Source: Infineon press release
Infineon Technologies AG, one of the leading semiconductor companies for mobile phone solutions, and Nokia, the world’s largest manufacturer of mobile phones and services, today announced a cooperation to develop advanced radio frequency (RF) transceiver solutions. The agreement covers a non-exclusive collaboration to ensure the compatibility and interworking of Nokia’s advanced licensable baseband modem technologies and Infineon’s leading RF solutions.
Nokia and Infineon will work together to ensure that current and future generations of Nokia’s leading licensable modem designs work seamlessly with Infineon’s leading RF transceiver solutions, giving the industry access to complete modem solutions for HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) through LTE (Long Term Evolution) and beyond.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Telefónica to run LTE trial with Nokia Siemens Networks
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks has been selected to participate in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial in the Czech Republic, as part of LTE trials that Telefónica will be running in about half a dozen countries in Europe and Latin America. During the six-month trial, Nokia Siemens Networks will demonstrate its end-to-end LTE solution that allows operators to offer a completely new mobile experience to their customers.
Nokia Siemens Networks has been selected to participate in a Long Term Evolution (LTE) trial in the Czech Republic, as part of LTE trials that Telefónica will be running in about half a dozen countries in Europe and Latin America. During the six-month trial, Nokia Siemens Networks will demonstrate its end-to-end LTE solution that allows operators to offer a completely new mobile experience to their customers.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Market Report - Evolved Packet Core for LTE: Market Forecast & Competitive Analysis
Source: Heavy Reading
Evolved Packet Core for LTE: Market Forecast & Competitive Analysis provides a crucial roadmap that charts how network operators will migrate to LTE/SAE, and how that migration will shape their core network technology choices. It identifies and analyzes the key technology and deployment issues that mobile operators must deal with regarding the transition from 2G and 3G to LTE, and assesses technology platforms and choices for EPC network elements in the context of evolving control- and bearer-plane requirements.
Evolved Packet Core for LTE: Market Forecast & Competitive Analysis provides a crucial roadmap that charts how network operators will migrate to LTE/SAE, and how that migration will shape their core network technology choices. It identifies and analyzes the key technology and deployment issues that mobile operators must deal with regarding the transition from 2G and 3G to LTE, and assesses technology platforms and choices for EPC network elements in the context of evolving control- and bearer-plane requirements.
Nokia Siemens Networks and LG complete first end-to-end interoperability testing of LTE
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks and LG have recently completed the first end-to-end LTE interoperability tests in the 2100 MHz frequency band, the spectrum where first commercial deployments are expected in Japan. The successful interoperability tests are another important milestone in the commercialization of LTE.
The first of a series of end-to-end tests were completed with successful data calls, and demonstrated the interoperability of Nokia Siemens Networks LTE radio equipment and Evolved Packet Core network elements with an LTE USB Datacard from LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications.
Nokia Siemens Networks and LG have recently completed the first end-to-end LTE interoperability tests in the 2100 MHz frequency band, the spectrum where first commercial deployments are expected in Japan. The successful interoperability tests are another important milestone in the commercialization of LTE.
The first of a series of end-to-end tests were completed with successful data calls, and demonstrated the interoperability of Nokia Siemens Networks LTE radio equipment and Evolved Packet Core network elements with an LTE USB Datacard from LG Electronics (LG), a global leader and technology innovator in mobile communications.
Telecom Italia 4G LTE makes its debut
Source: Telecom Italia press release
The world’s first pre-commercial trial of “4G” LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology is now underway in Turin. This new mobile broadband network offers data transmission speeds of up to 140Mbit/s, making it possible to provide new services such as high-definition video conferencing, remote office access and mobile video chat.
Telecom Italia has begun the world’s first pre-commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution) new technology trial as part of its ongoing development of a fourth-generation mobile ultra-broadband network.
The trial, which is being conducted in Turin with technology partner Huawei, uses 14 new LTE radio stations around the centre of town which are perfectly integrated into the existing mobile infrastructure. These stations provide bandwidth in excess of 140Mit/s for each cell, and can handle three high bandwidth voice/data connections simultaneously.
The world’s first pre-commercial trial of “4G” LTE (Long Term Evolution) technology is now underway in Turin. This new mobile broadband network offers data transmission speeds of up to 140Mbit/s, making it possible to provide new services such as high-definition video conferencing, remote office access and mobile video chat.
Telecom Italia has begun the world’s first pre-commercial LTE (Long Term Evolution) new technology trial as part of its ongoing development of a fourth-generation mobile ultra-broadband network.
The trial, which is being conducted in Turin with technology partner Huawei, uses 14 new LTE radio stations around the centre of town which are perfectly integrated into the existing mobile infrastructure. These stations provide bandwidth in excess of 140Mit/s for each cell, and can handle three high bandwidth voice/data connections simultaneously.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Finland Completes Radio Spectrum Auction
Source: Cellular-News
Finland's first radio spectrum auction, for the 2500-2690 Mhz band has finally closed after five days and included 27 rounds. The final sum amounted to EUR 3.8 million.
