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August 26, 2010

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Evolution to LTE - an overview (August 26, 2010)

The industry direction is to LTE

40x – 100x traffic increase: may need to be supported across several

frequency bands

Mobile broadband is gaining momentum from widespread 3.5G

deployments, flat rate data tariffs, availability of internet friendly mobiles

Mobile broadband has taken off

LTE is needed to accommodate huge traffic growth

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Drivers for LTE

LTE is being driven by pervasive convenience of mobile

communications and increased penetration combined with

improved performance and the falling costs of wireless

devices & services.

Capture maximum ARPU

Invention of new technologies and

business models

Mobile data has become a reality

Voice ARPU being driven down by low

cost VoiP services

More mobile in work/personal life

Strong growth in smartphone segment

Mobile phones allowing anytime

anywhere accessibility

Broadband connectivity – access to

more info and more entertainment

Innovative data services

High demand for bandwidth, better

quality and services tuned to own personal

profile

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LTE is critical for the market

LTE is the next generation network beyond 3G for mobile broadband, standardized by 3GPP

LTE networks will provide the capacity to support demand for connectivity from a new generation

of consumer devices tailored to those new mobile applications

LTE is the next step in the user experience which will enhance more demanding applications

LTE is essential to take mobile broadband to the mass market

LTE will support new services and features which require higher levels of capability and

performance

LTE will support mixed data, voice, video and messaging traffic

LTE brings new efficiencies including support for a full IP-based network and harmonization with

other radio access technologies

LTE means new spectrum for mobile services – particularly for mobile broadband

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Targets for LTE

Instantaneous downlink peak data rate of at least 100 Mb/s within 20 MHz allocation (5bps/Hz)

Instantaneous uplink peak data rate of 50 Mb/s (2.5bps/Hz within a 20 MHz uplink allocation)

Downlink: average user throughput per MHz, 3 to 4 times Release 6 HSDPA

Uplink: average user throughput per MHz, 2-3 times Release 6 enhanced Uplink

E-UTRAN optimised for low mobile speed: 0-15 km/h. Higher mobile speed between 15-120 km/h

should be supported with high performance. Mobility shall be maintained at speeds 120km/h-350km/h (or

even up to 500 km/h depending on the frequency band)

Spectrum flexibility: scalable to operate in 1.4, 2.5, 5, 10, 15 and 20Mhz allocations: Uplink and

downlink, paired and unpaired

Co-existence with GERAN/3G on adjacent channels: with other operators on adjacent channels:

overlapping or adjacent spectrum at country borders: handover with UTRAN and GERAN

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Operator benefits using LTE (1)

LTE also brings a much improved Business

Proposition compared to the legacy technologies

Lower cost per bit, higher capacity, greater flexibility

and true global appeal

Deliver new, improved services and applications

Greater economies of scale

With LTE, an operator can achieve a sustainable

competitive advantage

LTE operators gain economic benefits to strengthen

its market position

LTE is the natural evolution for GSM and HSPA

network operators

Re-use of several existing network assets

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Operator benefits using LTE (2)

Improved performance

Higher capacity, peak and user data rates

Higher bandwidth

“Always on”; enhanced user experience

Lower cost

IP-based flat network architecture; Low OPEX

High degree of self configuration/optimization

High re-use of assets including sites

Complements 3G/HSPA

Addresses high capacity requirements

Seamless service continuity/multimode devices

Next generation solution for 3GPP and 3GPP2

Strong industry support globally

Eco-system will build on the success and volumes

established for HSPA

Highly reliable

Extreme efficiency, Innovation and intelligence

which supports a proposition of personalized and

quality experience to its customers

Spectrum flexibility

Can use new or re-farmed spectrum, FDD and

TDD. Variable channel bandwidth

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Business opportunities

LTE provides 2 to 5 times greater spectral efficiency than most advanced 3G networks, reducing

the cost per bit and allowing better economics for operators and end users.

It is affordable mass market wireless broadband services - boosting Operator profitability.

