Spectrum Analysis
• the average 3G spectrum cost/Hz is higher than the average WiMAX spectrum cost/Hz.
• WIMAX spectrum is more economical (because the total 3G spectrum is in lower frequency bands than the total WIMAX spectrum)
• WiMAX base stations can connect to each other even when they are not in the line-of-sight.
Users
• two technologies are close substitutes; both are enabling same types of services for the same devices
and contexts. Differences in the technological performance are also considered to be quite small.
• in case of HSDPA , all users will just have lower data rates, while the load on a WiMAX router in a similar
situation goes up, and it may fail to cope with it.
• Both technologies have practically the same capacities for transmitting multimedia data. Both WiMAX
and HSDPA have QoS and traffic prioritizing.
Technical and Standard
HSPA WiMAX
Dublix method FDD TDD
Multiple access CDMA OFDMA
Channel Bandwidth 2x ( 5MHz ) 10MHz (scalable)
Modulation QPSK QPSK, 16 QAM and 64 QAM
Bit rate up to 14.4 Mbps up to 40Mbps
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
LSTI Cross-Vendor Interoperability Testing Sets the Stage for Global Roaming on LTE Networks
Worldwide LTE Ecosystem Continues to Grow with More Companies Joining the LTE SAE Trial Initiative
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/23/08 -- The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of LTE equipment vendors and operators, has outlined plans for cross-vendor device to network interoperability testing of LTE. With this testing, LSTI is fostering the development of a global LTE ecosystem that will include a wide range of LTE devices that will function consistently on all LTE networks worldwide. This will mean that consumers have the prospect of super-fast wireless broadband coverage no matter where on the globe they roam or what type of device they prefer.
LSTI members, including some of the telecommunications industry's largest and most innovative players, are developing a phased approach for validating LTE functionality and performing standards based interoperability testing. In an initial step, a common set of features for LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) equipment is being defined as the basis for early interoperability tests between devices and infrastructure. This feature set definition is expected to be complete by the end of 2008 and will be followed by interoperability tests across infrastructure equipment, mobile devices, and chipsets from the various LSTI member companies. These cross-vendor interoperability tests will foster increased industry synergies, consolidated 3GPP specifications, smoother LTE network launches, and improved LTE time to market.
"LTE is positioned to become a global standard for mobile broadband networks," said Dr. Jinsung Choi, vice president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Technology Research Lab. "Having common LTE specifications and achieving widespread interoperability across LTE networks regardless of who designed, built, or operates them will simplify the worldwide adoption of LTE. The network essentially becomes invisible to consumers, making connecting from anywhere in the world as simple as turning on your mobile device."
"LSTI is focused on accelerating the development of LTE wireless broadband networks and devices," said Dr. Klaus-Jurgen Krath, senior vice president of Radio Networks Engineering and Quality, T-Mobile, LSTI Member. "Not only will the early existence of a large, global, LTE ecosystem drive the adoption and proliferation of LTE mobile broadband, it will also create choices for consumers. More mobile devices, from smartphones to laptops, will allow consumers to experience true mobile broadband in any way they want to and in a way that fits their budget."
The initial device-to network interoperability tests will focus on basic connectivity and high-speed data transmission over LTE networks, including more advanced features such as high quality video. LSTI plans to begin cross-vendor interoperability testing in 2009, on the basis of 3GPP specifications which are planned for closure in the fourth quarter of 2008. This testing phase follows the LTE proof of concept work that LSTI is currently undergoing to show what the technology is capable of, including demonstrations of the download speeds needed to support high-bandwidth mobile applications such as high definition video streaming. Proof of concept work started with the FDD version of LTE and now LSTI is also developing the proof of concept validation for the TDD version of LTE to support various spectrum requirements globally.
LSTI's efforts to accelerate development of the LTE technology and ecosystem have recently been enhanced by the addition of several new members to the trial initiative. The latest companies to join LSTI are Agilent Technologies Inc., Motorola, Rohde & Schwarz, and Telefonica.
LSTI is also working in close cooperation with the NGMN Alliance to further enhance the LTE ecosystem by ensuring that the tests which LSTI performs reflect the needs and perspectives of operators. Various LSTI members are presenting their wireless solutions at the 2nd NGMN Industry Conference 25th - 27th June 2008.
More information about LSTI is now available online at www.lstiforum.com. This new website includes information about the LSTI organization, member companies, and trial structure.
About LSTI
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The Initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has expanded to also include in its membership Agilent Technologies Inc., China Mobile, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DoCoMo, NXP, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Signalion, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Qualcomm, and ZTE.
Source:(chron.com)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/23/08 -- The LTE SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI), a global group of LTE equipment vendors and operators, has outlined plans for cross-vendor device to network interoperability testing of LTE. With this testing, LSTI is fostering the development of a global LTE ecosystem that will include a wide range of LTE devices that will function consistently on all LTE networks worldwide. This will mean that consumers have the prospect of super-fast wireless broadband coverage no matter where on the globe they roam or what type of device they prefer.