Finland's first radio spectrum auction, for the 2500-2690 Mhz band has finally closed after five days and included 27 rounds. The final sum amounted to EUR 3.8 million.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
3G Americas Publishes Report on Key Advantages of LTE TDD for Unpaired Spectrum in the Americas
Source: 3G Americas press release
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published an educational white paper titled, 3GPP LTE for TDD Spectrum in the Americas. The report provides a top-level overview on the considerations for deployment of Long Term Evolution (LTE) in Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology spectrum in the Americas and recommends LTE TDD as a mobile broadband solution to utilize valuable TDD spectrum assets in the region.
3G Americas, a wireless industry trade association representing the GSM family of technologies including LTE, today announced that it has published an educational white paper titled, 3GPP LTE for TDD Spectrum in the Americas. The report provides a top-level overview on the considerations for deployment of Long Term Evolution (LTE) in Time Division Duplex (TDD) technology spectrum in the Americas and recommends LTE TDD as a mobile broadband solution to utilize valuable TDD spectrum assets in the region.
Three Asian majors take different approaches to LTE trials
Source: Rethink Wireless
Much of the recent activity around LTE trials has centered on Europe, but this week the focus shifted east as three Asian carriers vyed for top billing with very different technical and commercial approaches to their plans to deploy the new system starting (in a limited way) late next year. As China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and SingTel outlined their plans, there was further progress in the thorny area of voice over LTE, with increased efforts to bring IMS and interim approaches into harmony.
Much of the recent activity around LTE trials has centered on Europe, but this week the focus shifted east as three Asian carriers vyed for top billing with very different technical and commercial approaches to their plans to deploy the new system starting (in a limited way) late next year. As China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and SingTel outlined their plans, there was further progress in the thorny area of voice over LTE, with increased efforts to bring IMS and interim approaches into harmony.
Alcatel-Lucent completes the world’s first data call on a live LTE network in the 800 MHz “European Digital Dividend” spectrum band
Source: Alcatel-Lucent press release
Alcatel-Lucent successfully completed the worldwide first long term evolution (LTE) data call on the 800 MHz “European Digital Dividend” (EDD) spectrum band in a live network. The call was completed in October at Alcatel-Lucent’s 4G/LTE end-to-end solutions center in Stuttgart, Germany, involved transmitting high-definition video streaming over the air using Alcatel-Lucent’s commercial infrastructure platforms and prototype mobile devices.
Alcatel-Lucent successfully completed the worldwide first long term evolution (LTE) data call on the 800 MHz “European Digital Dividend” (EDD) spectrum band in a live network. The call was completed in October at Alcatel-Lucent’s 4G/LTE end-to-end solutions center in Stuttgart, Germany, involved transmitting high-definition video streaming over the air using Alcatel-Lucent’s commercial infrastructure platforms and prototype mobile devices.
Sequans Gets VC for LTE
Source: Unstrung
The magic letters "LTE" have unlocked fresh funding for chip designer Sequans Communications , with Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola Ventures leading the round as strategic investors.
The magic letters "LTE" have unlocked fresh funding for chip designer Sequans Communications , with Alcatel-Lucent and Motorola Ventures leading the round as strategic investors.
VZW gains edge in global LTE race
Source: Telephony Online
Verizon Wireless’ chances of launching the world’s first long-term evolution (LTE) network just improved. The first operator to launch a 3G network, NTT DoCoMo announced today that it will launch commercial 4G services in the final month of 2010. Verizon hasn’t given exact dates for its own deployment in 2010, except to say will launch the service commercially in 25 to 30 markets in the second half of the year. VZW might be planning a grand unveiling at the end of the year, turning on 100 million pops of network coverage in one fell swoop–and Verizon certainly isn’t opposed to theatrics–but it’s much more likely it will gradually roll the service out throughout the latter half of the year, beating NTT DoCoMo to punch in the process.
Verizon Wireless’ chances of launching the world’s first long-term evolution (LTE) network just improved. The first operator to launch a 3G network, NTT DoCoMo announced today that it will launch commercial 4G services in the final month of 2010. Verizon hasn’t given exact dates for its own deployment in 2010, except to say will launch the service commercially in 25 to 30 markets in the second half of the year. VZW might be planning a grand unveiling at the end of the year, turning on 100 million pops of network coverage in one fell swoop–and Verizon certainly isn’t opposed to theatrics–but it’s much more likely it will gradually roll the service out throughout the latter half of the year, beating NTT DoCoMo to punch in the process.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
APAC Operators Commit to LTE
Source: Light Reading
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) is the latest operator to unveil its plans for the proto-4G mobile technology Long Term Evolution (LTE), announcing today its intention to conduct trials in four Asia/Pacific markets -- Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- starting in early 2010.
