senior Telecom Analyst Gabriel Brown will outline the importance of voice and SMS services over LTE and explore the options available. Then, Franz Seiser, T-Mobile International’s head of core technology, will present an analysis of voice-over-LTE alternatives and discuss why T-Mobile supports the VoLGA approach.
NSN: Is Verizon on the Horizon?
Source: Unstrung
As Nokia Siemens Networks moves to acquire Nortel Networks Ltd.'s CDMA business and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) assets, the vendor has its eye on the prize of supplying LTE radio access gear to Verizon Wireless.
Verizon is the hottest LTE game in town. Earlier this year the operator passed over NSN and incumbent supplier Nortel for radio access equipment and awarded the strategically important first contracts to Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson AB.
As Nokia Siemens Networks moves to acquire Nortel Networks Ltd.'s CDMA business and Long-Term Evolution (LTE) assets, the vendor has its eye on the prize of supplying LTE radio access gear to Verizon Wireless.
Verizon is the hottest LTE game in town. Earlier this year the operator passed over NSN and incumbent supplier Nortel for radio access equipment and awarded the strategically important first contracts to Alcatel-Lucent and Ericsson AB.
NSN Misses Nortel's Key APAC Assets
Source: Light Reading
Should Nokia Siemens Networks 's acquisition of Nortel Networks Ltd.'s CDMA and LTE access businesses go ahead, it'll be just as much a case of what it won't get as what it will get, when it comes to some of the key Asia/Pacific wireless network markets.
Should Nokia Siemens Networks 's acquisition of Nortel Networks Ltd.'s CDMA and LTE access businesses go ahead, it'll be just as much a case of what it won't get as what it will get, when it comes to some of the key Asia/Pacific wireless network markets.
OPA President Says LTE Patent Pool Effort Must Change
Source: WirelessWeek
In many ways, LTE is viewed as WiMAX’s smarter and more attractive sibling. LTE has been adopted by wealthy, high-profile industry heavyweights while WiMAX found its niche in less glamorous areas, like emerging markets in remote corners of the globe.
But when it comes to patent pools, it looks like WiMAX could gain the upper hand because the waters of the LTE patent pooling effort are muddled by three competing players: Sisvel, VIA Licensing and MPEG LA. The firms all received separate requests from LTE patent holders to issue a call for patents.
And that, says Open Patent Alliance President Yung Hahn, is a problem that could hinder the whole LTE ecosystem.
In many ways, LTE is viewed as WiMAX’s smarter and more attractive sibling. LTE has been adopted by wealthy, high-profile industry heavyweights while WiMAX found its niche in less glamorous areas, like emerging markets in remote corners of the globe.
But when it comes to patent pools, it looks like WiMAX could gain the upper hand because the waters of the LTE patent pooling effort are muddled by three competing players: Sisvel, VIA Licensing and MPEG LA. The firms all received separate requests from LTE patent holders to issue a call for patents.
And that, says Open Patent Alliance President Yung Hahn, is a problem that could hinder the whole LTE ecosystem.
Nortel's LTE Brain Drain
Source: Unstrung
Some of Nortel Networks Ltd.'s top executive and engineering talent in Long Term Evolution (LTE) development had already left the Canadian company earlier this year, long before Nokia Siemens Networks made its bid to acquire those assets, Unstrung has learned.
Some of Nortel Networks Ltd.'s top executive and engineering talent in Long Term Evolution (LTE) development had already left the Canadian company earlier this year, long before Nokia Siemens Networks made its bid to acquire those assets, Unstrung has learned.
From TD-SCDMA to TD-LTE
Source: GSA
This is a presentation given by Stephen Hire, Director of Marketing, Aeroflex Asia at CommunicAsia2009 Summit, Singapore Expo, June 18, 2009.
- Hyung
This is a presentation given by Stephen Hire, Director of Marketing, Aeroflex Asia at CommunicAsia2009 Summit, Singapore Expo, June 18, 2009.
- Hyung
Ericsson signs LTE patent deals - official
Source: Reuters
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has signed its first license agreements for LTE technology patents, allowing other companies to use the technology, an Ericsson official said on Monday.