Faster downloads, video sharing, true Mobile TV with more channels and better quality.

Increased peak data rates, with the potential for 100 Mbps peak downstream and 50 Mbps peak

upstream, reduced latency, scalable bandwidth capacity, and backwards compatibility with existing

GSM and WCDMA-HSPA and HSPA+ systems.

Future developments could yield peak throughput of the order of 300 Mbps

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LTE Technology

LTE employs a new modulation technique on the radio interface - OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division

Multiplex), together with MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) antenna technology

MIMO technology creates several spatial paths on the air

interface between the network and subscriber, so these paths

can carry the same or different streams of information, which

allows an increase in either the coverage (due to higher Signal to

Noise Ratio (SNR) at the receiver) or user data throughput

OFDM splits the information into multiple narrowband

subcarriers, allowing each of them to carry a portion of the

information at a lower bit rate, making OFDM a very robust

modulation, particularly in multipath scenarios, like urban areas

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LTE Standard

LTE Release 8 Major Parameters

LTE-Release 8 User Equipment Categories

™ ETSI has registered "LTE" as a trademark for the benefit of the 3GPP Partners

LTE is specified in 36 series technical specifications

The LTE Release 8 specifications can be found on www.3gpp.org

Access Scheme UL DFTS-OFDM

DL OFDMA

Bandwidth 1.4, 3.5, 10,15, 20MHz

Minimum TTI 1msec

Sub-carrier spacing 15kHx

Cyclic prefix length Short 4.7usec

Long 16.7usec

Modulation QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM

Spatial multiplexing Single layer for UL per UE

Up to 4 layers for DL per UE

MU-MIMO supported for UL and DL

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Evolution of the 3GPP Core Network

- SAE

The 3GPP core network has also undergone System

Architecture Evolution (SAE) in the same timeframe

as LTE, optimizing it for packet mode and, in particular,

for the IP-Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), which supports

all access technologies, including fixed wire-line access.

This allows:

Improvements in latency, capacity, throughput

Simplification of the core network, and optimization for

IP traffic and services, and expected growth

Simplified support & handover to non-3GPP access

technologies

The result is the evolved packet system (EPS) that

consists of the core network part, the evolved packet

core (EPC) and the radio network evolution part, the

evolved UTRAN (E-UTRAN), i.e. LTE. The EPS is

also standardized within 3GPP Release 8 (March 2009)

and is the baseline for implementations.

The architecture is based on an

evolution of the existing GSM/WCDMA core

network, with simplified operations and

smooth, cost-efficient deployment

There are two nodes in the SAE architecture user plane; the LTE base

station (eNodeB) and the SAE Gateway. This flat architecture reduces the

number of involved nodes in connections. LTE base stations are

connected to the core network over the S1 interface

Source: Ericsson

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LTE is ready

Standards are complete (Release 8 – March 2009)

LTE has global acceptance by leading operators worldwide

Spectrum is available to support initial system deployments

LTE performance consistently meets or exceeds expectations

Dozens of trials and commercial deployments on-going throughout the world

132 operators in 56 countries are investing in LTE

101 firm network deployment commitments

31 “pre-commitment” trials, studies

GSA press release:

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GSA report

“Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

3 Commercial LTE systems are launched

On Dec 15, 2009, TeliaSonera launched the world‟s first commercial LTE services, in Sweden and Norway

MTS Uzbekistan announced on July 28, 2010 commercial launch of an LTE system

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Commitments globally

101 LTE network commitments in 41 countries

Up to 22 LTE networks in service by end 2010

Around 50 LTE networks in service by end 2012

31 additional pre-commitment LTE trials

Source of data: GSA Information Paper “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

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Global LTE network commitments

Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

This chart plus others and maps are

available at

www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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Some LTE operator announcementsAmericas

Verizon Wireless is deploying LTE in 700 MHz; trial

networks in Boston and Seattle are in the final phase

and user-friendly trials are running over the summer.