Also, news on NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, China Mobile, and Motorola. - Hyung
Singapore Telecommunications Ltd. (SingTel) is the latest operator to unveil its plans for the proto-4G mobile technology Long Term Evolution (LTE), announcing today its intention to conduct trials in four Asia/Pacific markets -- Singapore, Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines -- starting in early 2010.
Also, news on NTT DoCoMo, KDDI, China Mobile, and Motorola. - Hyung
Ericsson breaks with Juniper for LTE core network
Source: Rethink Wireless
The packet core network is looking increasingly bleak as a battleground for Juniper as it fights to narrow the gap with Cisco. The company reportedly lost out to its larger arch-rival in the acquisition of core networking specialist Starent, and now it will lose its key core partnership, with Ericsson, at the LTE stage.
This is hardly a surprise, given that the Swedish giant acquired Redback three years to bolster its own IP networking expertise, but it still reduces Juniper's influence outside its important venture with Nokia Siemens (mainly for Carrier Ethernet and backhaul, but capable of extending further). Ericsson will maintain its existing partnership with Juniper for 2G and 3G core systems, but will build its LTE product on the Redback Smart Edge platform.
The packet core network is looking increasingly bleak as a battleground for Juniper as it fights to narrow the gap with Cisco. The company reportedly lost out to its larger arch-rival in the acquisition of core networking specialist Starent, and now it will lose its key core partnership, with Ericsson, at the LTE stage.
This is hardly a surprise, given that the Swedish giant acquired Redback three years to bolster its own IP networking expertise, but it still reduces Juniper's influence outside its important venture with Nokia Siemens (mainly for Carrier Ethernet and backhaul, but capable of extending further). Ericsson will maintain its existing partnership with Juniper for 2G and 3G core systems, but will build its LTE product on the Redback Smart Edge platform.
Optus to launch LTE wireless trials
Source: iTnews
Optus will begin trials of long term evolution or '4G' mobile technology in the first half of next year as part of a coordinated regional test by its parent SingTel.
Australia's number two telco said the trial would take place "over a period of six to nine months" and would involve kit from Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, Nokia-Siemens Networks and ZTE.
Optus will begin trials of long term evolution or '4G' mobile technology in the first half of next year as part of a coordinated regional test by its parent SingTel.
Australia's number two telco said the trial would take place "over a period of six to nine months" and would involve kit from Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Huawei, NEC, Nokia-Siemens Networks and ZTE.
Kineto Announces Combined VoLGA/IMS Client for Voice over LTE
Source: Kineto Wireless press release
Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of solutions that enable delivery of mobile services over broadband, today announced the industry’s first software client that supports both VoLGA (voice over LTE via Generic Access) and IMS voice for LTE handsets.
Kineto Wireless, Inc., the key innovator and leading supplier of solutions that enable delivery of mobile services over broadband, today announced the industry’s first software client that supports both VoLGA (voice over LTE via Generic Access) and IMS voice for LTE handsets.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Qualcomm to Develop LTE Chips for China Mobile
Source: Trading Markets
Qualcomm Inc. will simultaneously develop LTE chips based on the FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) technologies. The CDMA chipset designer and supplier has reached an agreement with China Mobile Ltd. on the development, disclosed Wang Jianzhou, president of the Chinese mobile carrier.
Wang says that he has discussed with Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs and the latter promises that his company will pay equal attention to the development of TDD- and FDD-based LTE chips.
Qualcomm Inc. will simultaneously develop LTE chips based on the FDD (Frequency Division Duplex) and TDD (Time Division Duplex) technologies. The CDMA chipset designer and supplier has reached an agreement with China Mobile Ltd. on the development, disclosed Wang Jianzhou, president of the Chinese mobile carrier.
Wang says that he has discussed with Qualcomm CEO Paul Jacobs and the latter promises that his company will pay equal attention to the development of TDD- and FDD-based LTE chips.
Monday, November 16, 2009
3GPP Presentation: Proposal for Candidate Radio Interface Technologies for IMT‐Advanced Based on LTE Release 10 and Beyond (LTE‐Advanced)
Source: 3GPP
This is the 3GPP RAN Chairman's presentation that was used to introduce LTE and LTE-Advanced as the 3GPP candidate for IMT-Advanced. There are 60+ slides, that give full details of what to expect from LTE in Release 10. Thanks to Kevin Flynn of 3GPP for bringing this to my attention!
Hyung
This is the 3GPP RAN Chairman's presentation that was used to introduce LTE and LTE-Advanced as the 3GPP candidate for IMT-Advanced. There are 60+ slides, that give full details of what to expect from LTE in Release 10. Thanks to Kevin Flynn of 3GPP for bringing this to my attention!