Swedish telecom equipment maker Ericsson has signed its first license agreements for LTE technology patents, allowing other companies to use the technology, an Ericsson official said on Monday.
Tensilica Announces New High-Performance ConnX DSP Family for LTE and 4G SOC Designs
Source: Tensilica press release
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced a new family of high-performance DSPs (digital signal processors) IP (intellectual property) cores - the ConnX DSP family - that include standard cores, click-box configurable options or a starting point for customized Xtensa LX DPUs (dataplane processor units) for SOC (system-on-chip) designs. The newest member of the family, the ConnX Baseband Engine - see separate press release - provides industry leading computational throughput (sixteen 18-bit MACs per cycle) due to its application-specific instruction set optimized for compute-intensive LTE (Long-term Evolution) and 4G wireless base stations. Tensilica plans other ConnX family members for the low-power requirements of the handset market.
Tensilica, Inc. today introduced a new family of high-performance DSPs (digital signal processors) IP (intellectual property) cores - the ConnX DSP family - that include standard cores, click-box configurable options or a starting point for customized Xtensa LX DPUs (dataplane processor units) for SOC (system-on-chip) designs. The newest member of the family, the ConnX Baseband Engine - see separate press release - provides industry leading computational throughput (sixteen 18-bit MACs per cycle) due to its application-specific instruction set optimized for compute-intensive LTE (Long-term Evolution) and 4G wireless base stations. Tensilica plans other ConnX family members for the low-power requirements of the handset market.
Tensilica Announces High-Performance ConnX Baseband Engine for LTE and 4G Wireless DSP Handsets and Base Stations
Source: Tensilica press release
Tensilica, Inc. today announced the first member of its new ConnX family of digital signal processor (DSP) cores for system-on-chip (SOC) design. The ConnX Baseband Engine enables efficient baseband processing for 3G, LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and 4G wireless equipment with its scalable, high-performance DSP architecture that provides industry leading computational throughput of 16 18-bit MACs per cycle. The ConnX Baseband Engine features an optimized instruction set, high memory bandwidth, scalable clustering, and efficient compiler support with an easy programming model for SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) vectorization and other DSP functions. This high performance core is also an effective solution for multi-standard fixed and mobile DTV broadcast demodulators.
Tensilica, Inc. today announced the first member of its new ConnX family of digital signal processor (DSP) cores for system-on-chip (SOC) design. The ConnX Baseband Engine enables efficient baseband processing for 3G, LTE (Long-Term Evolution) and 4G wireless equipment with its scalable, high-performance DSP architecture that provides industry leading computational throughput of 16 18-bit MACs per cycle. The ConnX Baseband Engine features an optimized instruction set, high memory bandwidth, scalable clustering, and efficient compiler support with an easy programming model for SIMD (Single Instruction, Multiple Data) vectorization and other DSP functions. This high performance core is also an effective solution for multi-standard fixed and mobile DTV broadcast demodulators.
Andrew Adds LTE to Drive-Testing Solution, Highlighting the Easy Upgrade Path for Invex.NxG i.Scan
Source: Andrew press release
Early adopters of the next generation network technology Long Term Evolution (LTE) now have an easy-to-use drive-test scanner, the Invex.NxG™ i.Scan™, thanks to Andrew Solutions, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader in wireless communication systems and products.
Andrew has added LTE testing capability to i.Scan and created a new downconverter module that can easily be plugged into the i.Scan unit for testing LTE network performance. The ease of upgrading to LTE testing with i.Scan highlights the product’s intended design as a lower total cost of ownership tool. Supporting two downconverter modules that can test up to six frequency bands simultaneously, the i.Scan receiver offers wireless operators multi-functionality and an easy upgrade path.
Early adopters of the next generation network technology Long Term Evolution (LTE) now have an easy-to-use drive-test scanner, the Invex.NxG™ i.Scan™, thanks to Andrew Solutions, the CommScope, Inc. division that is a global leader in wireless communication systems and products.