LSTI members, including some of the telecommunications industry's largest and most innovative players, are developing a phased approach for validating LTE functionality and performing standards based interoperability testing. In an initial step, a common set of features for LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and Time Division Duplex (TDD) equipment is being defined as the basis for early interoperability tests between devices and infrastructure. This feature set definition is expected to be complete by the end of 2008 and will be followed by interoperability tests across infrastructure equipment, mobile devices, and chipsets from the various LSTI member companies. These cross-vendor interoperability tests will foster increased industry synergies, consolidated 3GPP specifications, smoother LTE network launches, and improved LTE time to market.
"LTE is positioned to become a global standard for mobile broadband networks," said Dr. Jinsung Choi, vice president of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Technology Research Lab. "Having common LTE specifications and achieving widespread interoperability across LTE networks regardless of who designed, built, or operates them will simplify the worldwide adoption of LTE. The network essentially becomes invisible to consumers, making connecting from anywhere in the world as simple as turning on your mobile device."
"LSTI is focused on accelerating the development of LTE wireless broadband networks and devices," said Dr. Klaus-Jurgen Krath, senior vice president of Radio Networks Engineering and Quality, T-Mobile, LSTI Member. "Not only will the early existence of a large, global, LTE ecosystem drive the adoption and proliferation of LTE mobile broadband, it will also create choices for consumers. More mobile devices, from smartphones to laptops, will allow consumers to experience true mobile broadband in any way they want to and in a way that fits their budget."
The initial device-to network interoperability tests will focus on basic connectivity and high-speed data transmission over LTE networks, including more advanced features such as high quality video. LSTI plans to begin cross-vendor interoperability testing in 2009, on the basis of 3GPP specifications which are planned for closure in the fourth quarter of 2008. This testing phase follows the LTE proof of concept work that LSTI is currently undergoing to show what the technology is capable of, including demonstrations of the download speeds needed to support high-bandwidth mobile applications such as high definition video streaming. Proof of concept work started with the FDD version of LTE and now LSTI is also developing the proof of concept validation for the TDD version of LTE to support various spectrum requirements globally.
LSTI's efforts to accelerate development of the LTE technology and ecosystem have recently been enhanced by the addition of several new members to the trial initiative. The latest companies to join LSTI are Agilent Technologies Inc., Motorola, Rohde & Schwarz, and Telefonica.
LSTI is also working in close cooperation with the NGMN Alliance to further enhance the LTE ecosystem by ensuring that the tests which LSTI performs reflect the needs and perspectives of operators. Various LSTI members are presenting their wireless solutions at the 2nd NGMN Industry Conference 25th - 27th June 2008.
More information about LSTI is now available online at www.lstiforum.com. This new website includes information about the LSTI organization, member companies, and trial structure.
About LSTI
The LTE/SAE Trial Initiative (LSTI) is a global, collaborative technology trial initiative focused on accelerating the availability of commercial and interoperable next generation LTE mobile broadband systems. The Initiative was formally launched in May 2007 by leading telecommunications companies Alcatel-Lucent, Ericsson, Nokia, Nokia Siemens Networks, Nortel, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Since its inception LSTI has expanded to also include in its membership Agilent Technologies Inc., China Mobile, Huawei, LG Electronics, Motorola, NTT DoCoMo, NXP, Rohde & Schwarz, Samsung, Signalion, Telecom Italia, Telefonica, Qualcomm, and ZTE.
Source:(chron.com)
4G Two-Headed Race Continues With Nortel Refocusing on LTE
Just when you think WiMax has regained its standing, it faces another setback. A month ago, WiMax got a big boost when Clearwire ( NSDQ: CLWR) announced that it would merge its WiMax efforts with Sprint's ( NYSE: S) and receive a billion-dollar plus investment from Google ( NSDQ: GOOG), Intel ( NSDQ: INTC), and three cable companies. But yesterday, equipment-maker Nortel Networks announced that it will discontinue its WiMax research and development and instead will focus on developing rival LTE, reports AP. Of course, LTE is the evolution path that many wireless heavy-weights have chosen, including AT&T ( NYSE: T), Verizon Wireless ( NYSE: VZ), T-Mobile and Vodafone ( NYSE: VOD). However, Nortel said it will continue to sell WiMax equipment through a reseller agreement with equipment vendor Alvarion.
Source:The Washington Post Company.
Source:The Washington Post Company.
Research and Markets: Latest Report Forecasts That the Number of HSPA/LTE Mobile Broadband Subscriptions in EU23+2 Will Reach 48.9 Million by 2013
The European mobile broadband market is growing exponentially with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight forecasts that the number of HSPA/LTE mobile broadband subscriptions in EU23+2 will reach 48.9 million by 2013. Get up to date with the latest developments in this 120 page report in Berg Insight's VAS Research Series.
This report will allow you to:
- Understand the dynamics of the European mobile broadband market.
- Learn about the mobile broadband strategies of leading telecom operator groups.
- Evaluate the impact of HSPA+ and LTE technology in the mobile broadband market.
- Identify the key success factors for launching HSPA broadband on the consumer market.