Hyung
Qualcomm Takes Lead as 4G Patent Holder
Source: ABI Research
Qualcomm looks set to be the leading patent holder in 4G wireless communications after recording 24% of ETSI declarations surrounding LTE, as well as 16% of the 26,000 patents that have potential relevance to 4G technologies generally, including WiMAX. Other notable players in the LTE field include Interdigital (18%), Huawei (10%), LG (9%), Nokia (9%) and Samsung (7%). When considering the whole 4G environment Samsung takes second spot with 12% of all patent filings, and Nokia takes third with 6%.
Qualcomm looks set to be the leading patent holder in 4G wireless communications after recording 24% of ETSI declarations surrounding LTE, as well as 16% of the 26,000 patents that have potential relevance to 4G technologies generally, including WiMAX. Other notable players in the LTE field include Interdigital (18%), Huawei (10%), LG (9%), Nokia (9%) and Samsung (7%). When considering the whole 4G environment Samsung takes second spot with 12% of all patent filings, and Nokia takes third with 6%.
Qualcomm now has 4G licensing deals with the big three
Source: Rethink Wireless
Just as Samsung's renewal (without lawsuits) of its licensing deal with Qualcomm was the highlight of the chip company's recent Q3 results announcement, so the long line of product announcements at its analyst day last week were outshone by news on the IPR front. Few doubt Qualcomm's ability to compete in advanced cellphone silicon, but the patents licensing business that delivers so much of its profit and industry power has been under far more serious question, as major firms challenge the US giant's model, and the market shifts slowly towards platforms not based on CDMA. So Qualcomm backers were delighted at the news that LG had joined its compatriot in renewing its existing licensing deal, with none of the bitter dispute that surrounded Nokia's renewal last year, and that the big three phonemakers have all agreed to license Qualcomm '4G' technology.
Just as Samsung's renewal (without lawsuits) of its licensing deal with Qualcomm was the highlight of the chip company's recent Q3 results announcement, so the long line of product announcements at its analyst day last week were outshone by news on the IPR front. Few doubt Qualcomm's ability to compete in advanced cellphone silicon, but the patents licensing business that delivers so much of its profit and industry power has been under far more serious question, as major firms challenge the US giant's model, and the market shifts slowly towards platforms not based on CDMA. So Qualcomm backers were delighted at the news that LG had joined its compatriot in renewing its existing licensing deal, with none of the bitter dispute that surrounded Nokia's renewal last year, and that the big three phonemakers have all agreed to license Qualcomm '4G' technology.
SISVEL LTE Patent Pool Meeting to Advance IPR Licensing for 4G Technology
Source: Sisvel press release
Sisvel today announced that it will hold a two-day meeting of LTE (Long Term Evolution) / SAE (System Architecture Evolution) essential patent owners beginning on February 2, 2010, to discuss the formation of an LTE/SAE patent pool. Participants will include global technology leaders in the telecommunications industry and major international LTE/SAE stakeholders, and the meeting remains open to additional parties that hold an LTE essential patent or patent application as determined by an independent patent evaluator. All parties interested in participating in the formation of an LTE/SAE patent pool are invited to contact Sisvel as soon as possible to arrange an evaluation of essentiality in advance of the February meeting. To ensure completion of the evaluation in time to join the February meeting, patent owners should submit a patent no later than December 15, 2009.
Sisvel today announced that it will hold a two-day meeting of LTE (Long Term Evolution) / SAE (System Architecture Evolution) essential patent owners beginning on February 2, 2010, to discuss the formation of an LTE/SAE patent pool. Participants will include global technology leaders in the telecommunications industry and major international LTE/SAE stakeholders, and the meeting remains open to additional parties that hold an LTE essential patent or patent application as determined by an independent patent evaluator. All parties interested in participating in the formation of an LTE/SAE patent pool are invited to contact Sisvel as soon as possible to arrange an evaluation of essentiality in advance of the February meeting. To ensure completion of the evaluation in time to join the February meeting, patent owners should submit a patent no later than December 15, 2009.
Friday, November 13, 2009
LG licenses Qualcomm for 4G technology
Source: Reuters
Qualcomm Inc said LG Electronics Co Ltd is one of three major phone makers that agreed to license its 4G high-speed wireless technology, solidifying its position in the mobile market for years.
"This means they have 65 percent of the handset market signed up to long-term royalty agreements," JP Morgan analyst Steven O'Brien said. "We have more certainty in the royalty streams and cash flow streams from the major handset vendors."
Qualcomm Inc said LG Electronics Co Ltd is one of three major phone makers that agreed to license its 4G high-speed wireless technology, solidifying its position in the mobile market for years.
"This means they have 65 percent of the handset market signed up to long-term royalty agreements," JP Morgan analyst Steven O'Brien said. "We have more certainty in the royalty streams and cash flow streams from the major handset vendors."
GSMA: 87M LTE Subs by 2014
Source: Unstrung
The GSM Association (GSMA) is predicting that there will be 87 million subscribers using high-speed Long-Term Evolution (LTE) services by 2014 but that High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 3G networks will provide a much bigger cushion for users to fall back on by then.