Andrew has added LTE testing capability to i.Scan and created a new downconverter module that can easily be plugged into the i.Scan unit for testing LTE network performance. The ease of upgrading to LTE testing with i.Scan highlights the product’s intended design as a lower total cost of ownership tool. Supporting two downconverter modules that can test up to six frequency bands simultaneously, the i.Scan receiver offers wireless operators multi-functionality and an easy upgrade path.
Nokia Siemens Networks signs agreement with Nortel to purchase LTE and CDMA assets
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks has taken a significant step towards strengthening its leadership in Long Term Evolution, or LTE, next generation wireless technology and expanding its market presence in North America with an agreement to acquire key assets from Nortel.
The planned USD 650 million acquisition, which will bring together the highly complementary assets of the two companies in the field of mobile radio access, adds further key talent and resources to enhance Nokia Siemens Networks' existing strength and momentum in LTE. The acquisition of Nortel's profitable CDMA business would significantly improve Nokia Siemens Networks' presence in North America and make it a leading supplier of wireless infrastructure products in the region.
Welcome messages (including a video) from the CEO and COO of NSN are here. - Hyung
Nokia Siemens Networks has taken a significant step towards strengthening its leadership in Long Term Evolution, or LTE, next generation wireless technology and expanding its market presence in North America with an agreement to acquire key assets from Nortel.
The planned USD 650 million acquisition, which will bring together the highly complementary assets of the two companies in the field of mobile radio access, adds further key talent and resources to enhance Nokia Siemens Networks' existing strength and momentum in LTE. The acquisition of Nortel's profitable CDMA business would significantly improve Nokia Siemens Networks' presence in North America and make it a leading supplier of wireless infrastructure products in the region.
Welcome messages (including a video) from the CEO and COO of NSN are here. - Hyung
Friday, June 19, 2009
Huawei and Netcom Showcase "Live" Commercial LTE Services
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei and Netcom (subsidiary of TeliaSonera in Norway) today announced a successful showcase of "live" services over the world' s first commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution) network in Oslo, Norway after the world's first mobile broadband Internet connection was achieved early this month.
Versatile applications that have a high requirement on bandwidth and latency such as VoD (Video on Demand), video streaming, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), web surfing, video conferencing and video telephony were demonstrated under real outfield network conditions. Through the adoption of key LTE technologies such as MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) and OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex), the network is able to deliver download peak data rate of up to 150Mbps in one LTE cell with multiple terminals.
Huawei and Netcom (subsidiary of TeliaSonera in Norway) today announced a successful showcase of "live" services over the world' s first commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution) network in Oslo, Norway after the world's first mobile broadband Internet connection was achieved early this month.
Versatile applications that have a high requirement on bandwidth and latency such as VoD (Video on Demand), video streaming, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), web surfing, video conferencing and video telephony were demonstrated under real outfield network conditions. Through the adoption of key LTE technologies such as MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) and OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplex), the network is able to deliver download peak data rate of up to 150Mbps in one LTE cell with multiple terminals.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
LG shows off the world’s first 4G (LTE) modem
Source: Unwired View
While we’re still waiting for a 4G / LTE network to be commercially launched anywhere in the world, LG has recently showcased the first-ever LTE USB modem.
Presented in Singapore, during CommunicAsia 2009, the new LG modem is capable of providing data transfers of up to 100 Mbps over a mobile network – thus being much faster than any 3G modem currently available.
While we’re still waiting for a 4G / LTE network to be commercially launched anywhere in the world, LG has recently showcased the first-ever LTE USB modem.
Presented in Singapore, during CommunicAsia 2009, the new LG modem is capable of providing data transfers of up to 100 Mbps over a mobile network – thus being much faster than any 3G modem currently available.
ZTE Pumps Its LTE Credentials
Source: Light Reading
Mindful that some of its key mobile infrastructure rivals have been building reputations as the go-to companies for LTE (Long Term Evolution) network gear, Chinese vendor ZTE Corp. has been pushing its next-generation wireless credentials here in Singapore with talk of two impending carrier field trials.
Vendors such as Alcatel-Lucent , Ericsson AB , Fujitsu Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and NEC Corp. have all announced LTE engagements with carriers, including NTT DoCoMo Inc., TeliaSonera AB, and Verizon Wireless , which are looking to add LTE capabilities to their commercial operations within the next few years.