- Anticipate the timing for mass-market availability of embedded HSPA/LTE modems in notebook PCs.
- Profit from valuable insights about the most successful business and technology propositions on the market.
This report answers the following questions:
- What are the key drivers behind the adoption of mobile broadband in Europe?
- Which markets have the highest penetration rates and which are lagging behind?
- What are the critical success factors needed to gain mass-market traction for mobile broadband?
- Who are the leading global providers of mobile broadband terminal devices?
- What will be the future role of wireless chipset suppliers in the value chain?
- When will embedded mobile network connectivity become a standard feature in mass-market notebook PCs?
- How is fixed-mobile convergence and telecom service bundling going to affect the mobile broadband market?
- What impact will HSPA+ and LTE have on the mobile broadband market?
The European mobile broadband market continues to grow exponentially, with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight estimates that operator revenues from mobile broadband services EU23+2 reached € 2.1 billion in 2007. Meanwhile the fixed broadband market was estimated to have generated € 29.1 billion in revenues with the 100.2 million connections at the end of 2007. Until 2013, the mobile broadband market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.7 percent to reach € 6.8 billion. While the expected high demand from the PC-industry will lead to higher shipment volumes for embedded HSPA/LTE modules, the vast majority of new subscribers will only be occasional users generating lower network ARPU. Furthermore, multi-play propositions bundling mobile broadband with other services are likely to become prevalent.
Mobile broadband terminals are available in different forms and shapes. Four main types have emerged to satisfy different needs, PC-cards, USB-modems, embedded modules and gateways. The first phase in the development of mobile broadband was dominated by PCcards. PC-cards first emerged for WLAN access and were later adopted for mobile broadband. Huawei commercially introduced the USB modem in 2006 and the product turned out to be what most customers were looking for. In 2007 USB-modems became the dominant device on the expense of PC-cards, and all operators in Western and Central Europe offer the device with their mobile broadband proposals. Embedded modules are developed to enable integration in notebooks and other mobile devices. This type of module is becoming increasingly popular and all large notebook vendors offer models with integrated mobile broadband modules. According to the wireless industry association GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) there were 103 notebooks with integrated HSPA in Q1-2008, compared to 43 models one year earlier.
Operators can choose from three different business models for mobile broadband; postpaid subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions and bundling with other telecom services. Postpaid contracts constitute a vast majority of the total subscriptions in Europe, whereas the prepaid model has had little impact so far. Nevertheless the number of prepaid options has increased significantly. Bundles have attracted little attention so far and only a handful operators offer such deals. Mobile broadband services have several implications related to pricing, international roaming and terms of use. Fair use policies must somehow be implemented to ensure network availability and pricing must be transparent, as well as predictable to the subscribers. International roaming is still largely hindered by prohibitive pricing, making services utterly unattractive to use when abroad.
Virtually all licensed 3G operators in Europe have started to deploy HSPA. By mid-2008, HSPA networks supporting data rates up to 7.2 Mbps were commercially available in most EU countries. During the second half of 2008, the first 14.4 Mbps networks will become operational and for 2009 there are also plans to introduce even faster networks. Coverage however remains quite limited on most markets, with 3G networks largely being confined to population centres and high-speed HSPA being limited to certain hotspots. Nevertheless, the levels of adoption of mobile broadband in other regions in Europe vary significantly. In Austria and Portugal, 3G networks account for about one in four broadband connections. Italy, Sweden and Ireland have around 15 percent mobile broadband connections; Germany, Spain and the UK in the range of 5–7 percent; while less developed markets such as France have only a few percent. Most Eastern European countries have relatively high shares as well, even if overall broadband penetration rates tend to be significantly lower than in Western Europe.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive summary
1 Market environment
2 Evolved 3G network technology
3 Mobile broadband device vendors
4 Notebook PC integration
5 Operator strategies for mobile broadband
6 Market forecasts and trends
7 Market profiles: Western Europe and South Africa
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned:
- Acer
- AnyDATA
- ASUS
- BandRich
- Dell
- Deutsche Telekom
- Dialogue
- Ericsson
- France Telecom
- Fujitsu Siemens
- G Systems
- Hewlett Packard
- Huawei
- KPN Group
- Lenovo
- Novatel Wireless
- Onda Communications
- Option
- Panasonic
- Qualcomm
- Samsung Electronics
- Sierra Wireless
- Sony
- Telecom Italia
- Telefónica Group
- Telekom Austria
- TeliaSonera
- Teltonika
- Toshiba
- Vodafone Group
- ZTE
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e685b5/hspa_broadband_eur.
Source:Hearst newspaper.
This report will allow you to:
- Understand the dynamics of the European mobile broadband market.
- Learn about the mobile broadband strategies of leading telecom operator groups.
- Evaluate the impact of HSPA+ and LTE technology in the mobile broadband market.
- Identify the key success factors for launching HSPA broadband on the consumer market.
- Anticipate the timing for mass-market availability of embedded HSPA/LTE modems in notebook PCs.