The GSMA's director of technology, Dan Warren, dropped in on Unstrung this week to talk expected network numbers in the coming years of mobile broadband. One thing that emerged is that the trade body is expecting that the new-ish 3G technology will be with us long after after LTE is up and running.
The GSM Association (GSMA) is predicting that there will be 87 million subscribers using high-speed Long-Term Evolution (LTE) services by 2014 but that High-Speed Packet Access (HSPA) 3G networks will provide a much bigger cushion for users to fall back on by then.
The GSMA's director of technology, Dan Warren, dropped in on Unstrung this week to talk expected network numbers in the coming years of mobile broadband. One thing that emerged is that the trade body is expecting that the new-ish 3G technology will be with us long after after LTE is up and running.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Qualcomm Now Sampling Industry's First Dual-carrier HSPA+ and Multi-Mode 3G/LTE Chipsets for Global Markets
Source: PR Newswire
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it is sampling the industry's first chipsets for dual-carrier HSPA+ and multi-mode 3G/LTE. The Mobile Data Modem(TM) (MDM(TM)) MDM8220(TM) solution is the first chipset to support Dual-carrier High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+); and the MDM9200(TM) and the MDM9600(TM) chipsets are the industry's first multi-mode 3G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) solutions. These chipsets demonstrate significant progress toward enabling the mass-market commercial deployment of two next-generation network technologies that bring more advanced data capabilities to mobile devices for new global markets in addition to North America.
Qualcomm Incorporated, a leading developer and innovator of advanced wireless technologies, products and services, today announced that it is sampling the industry's first chipsets for dual-carrier HSPA+ and multi-mode 3G/LTE. The Mobile Data Modem(TM) (MDM(TM)) MDM8220(TM) solution is the first chipset to support Dual-carrier High-Speed Packet Access Plus (DC-HSPA+); and the MDM9200(TM) and the MDM9600(TM) chipsets are the industry's first multi-mode 3G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) solutions. These chipsets demonstrate significant progress toward enabling the mass-market commercial deployment of two next-generation network technologies that bring more advanced data capabilities to mobile devices for new global markets in addition to North America.
Motorola sees big opportunity for TD-LTE
Source: FierceBroadbandWireless
When it comes to the battle for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) contracts, incumbency is thrown out the window. It's a new slate that allows every vendor to compete for business. To wit: China's Huawei just last week snagged a big LTE contract with Norway's Telenor under the noses of Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks.
That's why Motorola is being very strategic about the contracts it goes after, said Bruce Brda, senior vice president and general manager of the vendor's wireless networks business, in an interview with FierceBroadbandWireless.
When it comes to the battle for 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) contracts, incumbency is thrown out the window. It's a new slate that allows every vendor to compete for business. To wit: China's Huawei just last week snagged a big LTE contract with Norway's Telenor under the noses of Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks.
That's why Motorola is being very strategic about the contracts it goes after, said Bruce Brda, senior vice president and general manager of the vendor's wireless networks business, in an interview with FierceBroadbandWireless.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
LG Telecom to complete nationwide 4G LTE network by 2013
Source: Digital Daily
LG Telecom announced that they plan to deploy a nationwide 4G LTE network by 2013, according to South Korean news source Digital Daily.
The news article is in Korean. - Hyung
LG Telecom announced that they plan to deploy a nationwide 4G LTE network by 2013, according to South Korean news source Digital Daily.
The news article is in Korean. - Hyung
One Voice for LTE is still not the only voice to be heard
Source: Ovum
A star-studded collection of the industry's greats have announced their endorsement of IMS as the royal road to voice in LTE networks, in an effort to head off the threat of fragmentation and delays.
A star-studded collection of the industry's greats have announced their endorsement of IMS as the royal road to voice in LTE networks, in an effort to head off the threat of fragmentation and delays.
Vodafone: No Need for LTE 'Til End of 2011
Source: Unstrung
Vodafone Group plc CEO Vittorio Colao is in no rush to roll out a brand-new proto-4G LTE network.
Colao, head of the world's largest operator by revenue, revealed today that Vodafone would not need to deploy LTE until the end of 2011 or "possibly 2012," and said that its evolved high-speed packet access (HSPA+) roadmap would meet its needs for the next two to three years.
Vodafone Group plc CEO Vittorio Colao is in no rush to roll out a brand-new proto-4G LTE network.
Colao, head of the world's largest operator by revenue, revealed today that Vodafone would not need to deploy LTE until the end of 2011 or "possibly 2012," and said that its evolved high-speed packet access (HSPA+) roadmap would meet its needs for the next two to three years.
Zain Bahrain drives forward with LTE upgrade
Source: ITP.net
Zain Bahrain, which became the first Middle East operator to announce it was upgrading its network to LTE in August, said that its upgrade plans are on track and that customers will soon enjoy faster data downloads and an enhanced user experience.