Mindful that some of its key mobile infrastructure rivals have been building reputations as the go-to companies for LTE (Long Term Evolution) network gear, Chinese vendor ZTE Corp. has been pushing its next-generation wireless credentials here in Singapore with talk of two impending carrier field trials.
Vendors such as Alcatel-Lucent , Ericsson AB , Fujitsu Ltd., Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd., and NEC Corp. have all announced LTE engagements with carriers, including NTT DoCoMo Inc., TeliaSonera AB, and Verizon Wireless , which are looking to add LTE capabilities to their commercial operations within the next few years.
Huawei: Don't skip 3G for 4G
Source: ZDNet Asia
-Operators in emerging markets on the path to LTE (long term evolution) would be better off making incremental upgrades of their GSM networks, rather than leapfrog the intermediary standards, urged a market player.
Min Chung-Yen, Huawei Technologies' Asia-Pacific senior director of marketing and strategy, referred to a technology migration path recommended by industry initiative, 3G Partnership Project (3GPP), which outlines a gradual upgrade from GSM to UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), followed by HSPA, and then LTE. This migration path has been popular with operators, Min said Thursday, during a presentation at the Next-Generation Broadband Forum, held at imbX 2009. Huawei is China's largest networking and telecommunications equipment provider.
-Operators in emerging markets on the path to LTE (long term evolution) would be better off making incremental upgrades of their GSM networks, rather than leapfrog the intermediary standards, urged a market player.
Min Chung-Yen, Huawei Technologies' Asia-Pacific senior director of marketing and strategy, referred to a technology migration path recommended by industry initiative, 3G Partnership Project (3GPP), which outlines a gradual upgrade from GSM to UMTS (universal mobile telecommunications system), followed by HSPA, and then LTE. This migration path has been popular with operators, Min said Thursday, during a presentation at the Next-Generation Broadband Forum, held at imbX 2009. Huawei is China's largest networking and telecommunications equipment provider.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
A Dozen Operators Launching LTE Services in 2010
Source: ABI research press release
The tally of wireless operators committed to deploying LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks and offering LTE-based services to their subscribers in 2010 has climbed to at least 12, according to a major new study from ABI Research. By the following year nearly 34 million users worldwide are forecast to subscribe to the new ultra-fast data services, which promise speeds rivaling those available via cable or DSL.
“LTE – GSM Long Term Evolution” provides insight into a number of operators’ strategies, vendor solutions, frequency bands used and latest development in the IPR analysis. A list of all operators with defined LTE plans is also included, along with potential CAPEX spending and a variety of forecasts.
The tally of wireless operators committed to deploying LTE (Long Term Evolution) networks and offering LTE-based services to their subscribers in 2010 has climbed to at least 12, according to a major new study from ABI Research. By the following year nearly 34 million users worldwide are forecast to subscribe to the new ultra-fast data services, which promise speeds rivaling those available via cable or DSL.
“LTE – GSM Long Term Evolution” provides insight into a number of operators’ strategies, vendor solutions, frequency bands used and latest development in the IPR analysis. A list of all operators with defined LTE plans is also included, along with potential CAPEX spending and a variety of forecasts.
SAI Launches 4G End-to-End LTE UE and LTE eNodeB System Technologies
Source: PR Newswire
SAI Technology Inc. (SAI), a leading developer of advanced wireless and security technology solutions, announced it has introduced the world's first complete end-to-end LTE (Long Term Evolution) software protocol stack (PDCP, RLC, RRC, MAC & PHY-MAC API's) and system infrastructure software that is openly available to customers and development partners.
SAI Technology Inc. (SAI), a leading developer of advanced wireless and security technology solutions, announced it has introduced the world's first complete end-to-end LTE (Long Term Evolution) software protocol stack (PDCP, RLC, RRC, MAC & PHY-MAC API's) and system infrastructure software that is openly available to customers and development partners.