- Profit from valuable insights about the most successful business and technology propositions on the market.
This report answers the following questions:
- What are the key drivers behind the adoption of mobile broadband in Europe?
- Which markets have the highest penetration rates and which are lagging behind?
- What are the critical success factors needed to gain mass-market traction for mobile broadband?
- Who are the leading global providers of mobile broadband terminal devices?
- What will be the future role of wireless chipset suppliers in the value chain?
- When will embedded mobile network connectivity become a standard feature in mass-market notebook PCs?
- How is fixed-mobile convergence and telecom service bundling going to affect the mobile broadband market?
- What impact will HSPA+ and LTE have on the mobile broadband market?
The European mobile broadband market continues to grow exponentially, with demand fuelled by declining prices and improving performance. Berg Insight estimates that operator revenues from mobile broadband services EU23+2 reached € 2.1 billion in 2007. Meanwhile the fixed broadband market was estimated to have generated € 29.1 billion in revenues with the 100.2 million connections at the end of 2007. Until 2013, the mobile broadband market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 21.7 percent to reach € 6.8 billion. While the expected high demand from the PC-industry will lead to higher shipment volumes for embedded HSPA/LTE modules, the vast majority of new subscribers will only be occasional users generating lower network ARPU. Furthermore, multi-play propositions bundling mobile broadband with other services are likely to become prevalent.
Mobile broadband terminals are available in different forms and shapes. Four main types have emerged to satisfy different needs, PC-cards, USB-modems, embedded modules and gateways. The first phase in the development of mobile broadband was dominated by PCcards. PC-cards first emerged for WLAN access and were later adopted for mobile broadband. Huawei commercially introduced the USB modem in 2006 and the product turned out to be what most customers were looking for. In 2007 USB-modems became the dominant device on the expense of PC-cards, and all operators in Western and Central Europe offer the device with their mobile broadband proposals. Embedded modules are developed to enable integration in notebooks and other mobile devices. This type of module is becoming increasingly popular and all large notebook vendors offer models with integrated mobile broadband modules. According to the wireless industry association GSA (Global mobile Suppliers Association) there were 103 notebooks with integrated HSPA in Q1-2008, compared to 43 models one year earlier.
Operators can choose from three different business models for mobile broadband; postpaid subscriptions, prepaid subscriptions and bundling with other telecom services. Postpaid contracts constitute a vast majority of the total subscriptions in Europe, whereas the prepaid model has had little impact so far. Nevertheless the number of prepaid options has increased significantly. Bundles have attracted little attention so far and only a handful operators offer such deals. Mobile broadband services have several implications related to pricing, international roaming and terms of use. Fair use policies must somehow be implemented to ensure network availability and pricing must be transparent, as well as predictable to the subscribers. International roaming is still largely hindered by prohibitive pricing, making services utterly unattractive to use when abroad.
Virtually all licensed 3G operators in Europe have started to deploy HSPA. By mid-2008, HSPA networks supporting data rates up to 7.2 Mbps were commercially available in most EU countries. During the second half of 2008, the first 14.4 Mbps networks will become operational and for 2009 there are also plans to introduce even faster networks. Coverage however remains quite limited on most markets, with 3G networks largely being confined to population centres and high-speed HSPA being limited to certain hotspots. Nevertheless, the levels of adoption of mobile broadband in other regions in Europe vary significantly. In Austria and Portugal, 3G networks account for about one in four broadband connections. Italy, Sweden and Ireland have around 15 percent mobile broadband connections; Germany, Spain and the UK in the range of 5–7 percent; while less developed markets such as France have only a few percent. Most Eastern European countries have relatively high shares as well, even if overall broadband penetration rates tend to be significantly lower than in Western Europe.
Key Topics Covered:
Executive summary
1 Market environment
2 Evolved 3G network technology
3 Mobile broadband device vendors
4 Notebook PC integration
5 Operator strategies for mobile broadband
6 Market forecasts and trends
7 Market profiles: Western Europe and South Africa
Glossary
Index
List of Figures
Companies Mentioned:
- Acer
- AnyDATA
- ASUS
- BandRich
- Dell
- Deutsche Telekom
- Dialogue
- Ericsson
- France Telecom
- Fujitsu Siemens
- G Systems
- Hewlett Packard
- Huawei
- KPN Group
- Lenovo
- Novatel Wireless
- Onda Communications
- Option
- Panasonic
- Qualcomm
- Samsung Electronics
- Sierra Wireless
- Sony
- Telecom Italia
- Telefónica Group
- Telekom Austria
- TeliaSonera
- Teltonika
- Toshiba
- Vodafone Group
- ZTE
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e685b5/hspa_broadband_eur.
Source:Hearst newspaper.
Nortel Networks, Israel's Alvarion team up to push wireless access delivery
TORONTO: Nortel Networks Corp., the Canadian telecommunications equipment company, has agreed to team up with the Israeli technology provider Alvarion Ltd. to deliver long-range wireless access to customers.
The financial terms of the arrangement announced Wednesday were not disclosed.