Verizon plans LTE launches in 25-30 cities by end 2010

(100 million pops), and nationwide by 2013-2014. The

launch will be supported by dongles and datacards,

with smartphones arriving in 1H 2011.

Cellular South acquired 700 MHz spectrum for

virtually all of Mississippi and Tennessee and most of

Alabama and plans to deploy LTE in the future.

MetroPCS plans to launch LTE in 2010in selected

areas including Dallas Ft. Worth and Las Vegas

Clearwire has announced plans to trial LTE FDD and

TDD in Phoenix, Arizona

Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

Texas Energy Network (TEN) plans to deploy a

nationwide LTE network, initially targeting the oil and gas

industries.

Greenfield operator Lightsquared plans to build the

nation's first wholesale only LTE wireless broadband

network, and has selected its infrastructure supplier.

According to press reports, the business plan calls for

36,000 base stations.

Shaw Communications announced in June 2010 it

had selected its infrastructure supplier for the

company‟s next generation network which provides

for LTE in current AWS spectrum as well as future

frequency bands to be auctioned in Canada.

Regulators in Brazil and Chile have confirmed plans to

auction 2.6 GHz spectrum suitable for LTE deployments

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Some LTE operator announcementsAsia Pacific and Oceania

StarHub is trialing LTE. M1 has completed a 100

Mbps data call on its trial LTE network. SingTel is

trialing LTE in Singapore, and overseas with carriers

in which it holds stakes i.e. SingTel Optus (Australia),

Telkomsel (Indonesia), Globe Telecom (Philippines).

China Mobile is building its TD-SCDMA network so

that sites and other elements are re-usable for LTE TDD.

The trial LTE TDD network at the 2010 World Expo,

Shanghai, realized a peak downlink rate of over 80

Mbps in 20 MHz carrying uplink and downlink traffic. The

first high-definition LTE TDD video call including

handover has been demonstrated at the MIIT test lab in

Beijing.

SK Telecom, KT & LG Telecom are deploying LTE.

The regulator (MIC) has given authority to FPT

Telecom to test LTE in Hanoi and HCM City within one

year, and may also license Vietnam Post and

Telecommunications and Viettel to similarly test LTE.

Smart Communications and Globe Telecom have

conducted LTE trials. Piltel is seeking the remaining 3G

license in the country to deploy LTE services.

Telecom New Zealand is committed to LTE, and

will be making decisions with regards to technology trials

and choices around the end of 2010. Vodafone New

Zealand has also confirmed its commitment to LTE. The

Commerce Commission has indicated willingness to

discuss infrastructure sharing for LTE. New spectrum

for LTE is not expected to be available before 2013.

More updates are available in GSA’s Evolution to LTE report

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Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

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Some LTE operator announcementsEurope

VivaCell-MTS plans to deploy LTE in 2010.

ArmenTel (Beeline/Vimpelcom) is planning to deploy

LTE following a successful trial in Kazakhstan.

MVNO and cable operator Telenet is trialing LTE in

Mechelen, ahead of the 2.6 GHz auction expected in

Sept 2010. Mobistar is also testing LTE, reaching 60

Mbps downlink and latency of 18 ms.

EMT has established an LTE test network in Tallinn

and made the first data connection in February 2010.

Tele2 Estonia is also undertaking LTE tests.

LTE TDD testing has been performed by a leading

supplier under the ComReg (regulatory body) trial and

test license program. Hutchison 3 Ireland is trialing 21

Mbps and 42 Mbps HSPA+ in 2010 on the way to

launching LTE services by end 2011.

Telecom Italia has launched the 2nd phase of LTE

testing in Turin. Wind announced its infrastructure

supplier for a commercial LTE network deployment

Kcell announced on July 29, 2010 the installation of

an LTE base station in Astana to showcase LTE

performance and capabilities, and intends to deploy a

commercial LTE network in the future.

MTS announced on July 28, 2010 commercial launch

of the first LTE system in the CIS and Central Asia,

initially in Tashkent. MTS plans significant network

coverage expansion in the coming months. Ucell is

deploying an LTE network, and is testing in Tashkent.