Monday, June 15, 2009
From 3G to LTE: Latin America’s Path to Mobile Broadband
Source: Pyramid Research
Mobile data usage in Latin America, like mobile usage everywhere, is growing. With 20% of mobile services revenue coming from data in 2009, the region has entered a stage when data services are essential to the whole mobile business model. Messaging and value-added services are the two main components of mobile data revenue today, and while messaging will remain the primary source of data revenue, new content and advanced mobile devices are encouraging Latin Americans to embrace high-speed services and applications in greater numbers. Access networks still have to be improved significantly in order to meet subscribers' growing quality and speed expectations. In fact, by accelerating data's contribution to overall mobile revenue, such improvements are critical to fuelling mobile revenue growth.
This Insider focuses on mobile network technologies, analyzing their role in building dynamic mobile broadband markets across Latin America. We examine the state of network technology adoption to identify the role of dominant standards in mobile data growth. We also look at how competitive pressures from CDMA EV-DO and Mobile WiMAX are boosting that growth, and whether strategic decisions by alternative mobile operators could accelerate 4G uptake. The Insider ends with three case studies of specific conditions in and expectations for Brazil, Chile and Mexico.
Mobile data usage in Latin America, like mobile usage everywhere, is growing. With 20% of mobile services revenue coming from data in 2009, the region has entered a stage when data services are essential to the whole mobile business model. Messaging and value-added services are the two main components of mobile data revenue today, and while messaging will remain the primary source of data revenue, new content and advanced mobile devices are encouraging Latin Americans to embrace high-speed services and applications in greater numbers. Access networks still have to be improved significantly in order to meet subscribers' growing quality and speed expectations. In fact, by accelerating data's contribution to overall mobile revenue, such improvements are critical to fuelling mobile revenue growth.
This Insider focuses on mobile network technologies, analyzing their role in building dynamic mobile broadband markets across Latin America. We examine the state of network technology adoption to identify the role of dominant standards in mobile data growth. We also look at how competitive pressures from CDMA EV-DO and Mobile WiMAX are boosting that growth, and whether strategic decisions by alternative mobile operators could accelerate 4G uptake. The Insider ends with three case studies of specific conditions in and expectations for Brazil, Chile and Mexico.
Some Taiwan WiMAX licensees looking to switch to LTE technology
Source: DigiTimes
Some WiMAX licensees in Taiwan are considering bypassing WiMAX technology and instead switching directly to Long Term Evolution (LTE), according to sources within the WiMAX segment.
However, Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) stated that it will have to consult with other government agencies before allowing WiMAX licensees to migrate to LTE because some licensees have received government subsidies to set up their WiMAX networks.
Tatung InfoComm, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and First International Telecom (Fitel) are the partners for the Taiwan government-backed M-Taiwan (mobile Taiwan) program.
None of the WiMAX licensees have submitted application for switching to LTE service so far, NCC noted.
Some WiMAX licensees in Taiwan are considering bypassing WiMAX technology and instead switching directly to Long Term Evolution (LTE), according to sources within the WiMAX segment.
However, Taiwan's National Communications Commission (NCC) stated that it will have to consult with other government agencies before allowing WiMAX licensees to migrate to LTE because some licensees have received government subsidies to set up their WiMAX networks.
Tatung InfoComm, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and First International Telecom (Fitel) are the partners for the Taiwan government-backed M-Taiwan (mobile Taiwan) program.
None of the WiMAX licensees have submitted application for switching to LTE service so far, NCC noted.
Public safety groups endorse LTE as broadband solution
Source: Urgent Communications
Three influential public-safety organizations — the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the National Public-Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) — have taken action during the last two days to endorse LTE as the technological standard for the proposed 700 MHz national broadband network for first responders.
Three influential public-safety organizations — the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO), the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) and the National Public-Safety Telecommunications Council (NPSTC) — have taken action during the last two days to endorse LTE as the technological standard for the proposed 700 MHz national broadband network for first responders.
Thursday, June 11, 2009
DoCoMo, KDDI, 2 Others OK'd For 3.9G Cellular Service
Source: Nikkei.com
The Communications Ministry said Wednesday that it has approved business plans for next-generation cellular phone services submitted by NTT DoCoMo Inc., KDDI Corp., Softbank Mobile Corp. and Emobile Ltd.