The collaboration will involve the Tel Aviv-based company's radio access network capabilities and Nortel's network gear and services.
Nortel said it is focusing its main wireless research-and-development resources on a fourth-generation broadband technology called LTE and wireless applications, leaving WiMAX development to Alvarion.
Long-term evolution, or LTE, technology enables faster Web browsing and downloads over mobile phones and other wireless devices. It involves a wireless broadband Internet system with voice and other services.
WiMax, which stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a technology that provides wireless data over long distances. Nortel said it will contribute resources, expertise and funding to Alvarion's WiMax development.
"The collaboration between Nortel and Alvarion will allow both companies to deliver on these needs quickly and efficiently with a world-class WiMAX solution that is based on the best technology from each company," said Richard Lowe, head of Nortel's carrier networks division.
The agreement covers resale by Nortel of Alvarion WiMAX access products.
"This enables Nortel to achieve faster time to market with WiMAX at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted," the Toronto-based company said.
Nortel, meeting with investors Wednesday, reaffirmed its outlook for this year, predicting revenue growth "in the low single digits" with a gross profit margin of about 43 percent of revenue.
Source:the International Herald Tribune
The financial terms of the arrangement announced Wednesday were not disclosed.
The collaboration will involve the Tel Aviv-based company's radio access network capabilities and Nortel's network gear and services.
Nortel said it is focusing its main wireless research-and-development resources on a fourth-generation broadband technology called LTE and wireless applications, leaving WiMAX development to Alvarion.
Long-term evolution, or LTE, technology enables faster Web browsing and downloads over mobile phones and other wireless devices. It involves a wireless broadband Internet system with voice and other services.
WiMax, which stands for Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a technology that provides wireless data over long distances. Nortel said it will contribute resources, expertise and funding to Alvarion's WiMax development.
"The collaboration between Nortel and Alvarion will allow both companies to deliver on these needs quickly and efficiently with a world-class WiMAX solution that is based on the best technology from each company," said Richard Lowe, head of Nortel's carrier networks division.
The agreement covers resale by Nortel of Alvarion WiMAX access products.
"This enables Nortel to achieve faster time to market with WiMAX at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted," the Toronto-based company said.
Nortel, meeting with investors Wednesday, reaffirmed its outlook for this year, predicting revenue growth "in the low single digits" with a gross profit margin of about 43 percent of revenue.
Source:the International Herald Tribune
Nortel Accelerates 4G Strategy to Bring Both WiMAX and LTE to Market Faster
Product Development Aligned to Meet Early Demand for Wireless Broadband
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/11/08 -- Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NT) is aligning its 4G wireless broadband strategy to address early market opportunities that are emerging for WiMAX and LTE. As part of this strategy, Nortel is focusing its main wireless R&D resources on 4G LTE and wireless applications, with WiMAX development re-aligning around the strategic agreement announced today with Alvarion.
This enables Nortel to achieve faster time-to-market with WiMAX, at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted.
"The increasing demand for mobile data with the advent of USB dongles, embedded laptops, and smartphones built on the iPhone model is driving traffic far faster than operators had anticipated," said Dr. Phil Marshall, vice president, Yankee Group. "Operators have realized that they need to get to 4G faster than originally anticipated. Major players such as China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and Verizon have announced aggressive plans to roll out LTE, which we believe is the tip of the iceberg. The WiMAX market also continues to be very dynamic, with the underserved broadband markets and disruptive wireless operators in mature markets rapidly emerging as key market segments for that technology."
"Nortel is targeting its 4G portfolio to capitalize on the rapidly growing market opportunities associated with wireless broadband - and to help operators meet these needs quickly," said Richard Lowe, president, Carrier Networks, Nortel. "WiMAX will provide fast, cost-effective coverage and mobile broadband capabilities for early movers in the wireless broadband market. LTE will provide the high-speed, high-capacity mobile broadband network evolution sought by many established network operators, allowing them to offer not only faster connections but also an enriched user experience that includes real-time services such as mobile TV, web services, mobile advertising, and carrier-hosted services for businesses."
"Both WiMAX and LTE represent game-changing opportunities for Nortel because they require advances in network speed and capacity that Nortel knows how to deliver," continued Lowe.
The Nortel and Alvarion strategic agreement will form a complete, end-to-end WiMAX solution for each company's customers around the world, combining Alvarion's WiMAX access platform with Nortel's strength in all-IP network core technologies, backhaul, developing applications for carriers, such as VoIP and unified communications, and end-to-end lifecycle support through Nortel Global Services for WiMAX.
Nortel has appointed Scott Wickware as the general manager of WiMAX to drive Nortel's contributions to this strategic collaboration, including integration of these applications which will allow users to take advantage of the pervasive bandwidth offered by WiMAX while providing a simple communications experience.
"As the level of Hyperconnectivity increases around the world, more and more connected devices are driving increased traffic on wireless networks and users expect mobile communications to offer the same speed and capabilities as wireline connections," said Wickware. "The Nortel and Alvarion joint WiMAX solution will make business simple for WiMAX operators by providing a solution that recognizes and delivers on today's market needs for fast broadband coverage that is cost-effective and simple to deploy, while evolving to meet the ever-increasing demands for mobile connectivity."