The company confirmed that work is in progress to move its network towards an all-IP, flat network through the introduction of Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) and the Middle East region's first LTE technology, which is being implemented by Nokia Siemens Networks.
Zain Bahrain, which became the first Middle East operator to announce it was upgrading its network to LTE in August, said that its upgrade plans are on track and that customers will soon enjoy faster data downloads and an enhanced user experience.
The company confirmed that work is in progress to move its network towards an all-IP, flat network through the introduction of Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) and the Middle East region's first LTE technology, which is being implemented by Nokia Siemens Networks.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Telenor selects Huawei and Starent for LTE network upgrade
Source: Telenor press release
Telenor is going to replace its entire mobile services infrastructure in Norway during the next years, with the aim of creating a flexible and cost efficient platform for mobile services. Huawei and Starent Networks have been chosen as the technology providers for the wireless network and mobile core network, respectively.
The scope of the agreement includes the delivery of equipment across technology generations and frequency bands, as well as multi-base stations for 2G, 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE. The change of providers will also entail digitisation, with the entire wireless network and core network being migrated to an IP-based platform.
Telenor is going to replace its entire mobile services infrastructure in Norway during the next years, with the aim of creating a flexible and cost efficient platform for mobile services. Huawei and Starent Networks have been chosen as the technology providers for the wireless network and mobile core network, respectively.
The scope of the agreement includes the delivery of equipment across technology generations and frequency bands, as well as multi-base stations for 2G, 3G/UMTS and 4G/LTE. The change of providers will also entail digitisation, with the entire wireless network and core network being migrated to an IP-based platform.
Huawei' s SAE Solution Successfully Completes TD-LTE Tests for 2010 Shanghai World Expo
Source: Huawei press release
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunication solutions to operators around the world, today announced that it' s SAE (System Architecture Evolution) solution has successfully completed all the mandatory and optional tests on the TD-LTE trial network for 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The tests were conducted by China Mobile Research Institute and Shanghai Mobile, a subsidiary of China Mobile, to evaluate the LTE/SAE solutions among all the leading vendors for deploying the commercial TD-LTE network for the coming event.
Huawei, a leader in providing next-generation telecommunication solutions to operators around the world, today announced that it' s SAE (System Architecture Evolution) solution has successfully completed all the mandatory and optional tests on the TD-LTE trial network for 2010 Shanghai World Expo. The tests were conducted by China Mobile Research Institute and Shanghai Mobile, a subsidiary of China Mobile, to evaluate the LTE/SAE solutions among all the leading vendors for deploying the commercial TD-LTE network for the coming event.
Video: 4X4 MIMO Technology for LTE - Ericsson
Source: Ericsson Technology Update
Leading the development of LTE technology, Ericsson is taking LTE to the next level. An advanced 4x4 MIMO antenna scheme is part of this development, yielding significant improvements in cell center and cell edge data rates. Test results for the 4x4 MIMO antenna schemes exhibit a download peak data rate of up to 300Mbps, twice that of first-generation 2x2 LTE systems.
Leading the development of LTE technology, Ericsson is taking LTE to the next level. An advanced 4x4 MIMO antenna scheme is part of this development, yielding significant improvements in cell center and cell edge data rates. Test results for the 4x4 MIMO antenna schemes exhibit a download peak data rate of up to 300Mbps, twice that of first-generation 2x2 LTE systems.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Global Telecom Companies Announce a Standards Based Solution for Voice and SMS Services over LTE
Source: AT&T press release
AT&T, Orange, Telefonica, TeliaSonera, Verizon, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Ericsson have defined the preferred way to ensure the smooth introduction and delivery of voice and SMS services on Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks worldwide.
The above telecommunications industry leaders have jointly developed a technical profile for LTE voice and SMS services, also known as the One Voice initiative. The profile defines an optimal set of existing 3GPP-specified functionalities that all industry stakeholders, including network vendors, service providers and handset manufacturers, can use to offer compatible LTE voice solutions.
Open collaborative discussions have concluded that the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) based solution, as defined by 3GPP, is the most applicable approach to meeting the consumers’ expectations for service quality, reliability and availability when moving from existing circuit switched telephony services to IP-based LTE services. This approach will also open the path to service convergence, as IMS is able to simultaneously serve broadband wireline and LTE wireless networks.
AT&T, Orange, Telefonica, TeliaSonera, Verizon, Vodafone, Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nokia, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Sony Ericsson have defined the preferred way to ensure the smooth introduction and delivery of voice and SMS services on Long Term Evolution (LTE) networks worldwide.
The above telecommunications industry leaders have jointly developed a technical profile for LTE voice and SMS services, also known as the One Voice initiative. The profile defines an optimal set of existing 3GPP-specified functionalities that all industry stakeholders, including network vendors, service providers and handset manufacturers, can use to offer compatible LTE voice solutions.