Following the approval, they will likely roll out so-called 3.9G (3.9-generation) cellular phone services between September 2010 and late 2012.
The Communications Ministry said Wednesday that it has approved business plans for next-generation cellular phone services submitted by NTT DoCoMo Inc., KDDI Corp., Softbank Mobile Corp. and Emobile Ltd.
Following the approval, they will likely roll out so-called 3.9G (3.9-generation) cellular phone services between September 2010 and late 2012.
LTE devices must support IPv6, says Verizon
Source: Network World
Any manufacturers who want their devices to work on Verizon's upcoming Long Term Evolution network will have to give them the ability to support IPv6.
According to device requirements Verizon released earlier this year, any device that hooks onto the LTE network currently being built on the 700MHz band "shall support IPv6" and further states that "the device shall be assigned an IPv6 address whenever it attaches to the LTE network." The requirements make support for IPv4 optional and state that any device supporting IPv4 "shall be able to support simultaneous IPv6 and IPv4 sessions."
Any manufacturers who want their devices to work on Verizon's upcoming Long Term Evolution network will have to give them the ability to support IPv6.
According to device requirements Verizon released earlier this year, any device that hooks onto the LTE network currently being built on the 700MHz band "shall support IPv6" and further states that "the device shall be assigned an IPv6 address whenever it attaches to the LTE network." The requirements make support for IPv4 optional and state that any device supporting IPv4 "shall be able to support simultaneous IPv6 and IPv4 sessions."
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
DoCoMo Shells Out on LTE
Source: Light Reading Asia
NTT DoCoMo Inc. is set to invest ¥300 billion to ¥400 billion ($3.06 billion to $4.07 billion) in its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network during the next five years, The Nikkei reports.
DoCoMo's president, Ryuji Yamada, told the Global ICT Summit 2009 (an event hosted by The Nikkei and Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) that the carrier intends to roll out 20,000 base stations that will cover 50 percent of the Japanese population by 2014, according to the report.
NTT DoCoMo Inc. is set to invest ¥300 billion to ¥400 billion ($3.06 billion to $4.07 billion) in its Long Term Evolution (LTE) network during the next five years, The Nikkei reports.
DoCoMo's president, Ryuji Yamada, told the Global ICT Summit 2009 (an event hosted by The Nikkei and Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications) that the carrier intends to roll out 20,000 base stations that will cover 50 percent of the Japanese population by 2014, according to the report.
Monday, June 8, 2009
LTE Tests for the Future
Source: Unstrung Insider press release
If Long Term Evolution (LTE) goals are to be believed, then network equipment vendors and service providers will be seeing improved spectral efficiency, lowered costs, offering increased applications, and integrating with more open standards. While some vendors say that they expect to have their LTE rollouts ready as early as the end of 2009, most believe it will not happen until early 2010.
This report examines applications in the emerging LTE testing market, including a comparative analysis of solutions. The report analyzes the types of test suites on offer and how those products will be applied to maximize LTE service levels, shorten development cycles, accelerate time to market, and optimize network operation and performance. It also examines how LTE testing vendors help their users achieve operational savings. Further, the report examines challenges the LTE testing market faces, trends in the industry, and how the economy is affecting the industry. Finally, it provides a competitive analysis of seven top suppliers of LTE testing products.
If Long Term Evolution (LTE) goals are to be believed, then network equipment vendors and service providers will be seeing improved spectral efficiency, lowered costs, offering increased applications, and integrating with more open standards. While some vendors say that they expect to have their LTE rollouts ready as early as the end of 2009, most believe it will not happen until early 2010.
This report examines applications in the emerging LTE testing market, including a comparative analysis of solutions. The report analyzes the types of test suites on offer and how those products will be applied to maximize LTE service levels, shorten development cycles, accelerate time to market, and optimize network operation and performance. It also examines how LTE testing vendors help their users achieve operational savings. Further, the report examines challenges the LTE testing market faces, trends in the industry, and how the economy is affecting the industry. Finally, it provides a competitive analysis of seven top suppliers of LTE testing products.