MTS-Ukraine will conduct an LTE trial in 2H 2010.

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Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

More updates are available in GSA’s Evolution to LTE report

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Some LTE operator announcementsMiddle East and Africa

Omantel showcased LTE TDD to visitors to the

Salalah Tourism Festival in July 2010

Vodafone Egypt is trialing LTE technology and has

achieved 100 Mbps D/L and 47 Mbps U/L speeds.

Zain Jordan is planning to trial LTE this year and

commercial launch by 2011. Regulator TRC is inviting

comments from incumbents on future LTE licenses.

Zain Bahrain confirmed in August 2009 plans to

deploy LTE, the first announcement in the region. The

company showcased the region‟s first LTE call In

March 2010, claiming a download speed of 70 Mbps.

STC is deploying LTE. Zain commenced deployment

in Q2 2010 in Riyadh in the 2.6 GHz band. Etisalat

completed LTE testing in March 2010.

Vodacom is showcasing LTE and reportedly has 1,000

LTE-ready sites, with launch planned “when handsets

become available”. Cell C has asked regulator ICASA

for 2.6GHz spectrum.

Al Madar announced plans to deploy an LTE network.

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Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

More updates are available in GSA’s Evolution to LTE report

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LTE commercial networks - performance

Signals Research Group conducted the first ever extensive independent drive test

evaluation of a commercial LTE network, assessing the performance of the TeliaSonera

LTE networks in Stockholm and Oslo, and reported to GSA: “While still in its infancy,

commercial LTE networks in Stockholm and Oslo already outperform many fixed

broadband connections, offering average data rates of 16.8Mbps (peak = 50Mbps) and

32.1Mbps (peak = 85Mbps) in 10MHz and 20MHz, respectively. Measured data rates

would have been even higher if it had not been for the stringent test methodology, which

focused almost entirely on vehicular testing.”

Signals Research Group, LLC “Signals Ahead,” March 2010 report

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Will HSPA+ deployments delay LTE rollout? Many operators will invest in both HSPA+

and LTE. GSA sees no evidence of HSPA+ uptake delaying commitments to deploy LTE.

The success of HSPA/HSPA+ in delivering mobile broadband will fuel demand to support more

customers and for even higher data throughputs including for new applications, which LTE

delivers. LTE brings the opportunity for additional spectrum in Digital Dividend (700, 800 MHz)

and 2.6 GHz bands, initially giving comparable throughput capacity and performance, and will

continue to improve and also benefit from larger bandwidth deployments (up to 20 MHz).

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LTE eco-system- platforms, user devices

Mobile phones, computer and consumer electronic

devices including notebooks, netbooks, ultra-mobile

PC‟s, gaming devices, cameras, and PMPs will

incorporate embedded LTE connectivity.

Source of data: GSA report “Evolution to LTE” – August 26, 2010

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Voice over LTE

LTE is likely to be deployed with a focus on data services connectivity for PCs, netbooks, etc

Voice service will be introduced as a second step

The One Voice initiative – announced on November 4, 2009, aims for industry agreement on a harmonized way to implement voice and SMS over LTE, based on existing standards.

The GSMA VoLTE (Voice over LTE) initiative was formally announced at the Mobile World Congress on 15th February 2010. In establishing the VoLTE initiative, GSMA has adopted the work of the One Voice Initiative as the basis of the work to lead the global mobile industry towards a standard way of delivering voice and messaging services for Long-Term Evolution (LTE). Using IP Multimedia Subsystem specifications developed by 3GPP as its basis, GSMA have expanded upon the original scope of One Voice work to address the entire end-to-end voice and SMS ecosystem by also focussing on Roaming and Interconnect interfaces, in addition the interface between customer and network.