Open collaborative discussions have concluded that the IP Multimedia Subsystem (IMS) based solution, as defined by 3GPP, is the most applicable approach to meeting the consumers’ expectations for service quality, reliability and availability when moving from existing circuit switched telephony services to IP-based LTE services. This approach will also open the path to service convergence, as IMS is able to simultaneously serve broadband wireline and LTE wireless networks.
Dispelling LTE Myths
Source: 3GPP
At the recent Leadership meeting of 3GPP, the Technical Specification Group Chairmen sat down to discuss some of the Myths that surround LTE’s roll-out.
At the recent Leadership meeting of 3GPP, the Technical Specification Group Chairmen sat down to discuss some of the Myths that surround LTE’s roll-out.
Leading 4G Network Build, Verizon Wireless Also Focuses On Fueling LTE Ecosystem, Collaboration
Source: Verizon Wireless press release
At LTE Americas 2009, Verizon Wireless CTO Melone Outlines Wireless Leader’s Path to LTE.
From the LTE Americas 2009 Conference, Tony Melone, Verizon Wireless senior vice president and chief technology officer, said in his keynote this morning that Verizon Wireless’ commitment to network leadership is elementary as it rolls out the nation’s first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network, and that this leadership commitment extends to “fostering global collaboration and enabling the broader ecosystem needed to exploit the capabilities of a great network.” Melone’s full remarks may be found at www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
He reiterated the company’s aggressive 4G LTE network build plan, saying Verizon Wireless plans to launch in 25 to 30 markets in 2010 and cover virtually all of its current nationwide 3G footprint with the next-generation network by the end of 2013.
At LTE Americas 2009, Verizon Wireless CTO Melone Outlines Wireless Leader’s Path to LTE.
From the LTE Americas 2009 Conference, Tony Melone, Verizon Wireless senior vice president and chief technology officer, said in his keynote this morning that Verizon Wireless’ commitment to network leadership is elementary as it rolls out the nation’s first 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) wireless network, and that this leadership commitment extends to “fostering global collaboration and enabling the broader ecosystem needed to exploit the capabilities of a great network.” Melone’s full remarks may be found at www.verizonwireless.com/lte.
He reiterated the company’s aggressive 4G LTE network build plan, saying Verizon Wireless plans to launch in 25 to 30 markets in 2010 and cover virtually all of its current nationwide 3G footprint with the next-generation network by the end of 2013.
ng Connect Program Puts Connectivity in the Fast Lane with the LTE Connected Car Concept Vehicle
Source: ng Connect Program press release
Alcatel-Lucent, Atlantic Records, QNX Software Systems and Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Transform the In-Vehicle User Experience with the World’s First Integrated Connected Car Concept.
The ng Connect Program today announced the LTE Connected Car, a new concept vehicle, that illustrates how 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband access technology and the resulting ultra high bandwidth connectivity can bring a wide range of new capabilities to the automobile. The LTE Connected Car concept—a sophisticated, next-generation “smart” device on wheels supported by the most advanced wireless broadband networking technology available—offers a wide range of navigation, personal security, entertainment and infotainment services to both drivers and passengers alike.
Alcatel-Lucent, Atlantic Records, QNX Software Systems and Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Transform the In-Vehicle User Experience with the World’s First Integrated Connected Car Concept.
The ng Connect Program today announced the LTE Connected Car, a new concept vehicle, that illustrates how 4G/Long Term Evolution (LTE) mobile broadband access technology and the resulting ultra high bandwidth connectivity can bring a wide range of new capabilities to the automobile. The LTE Connected Car concept—a sophisticated, next-generation “smart” device on wheels supported by the most advanced wireless broadband networking technology available—offers a wide range of navigation, personal security, entertainment and infotainment services to both drivers and passengers alike.
Door open for 4 Taiwan telecom carriers to adopt TD-SCDMA or TD-LTE
Source: DigiTimes
Four of the five 3G mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan have adopted the WCDMA standard while reserving a 5MHz frequency band which may be used for TDD (time-division duplexing) technologies including the China-developed TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE standards, according to industry sources.
However, while the reservation has left room for cooperation between telecom carriers in Taiwan and China, the prohibitive costs and anemic demand mean 3G operators in Taiwan are unlikely to set up TD-SCDMA networks in the near future, the sources pointed
Four of the five 3G mobile telecom carriers in Taiwan have adopted the WCDMA standard while reserving a 5MHz frequency band which may be used for TDD (time-division duplexing) technologies including the China-developed TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE standards, according to industry sources.
However, while the reservation has left room for cooperation between telecom carriers in Taiwan and China, the prohibitive costs and anemic demand mean 3G operators in Taiwan are unlikely to set up TD-SCDMA networks in the near future, the sources pointed
Altair Semiconductor Announces Immediate Availability of LTE USB ExpressCard
Source: Altair Semiconductor press release
FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE supports testing and trials of Altair’s LTE baseband chip and LTE RF transceiver.
Altair Semiconductor, a 4G chip company developing the world’s most advanced mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced the immediate availability of its FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE (User Equipment).
FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE supports testing and trials of Altair’s LTE baseband chip and LTE RF transceiver.
Altair Semiconductor, a 4G chip company developing the world’s most advanced mobile semiconductors for handheld devices, today announced the immediate availability of its FourGee™ LTE USB ExpressCard UE (User Equipment).
LTE UE Stack from L&T Infotech Accelerates Availability of LTE Terminal Devices
Source: PR Newswire
L&T Infotech (http://www.Lntinfotech.com) announced today the availability of its 3GPP release LTE UE (User Equipment) protocol stack (Ver 8), helping to reduce time-to-market of LTE terminal devices.
L&T Infotech has developed LTE protocol stack, leveraging its vast experience in wireless technologies like CDMA, UMTS, EVDO, WLAN and WiMAX. The solution comprises Access Stratum and Non Access Stratum (NAS) layers as defined by 3GPP standards. L&T Infotech's LTE UE stack is compliant to March '09 3GPP Release 8, LTE specifications. The design is modular to accommodate further releases of the Release 8 Standard. The implementation is agnostic of underlying operating system and hardware. The data plane (MAC, RLC and PDCP) is extensively tested for all 8 Data Radio Bearers (DRBs) at UE simultaneously, with both Tx and Rx path configurations for various combinations of UM and AM mode. The Control Plane (RRC and NAS) supports L2/L1 configurations, bearer establishment, cell selection and mobility procedures.
L&T Infotech (http://www.Lntinfotech.com) announced today the availability of its 3GPP release LTE UE (User Equipment) protocol stack (Ver 8), helping to reduce time-to-market of LTE terminal devices.
L&T Infotech has developed LTE protocol stack, leveraging its vast experience in wireless technologies like CDMA, UMTS, EVDO, WLAN and WiMAX. The solution comprises Access Stratum and Non Access Stratum (NAS) layers as defined by 3GPP standards. L&T Infotech's LTE UE stack is compliant to March '09 3GPP Release 8, LTE specifications. The design is modular to accommodate further releases of the Release 8 Standard. The implementation is agnostic of underlying operating system and hardware. The data plane (MAC, RLC and PDCP) is extensively tested for all 8 Data Radio Bearers (DRBs) at UE simultaneously, with both Tx and Rx path configurations for various combinations of UM and AM mode. The Control Plane (RRC and NAS) supports L2/L1 configurations, bearer establishment, cell selection and mobility procedures.
Monday, November 2, 2009
AirHop Announces Evolved Self-Organized Networking Solution for 4G/LTE Wireless Networks
Source: AirHop Communications press release
AirHop Communications a developer of systems software that enables the deployment of high performance and highly differentiated 4G wireless networks, today announced eSON™ (evolved Self-Organized Networking), the first solution that solves the installation, operation and performance challenges of dense, small cell deployments for 4G/LTE networks.
AirHop Communications a developer of systems software that enables the deployment of high performance and highly differentiated 4G wireless networks, today announced eSON™ (evolved Self-Organized Networking), the first solution that solves the installation, operation and performance challenges of dense, small cell deployments for 4G/LTE networks.
Zain begins work on new upgrade
Source: Trade Arabia
Work has begun on Zain Bahrain’s ambitious network upgrade to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, being delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks.
This upgrade will enable Zain Bahrain customers to enjoy faster data downloads and enhanced customer experience, thanks to its transition to an all-IP, flat network through the introduction of Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) as a first stage, and then the Middle East region’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, said a statement.
Work has begun on Zain Bahrain’s ambitious network upgrade to Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, being delivered by Nokia Siemens Networks.
This upgrade will enable Zain Bahrain customers to enjoy faster data downloads and enhanced customer experience, thanks to its transition to an all-IP, flat network through the introduction of Internet High Speed Packet Access (I-HSPA) as a first stage, and then the Middle East region’s first Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, said a statement.
Nokia Siemens Networks conducts LTE interoperability testing with four leading device vendors
Source: Nokia Siemens Networks press release
Nokia Siemens Networks is conducting end-to-end LTE interoperability testing with four leading device vendors across several frequency bands required in different regions, including AWS, 700 MHz and 2100 MHz. The tests cover several steps in end-to-end network configuration based on commercial LTE hardware, including the Flexi Multiradio Base Station and the Evolved Packet Core, and standard compliant software. The availability of commercial LTE terminals from multiple vendors and proven interoperability with networks providers is a prerequisite for any operator to launch commercial LTE services.
Nokia Siemens Networks is conducting end-to-end LTE interoperability testing with four leading device vendors across several frequency bands required in different regions, including AWS, 700 MHz and 2100 MHz. The tests cover several steps in end-to-end network configuration based on commercial LTE hardware, including the Flexi Multiradio Base Station and the Evolved Packet Core, and standard compliant software. The availability of commercial LTE terminals from multiple vendors and proven interoperability with networks providers is a prerequisite for any operator to launch commercial LTE services.
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