Friday, June 5, 2009
New study investigates tomorrow’s LTE mobile broadband ecosystem
Source: UMTS Forum
Industry will be ready for LTE, says UMTS Forum report.
A major new report from the UMTS Forum presents a positive picture of LTE’s transformation of the global market for mobile broadband.
The report – titled “LTE Mobile Broadband Ecosystem: the Global Opportunity” and produced by global consulting firm Ovum with inputs from UMTS Forum project team members – offers detailed analysis and insight into key issues shaping tomorrow’s mobile broadband ecosystem.
Available free of charge to UMTS Forum members, the report explores key success factors, enablers, challenges and risk factors that will determine the global market success of 3G LTE (Long Term Evolution).
Industry will be ready for LTE, says UMTS Forum report.
A major new report from the UMTS Forum presents a positive picture of LTE’s transformation of the global market for mobile broadband.
The report – titled “LTE Mobile Broadband Ecosystem: the Global Opportunity” and produced by global consulting firm Ovum with inputs from UMTS Forum project team members – offers detailed analysis and insight into key issues shaping tomorrow’s mobile broadband ecosystem.
Available free of charge to UMTS Forum members, the report explores key success factors, enablers, challenges and risk factors that will determine the global market success of 3G LTE (Long Term Evolution).
T-Mobile Austria tests LTE
Source: TeleGeography
T-Mobile Austria has installed a trial Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in its Vienna Rennweg store, to showcase the technology. T-Mobile contracted Huawei as technical partner and equipment supplier for the project. Jim Burke, chief technical officer, said, ‘From our perspective, we present in this showcase two world premieres; for the first time a speed of over 130Mbps over the air interface has been reached, with four modems simultaneously active in a cell.’ T-Mobile has called for the Austrian government to consider the distribution of 2.6GHz frequencies, so it can prepare to launch the technology on a commercial basis.
T-Mobile Austria has installed a trial Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in its Vienna Rennweg store, to showcase the technology. T-Mobile contracted Huawei as technical partner and equipment supplier for the project. Jim Burke, chief technical officer, said, ‘From our perspective, we present in this showcase two world premieres; for the first time a speed of over 130Mbps over the air interface has been reached, with four modems simultaneously active in a cell.’ T-Mobile has called for the Austrian government to consider the distribution of 2.6GHz frequencies, so it can prepare to launch the technology on a commercial basis.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Huawei and TeliaSonera achieves world' s first LTE mobile broadband connection
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei and TeliaSonera/Netcom, today announced the world' s first mobile broadband Internet connection over a live commercial LTE network in Oslo, Norway.
This demonstration saw download speeds to mobile devices greater than what is currently available. Based on Huawei' s LTE solution, TeliaSonera' s LTE network will benefit from high quality and extensive capacity to provide end users with the best mobile communication experience.
Huawei and TeliaSonera/Netcom, today announced the world' s first mobile broadband Internet connection over a live commercial LTE network in Oslo, Norway.
This demonstration saw download speeds to mobile devices greater than what is currently available. Based on Huawei' s LTE solution, TeliaSonera' s LTE network will benefit from high quality and extensive capacity to provide end users with the best mobile communication experience.
Clearwire CEO sees no threat from LTE
Source: telecoms.com
“LTE is going to have some disadvantages,” says Bill Morrow, Clearwire CEO. Speaking to telecoms.com about the potential ‘threat’ from LTE in light of Verizon’s plans to roll out the rival ‘4G’ technology in 20 to 30 US markets by the end of next year, he adds: “Verizon is going to launch with a pre-standard technology, so it’s not going to be very easy for the device and infrastructure manufacturers to create something in terms of scale. There is also the problem of converting pre-standard equipment [once the standard has been settled].”
“LTE is going to have some disadvantages,” says Bill Morrow, Clearwire CEO. Speaking to telecoms.com about the potential ‘threat’ from LTE in light of Verizon’s plans to roll out the rival ‘4G’ technology in 20 to 30 US markets by the end of next year, he adds: “Verizon is going to launch with a pre-standard technology, so it’s not going to be very easy for the device and infrastructure manufacturers to create something in terms of scale. There is also the problem of converting pre-standard equipment [once the standard has been settled].”