About Nortel
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for our customers. Our next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications. Nortel's technologies are designed to help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people to the information they need, when they need it. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news.
Certain statements in this press release may contain words such as "could", "expects", "may", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "targets", "envisions", "seeks" and other similar language and are considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. These statements are based on Nortel's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which Nortel operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and the actual outcome may be materially different. The assumptions, although considered reasonable by Nortel at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently Nortel's actual results could differ materially from its expectations set out in this press release.
Further, actual results or events could differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements as a result of the following (i) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's business including: significant competition, competitive pricing practice, cautious capital spending by customers as a result of factors including current economic uncertainties, industry consolidation, rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and short product life cycles, and other trends and industry characteristics affecting the telecommunications industry; any material, adverse affects on Nortel's performance if its expectations regarding market demand for particular products prove to be wrong; the sufficiency of recently announced restructuring actions; any negative developments associated with Nortel's suppliers and contract manufacturing agreements including our reliance on certain suppliers for key optical networking solutions components; potential penalties, damages or cancelled customer contracts from failure to meet delivery and installation deadlines and any defects or errors in Nortel's current or planned products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; potential higher operational and financial risks associated with Nortel's efforts to expand internationally; potential additional valuation allowances for all or a portion of Nortel's deferred tax assets if market conditions deteriorate or future results of operations are less than expected; a failure to protect Nortel's intellectual property rights, or any adverse judgments or settlements arising out of disputes regarding intellectual property; any negative effect of a failure to maintain integrity of Nortel's information systems; changes in regulation of the telecommunications industry or other aspects of the industry; any failure to successfully operate or integrate strategic acquisitions, or failure to consummate or succeed with strategic alliances; Nortel's potential inability to attract or retain the personnel necessary to achieve its business objectives or to maintain an effective risk management strategy; (ii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's liquidity, financing arrangements and capital including: any inability of Nortel to manage cash flow fluctuations to fund working capital requirements or achieve its business objectives in a timely manner or obtain additional sources of funding; high levels of debt, limitations on Nortel capitalizing on business opportunities because of senior notes covenants, or on obtaining additional secured debt pursuant to the provisions of indentures governing certain of Nortel's public debt issues; Nortel's below investment grade credit rating; any increase of restricted cash requirements for Nortel if it is unable to secure alternative support for obligations arising from certain normal course business activities, or any inability of Nortel's subsidiaries to provide it with sufficient funding; any negative effect to Nortel of the need to make larger defined benefit plans contributions in the future or exposure to customer credit risks or inability of customers to fulfill payment obligations under customer financing arrangements; or any negative impact on Nortel's ability to make future acquisitions, raise capital, issue debt and retain employees arising from stock price volatility and any declines in the market price of Nortel's publicly traded securities; and (iii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's prior restatements and related matters including: any negative impact on Nortel and NNL of such restatements; legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements related to the ongoing criminal investigations of Nortel in the U.S.and Canada; the significant dilution of Nortel's existing equity positions resulting from the approval of its class action settlement; or any significant pending or future civil litigation actions not encompassed by Nortel's class action settlement.
For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see Nortel's Annual Report on Form10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
(1)Nortel, the Nortel logo and the Globemark are trademarks of Nortel Networks.
Source:(chron.com)
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (MARKET WIRE) -- 06/11/08 -- Nortel(1) (TSX:NT)(NT) is aligning its 4G wireless broadband strategy to address early market opportunities that are emerging for WiMAX and LTE. As part of this strategy, Nortel is focusing its main wireless R&D resources on 4G LTE and wireless applications, with WiMAX development re-aligning around the strategic agreement announced today with Alvarion.
This enables Nortel to achieve faster time-to-market with WiMAX, at a lower cost, while accelerating LTE development to meet a demand that is emerging faster than the industry originally predicted.
"The increasing demand for mobile data with the advent of USB dongles, embedded laptops, and smartphones built on the iPhone model is driving traffic far faster than operators had anticipated," said Dr. Phil Marshall, vice president, Yankee Group. "Operators have realized that they need to get to 4G faster than originally anticipated. Major players such as China Mobile, NTT DoCoMo and Verizon have announced aggressive plans to roll out LTE, which we believe is the tip of the iceberg. The WiMAX market also continues to be very dynamic, with the underserved broadband markets and disruptive wireless operators in mature markets rapidly emerging as key market segments for that technology."
"Nortel is targeting its 4G portfolio to capitalize on the rapidly growing market opportunities associated with wireless broadband - and to help operators meet these needs quickly," said Richard Lowe, president, Carrier Networks, Nortel. "WiMAX will provide fast, cost-effective coverage and mobile broadband capabilities for early movers in the wireless broadband market. LTE will provide the high-speed, high-capacity mobile broadband network evolution sought by many established network operators, allowing them to offer not only faster connections but also an enriched user experience that includes real-time services such as mobile TV, web services, mobile advertising, and carrier-hosted services for businesses."