For more information see Evolution to LTE

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Spectrum for LTE deployments

An operator may introduce LTE in „new‟ bands where it is easier to deploy 10 MHz or 20 MHz

carriers

e.g. 2.6 GHz band (IMT Extension band) or Digital Dividend spectrum 700, 800 MHz

Or in re-farmed existing mobile bands e.g. 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz

LTE 1800 looks the most promising from re-farmed spectrum

Eventually LTE may be deployed in all of these bands – and others later

2.6 GHz (for capacity) and 700/800 MHz (wider coverage, improved in-building) is a good

combination

LTE offers a choice of carrier bandwidths: 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz; the widest bandwidth will be

needed for the highest speeds

Availability of new spectrum, particularly in the 2.6 GHz and Digital Dividend bands (700, 800

MHz), is a crucial factor for LTE deployments in many countries, and the regulatory conditions, and

will directly determine deployment and service launch dates in most markets.

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Verizon Wireless

LTE commercial launch in 25-30 markets scheduled by end 2010

Nationwide by end 2013

700 MHz LTE deployments include Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, several regional players

700 MHz spectrum availability will extend throughout Americas. This could be earliest in Chile;

regulator Subtel expects to launch a 2.6 GHz LTE spectrum auction in December 2010, which is

earlier than originally expected, and up to 140 MHz may be available. It means LTE services could

be launched in 2012.

Anatel will auction 120 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum, most likely by mid-2013, while giving

operators the option to deploy LTE earlier should they acquire an MMDS operator who currently

holds spectrum. The 2.6 GHz band had been allocated to MMDS operators for pay TV, and they

will keep 70 MHz.

The Indian government has formed a task group to develop a national band plan at 700 MHz

Consultations on future use of 700 MHz have commenced in New Zealand

700 MHz is a key band for LTE

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2.6 GHz is a key band for LTE in Europe

and Asia

Teliasonera, Elisa and DNA have been granted licences for 2.6 GHz spectrum and are building

LTE networks in Finland. DNA obtained 40 MHz of 2.6 GHz spectrum

Several auctions of 2.6 GHz spectrum are scheduled or planned throughout European

markets during 2010 - 2011

TeliaSonera Sweden is deploying LTE using nationwide 2x20 MHz 2.6 GHz spectrum and

announced commercial service launch in Stockholm on December 15, 2009

In Hong Kong, 2x15 MHz blocks of 2.6 GHz FDD spectrum have been auctioned, and won by

China Mobile, Genius Brand and CSL Limited

Telenor and Netcom have been granted licences and 2.6 GHz spectrum

TeliaSonera announced LTE commercial service launch in Oslo on December 15, 2009

The regulator MCMC plans to auction 3 blocks of 2.6 GHz spectrum for LTE in 2011, and is also

consulting on re-farming 850/900/1800 spectrum for 3G services

MVNO and cable operator Telenet is trialing LTE in Mechelen, ahead of the 2.6 GHz auction

expected in September 2010. Mobistar is also testing LTE.

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LTE deployment – Sweden exampleUsing new and re-farmed spectrum

2.6 GHz spectrum has been auctioned

900 MHz can be used for 3G

„‟ The present licences in the 900 MHz

band will be renewed and it will be possible

for the operators to phase in new

technology for mobile broadband while at

the same time continuing to offer GSM

mobile telephony. The entire frequency

space available in the 900 MHz band will

be assigned, which will enable entry of the

new stakeholder through PTS approving

the transfer of frequencies to the operator

Hi3G’’

Press release, PTS, 13/03/09

Tele2 Sweden and Telenor

Sweden are to build a

nationwide LTE network

through a new JV, “Net4

Mobility”

Operators will share spectrum

in the 900 MHz and 2.6 GHz

bands

Shared GSM network also

planned to extend reach by 30

– 50%

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800 MHz is a key band for LTE- Digital Dividend spectrum

- Excellent for rural coverage and in building coverage

The transition from analog to digital terrestrial television will release large amounts of spectrum

potentially for mobile broadband deployments – the so-called Digital Dividend

In 2005 the European Commission identified the release of the digital dividend in Europe as a spectrum

policy priority. The Commission later called for efforts to be made at the World Radiocommunication