NGMN Alliance and TD Industry Association Initiate Cooperation on Next Generation Mobile Networks
Source: TDIA press release
NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) board meeting and executive committee meeting were held in Beijing on May 12, 2009. Vice president of China Mobile and board member of NGMN Sha, Yuejia, other CTOs and senior executives from foreign mainstream operators, including AT&T, KDDI, KPN/E-Plus, LG Telecom, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, SK Telecom, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, TeliaSonera, T-Mobile, Vodafone, etc. attended the meeting. During the meeting, the requirements on 2010-2011 terminal products of LTE initial stage, including that to set up two frequency bands of TDD, 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz to be the basic frequency band, were discussed and approved. It is decided that NGMN would exert more efforts in promoting the test work of LTE and resource sharing among operators to accelerate the maturity of the technology. Foreign operators showed great interests in the cooperation with China Mobile to promote the sharing of technological advantage, application scenarios, research on product requirements as well as test and operation of TD-LTE.
NGMN (Next Generation Mobile Networks) board meeting and executive committee meeting were held in Beijing on May 12, 2009. Vice president of China Mobile and board member of NGMN Sha, Yuejia, other CTOs and senior executives from foreign mainstream operators, including AT&T, KDDI, KPN/E-Plus, LG Telecom, NTT DOCOMO, Orange, SK Telecom, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, TeliaSonera, T-Mobile, Vodafone, etc. attended the meeting. During the meeting, the requirements on 2010-2011 terminal products of LTE initial stage, including that to set up two frequency bands of TDD, 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz to be the basic frequency band, were discussed and approved. It is decided that NGMN would exert more efforts in promoting the test work of LTE and resource sharing among operators to accelerate the maturity of the technology. Foreign operators showed great interests in the cooperation with China Mobile to promote the sharing of technological advantage, application scenarios, research on product requirements as well as test and operation of TD-LTE.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Core Network Challenges LTE Vendors
Source: Unstrung
The core network requirements for next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) are so demanding that vendors have revamped their products and strategies, Unstrung has found.
As vendors jostle for position to prove they have what it takes in LTE and the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Ericsson AB is so far the only vendor with more than one operator customer for EPC equipment. TeliaSonera AB and Verizon Wireless have both selected Ericsson, not only for LTE radio access equipment, but also for EPC gear.
The core network requirements for next-generation Long Term Evolution (LTE) are so demanding that vendors have revamped their products and strategies, Unstrung has found.
As vendors jostle for position to prove they have what it takes in LTE and the Evolved Packet Core (EPC), Ericsson AB is so far the only vendor with more than one operator customer for EPC equipment. TeliaSonera AB and Verizon Wireless have both selected Ericsson, not only for LTE radio access equipment, but also for EPC gear.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Technical papers on WiMAX available in this month's IEEE Communications Magazine
For those of you who are interested in WiMAX, the June issue of IEEE Communications Magazine contains papers on recent developments in WiMAX along with a couple of LTE papers. The papers can be downloaded from here.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Starent Networks to Provide Multimedia Core for Cox Communications' Wireless Network
Source: Starent Networks press release
Enables Wireless Data and Multimedia Services to Meet Evolving Customer Needs While Providing Flexible Evolution Path to LTE.
Starent Networks, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced that Cox Communications, the third largest cable provider in the United States, has selected its industry-leading multimedia core networking solutions for its wireless network.
With its flexible architecture, Starent’s platforms are designed for 3G mobile broadband with the upgradeability and flexibility to allow mobile operators to smoothly migrate their networks to next generation platforms without a forklift upgrade.
Enables Wireless Data and Multimedia Services to Meet Evolving Customer Needs While Providing Flexible Evolution Path to LTE.
Starent Networks, a leading provider of infrastructure solutions that enable mobile operators to deliver multimedia services, today announced that Cox Communications, the third largest cable provider in the United States, has selected its industry-leading multimedia core networking solutions for its wireless network.
With its flexible architecture, Starent’s platforms are designed for 3G mobile broadband with the upgradeability and flexibility to allow mobile operators to smoothly migrate their networks to next generation platforms without a forklift upgrade.
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