"Both WiMAX and LTE represent game-changing opportunities for Nortel because they require advances in network speed and capacity that Nortel knows how to deliver," continued Lowe.
The Nortel and Alvarion strategic agreement will form a complete, end-to-end WiMAX solution for each company's customers around the world, combining Alvarion's WiMAX access platform with Nortel's strength in all-IP network core technologies, backhaul, developing applications for carriers, such as VoIP and unified communications, and end-to-end lifecycle support through Nortel Global Services for WiMAX.
Nortel has appointed Scott Wickware as the general manager of WiMAX to drive Nortel's contributions to this strategic collaboration, including integration of these applications which will allow users to take advantage of the pervasive bandwidth offered by WiMAX while providing a simple communications experience.
"As the level of Hyperconnectivity increases around the world, more and more connected devices are driving increased traffic on wireless networks and users expect mobile communications to offer the same speed and capabilities as wireline connections," said Wickware. "The Nortel and Alvarion joint WiMAX solution will make business simple for WiMAX operators by providing a solution that recognizes and delivers on today's market needs for fast broadband coverage that is cost-effective and simple to deploy, while evolving to meet the ever-increasing demands for mobile connectivity."
About Nortel
Nortel is a recognized leader in delivering communications capabilities that make the promise of Business Made Simple a reality for our customers. Our next-generation technologies, for both service provider and enterprise networks, support multimedia and business-critical applications. Nortel's technologies are designed to help eliminate today's barriers to efficiency, speed and performance by simplifying networks and connecting people to the information they need, when they need it. Nortel does business in more than 150 countries around the world. For more information, visit Nortel on the Web at www.nortel.com. For the latest Nortel news, visit www.nortel.com/news.
Certain statements in this press release may contain words such as "could", "expects", "may", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "targets", "envisions", "seeks" and other similar language and are considered forward-looking statements or information under applicable securities legislation. These statements are based on Nortel's current expectations, estimates, forecasts and projections about the operating environment, economies and markets in which Nortel operates. These statements are subject to important assumptions, risks and uncertainties, which are difficult to predict and the actual outcome may be materially different. The assumptions, although considered reasonable by Nortel at the date of this press release, may prove to be inaccurate and consequently Nortel's actual results could differ materially from its expectations set out in this press release.
Further, actual results or events could differ materially from those contemplated in forward-looking statements as a result of the following (i) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's business including: significant competition, competitive pricing practice, cautious capital spending by customers as a result of factors including current economic uncertainties, industry consolidation, rapidly changing technologies, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and short product life cycles, and other trends and industry characteristics affecting the telecommunications industry; any material, adverse affects on Nortel's performance if its expectations regarding market demand for particular products prove to be wrong; the sufficiency of recently announced restructuring actions; any negative developments associated with Nortel's suppliers and contract manufacturing agreements including our reliance on certain suppliers for key optical networking solutions components; potential penalties, damages or cancelled customer contracts from failure to meet delivery and installation deadlines and any defects or errors in Nortel's current or planned products; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; potential higher operational and financial risks associated with Nortel's efforts to expand internationally; potential additional valuation allowances for all or a portion of Nortel's deferred tax assets if market conditions deteriorate or future results of operations are less than expected; a failure to protect Nortel's intellectual property rights, or any adverse judgments or settlements arising out of disputes regarding intellectual property; any negative effect of a failure to maintain integrity of Nortel's information systems; changes in regulation of the telecommunications industry or other aspects of the industry; any failure to successfully operate or integrate strategic acquisitions, or failure to consummate or succeed with strategic alliances; Nortel's potential inability to attract or retain the personnel necessary to achieve its business objectives or to maintain an effective risk management strategy; (ii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's liquidity, financing arrangements and capital including: any inability of Nortel to manage cash flow fluctuations to fund working capital requirements or achieve its business objectives in a timely manner or obtain additional sources of funding; high levels of debt, limitations on Nortel capitalizing on business opportunities because of senior notes covenants, or on obtaining additional secured debt pursuant to the provisions of indentures governing certain of Nortel's public debt issues; Nortel's below investment grade credit rating; any increase of restricted cash requirements for Nortel if it is unable to secure alternative support for obligations arising from certain normal course business activities, or any inability of Nortel's subsidiaries to provide it with sufficient funding; any negative effect to Nortel of the need to make larger defined benefit plans contributions in the future or exposure to customer credit risks or inability of customers to fulfill payment obligations under customer financing arrangements; or any negative impact on Nortel's ability to make future acquisitions, raise capital, issue debt and retain employees arising from stock price volatility and any declines in the market price of Nortel's publicly traded securities; and (iii) risks and uncertainties relating to Nortel's prior restatements and related matters including: any negative impact on Nortel and NNL of such restatements; legal judgments, fines, penalties or settlements related to the ongoing criminal investigations of Nortel in the U.S.and Canada; the significant dilution of Nortel's existing equity positions resulting from the approval of its class action settlement; or any significant pending or future civil litigation actions not encompassed by Nortel's class action settlement.
For additional information with respect to certain of these and other factors, see Nortel's Annual Report on Form10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and other securities filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, Nortel disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Motorola to Include Recently Auctioned LTE Spectrum Bands in First Commercial Product Release
Operators are tapping into 700MHz, 2.6GHz and re-farmed spectrum bands to meet demand for mobile broadband networks to deliver media mobility
ARLINGTON HTS., Ill., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE = MOT) today announced that its first commercial release of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) solutions next year will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to help operators increase coverage and capacity of their networks as they strive to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
Both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and government regulatory bodies around the world are recognizing the need for more spectrum to support the arrival of wireless broadband technologies. Motorola intends to meet the needs of its network operator customers by incorporating both current and new frequency bands being considered for LTE into its product roadmap. The timing for commercialization of products in specific frequency demands will be based upon a combination of general 4G spectrum licensing trends globally as well as individual customer demands.
"We believe deploying LTE in the 700 MHz band is mandatory to meet the needs of wireless carriers in the U.S. market as well as a number of other countries globally," said Darren McQueen, Motorola vice president, Wireless Broadband Access Technologies. "In addition, there is a clear demand for LTE in 2.6GHz spectrum band to meet the needs of GSM carriers that have already secured the spectrum in the global market."
Motorola also announced that its LTE solution will support the future LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) variant to meet the need of operators with a TDD spectrum holding. "Leveraging our WiMAX TDD infrastructure, we have designed a common LTE platform that is capable of both LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and TDD, offering global operators the simplicity and economies of scale across markets," McQueen said.
Motorola is engaged in LTE trials with operators in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The knowledge gained from these LTE trials, coupled with Motorola's expertise in OFDM and experience as a leading vendor in deploying and managing WiMAX networks, will contribute greatly to the development and maturity of Motorola's LTE solutions portfolio.
Motorola's LTE base station solution is comprised of its common platform site controller unit that will be shared between WiMAX 802.16e and LTE plus a variety of radio head solutions to meet specific customer requirements. The portfolio includes frame based-mounted radios, remote radio heads and tower top radios to support a wide variety of LTE deployment scenarios across newly available spectrum as well as existing GSM, UMTS and CDMA spectrum. Motorola's flexible eNode B architecture allows many spectrum bands to be supported with limited development investment.
For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit: http://www.motorola.com/lte and http://www.motorola.com/experiencelte
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
source: Motorola, Inc.
ARLINGTON HTS., Ill., June 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Motorola, Inc. (NYSE = MOT) today announced that its first commercial release of Long-Term Evolution (LTE) solutions next year will include products for the 700MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum bands to help operators increase coverage and capacity of their networks as they strive to meet the growing demand for mobile broadband services.
Both the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and government regulatory bodies around the world are recognizing the need for more spectrum to support the arrival of wireless broadband technologies. Motorola intends to meet the needs of its network operator customers by incorporating both current and new frequency bands being considered for LTE into its product roadmap. The timing for commercialization of products in specific frequency demands will be based upon a combination of general 4G spectrum licensing trends globally as well as individual customer demands.
"We believe deploying LTE in the 700 MHz band is mandatory to meet the needs of wireless carriers in the U.S. market as well as a number of other countries globally," said Darren McQueen, Motorola vice president, Wireless Broadband Access Technologies. "In addition, there is a clear demand for LTE in 2.6GHz spectrum band to meet the needs of GSM carriers that have already secured the spectrum in the global market."
Motorola also announced that its LTE solution will support the future LTE Time Division Duplex (TDD) variant to meet the need of operators with a TDD spectrum holding. "Leveraging our WiMAX TDD infrastructure, we have designed a common LTE platform that is capable of both LTE Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) and TDD, offering global operators the simplicity and economies of scale across markets," McQueen said.
Motorola is engaged in LTE trials with operators in North America, Europe and the Asia Pacific region. The knowledge gained from these LTE trials, coupled with Motorola's expertise in OFDM and experience as a leading vendor in deploying and managing WiMAX networks, will contribute greatly to the development and maturity of Motorola's LTE solutions portfolio.
Motorola's LTE base station solution is comprised of its common platform site controller unit that will be shared between WiMAX 802.16e and LTE plus a variety of radio head solutions to meet specific customer requirements. The portfolio includes frame based-mounted radios, remote radio heads and tower top radios to support a wide variety of LTE deployment scenarios across newly available spectrum as well as existing GSM, UMTS and CDMA spectrum. Motorola's flexible eNode B architecture allows many spectrum bands to be supported with limited development investment.
For more details about Motorola's LTE solutions please visit: http://www.motorola.com/lte and http://www.motorola.com/experiencelte
About Motorola
Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Our portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next generation communication solutions to people, businesses and governments. A Fortune 100 company with global presence and impact, Motorola had sales of US $36.6 billion in 2007. For more information about our company, our people and our innovations, please visit http://www.motorola.com.
MOTOROLA and the stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. (C) Motorola, Inc. 2008. All rights reserved.
source: Motorola, Inc.
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