Conference (WRC-07) to give mobile services the same status as broadcasting services

WRC 07 identified the 790-862 MHz band for mobile service in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

Several countries have now confirmed the availability of the 790-862 MHz band (subject to allocation

processes i.e. auction), including Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland

Germany was Europe‟s first country to auction a package of spectrum which included 3 x 20 MHz

digital dividend spectrum

Other governments in Europe arefollowing in 2010 and beyond

In June 2010, the Australian Government confirmed it would release 126 MHz of digital dividend

spectrum (694 – 820 MHz) due to be cleared by end 2013

Many operators will deploy LTE in digital dividend spectrum

Region 1 (EMEA)

MobileBroadcasting

470 MHz 790 MHz 862 MHz

(2015)

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Recent LTE spectrum auctions

Europe

Germany: After 224 rounds the spectrum auction ended on May 20, 2010 and covered 360 MHz

across 4 bands: 800 MHz (digital dividend), 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz, 2.6 GHz. THIS WAS EUROPE‟S

FIRST AUCTION OF DIGITAL DIVIDEND SPECTRUM. The 4 incumbents acquired 2.6 GHz

channels to be used for LTE. Telefonica O2, Vodafone and T-Mobile (but not E Plus)

additionally acquired 800 MHz digital dividend spectrum which they will use for LTE. The

800 MHz spectrum raised €3.576 billion, i.e. over 81.5% of the auction‟s total value. Vodafone and

T Mobile are understood to be currently testing and deploying LTE in 800 MHz.

Denmark: The auction of 2500-2690 MHz and 2010-2020 MHz spectrum was completed on May 10,

2010, with spectrum being awarded to Hi3G Denmark ApS; TDC A/S; Telia Nättjänster Norden AB;

and Telenor A/S. Information about the auction results is available here:

http://en.itst.dk/spectrum-equipment/Auctions-and-calls-for-tenders/2-5-ghz/results-of-the-auction

Netherlands: 2.6 GHz spectrum was auctioned in April 2010 and resulted in spectrum being

awarded to incumbents KPN, Vodafone, T-Mobile, and newcomers Ziggo 4 and Tele2. Unpaired

spectrum was left unsold.

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Other frequency bands for LTE

LTE FDD will most likely in future be

deployed in existing cellular bands too,

including:

850 MHz

900 MHz

AWS (1700/2100 MHz)

1800 MHz

1900 MHz

2100 MHz

LTE TDD

Early TDD Spectrum for LTE (TTD-LTE)

IMT Extension Center Gap 2570–2620 MHz

2.3 TDD i.e. 2300 – 2400 MHz

LTE FDD

Future possibilities:

450 – 470 MHz

3.6 GHz

Future TDD possibility

3.6 GHz

LTE1800 looks a promising option for operators currently holding

substantial 1800 MHz spectrum and could be ready for mass

market only a short time after 2.6 GHz

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LTE TDD

The LTE market includes TDD as well as FDD systems

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“While the majority of LTE deployments today are using the FDD mode, the report

confirms significant operator interest in the TDD mode. LTE FDD and LTE TDD

are complementary technologies and standardized by 3GPP. A number of key

technology milestones have been demonstrated in recent weeks which confirm

how the LTE TDD system is maturing towards commercialization. The recently

concluded BWA spectrum auction in India has paved the way for early and large

scale introduction of TDD LTE into the world’s fastest developing market”

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In the DL, the PDCCH contains a

number of extra bits specific to TDD

The P-SCH, S-SCH and PHICH

also differ from FDD. Other

channels are unchanged

FDD v TDD DL PHY differences

FDD v TDD UL PHY differences

TDD operation affects the timing,

control and frame structure.

For the UL channels, the key

changes are the PRACH channel

and sounding.

DwPTS: sent from eNodeB as part of synchronisation

GP: empty guard band

UpPTS: sent from UE as part of synchronisation

LTE TDD- LTE FDD and TDD modes are complementary

- Both standardized by 3GPP, significant commonalities

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LTE TDD opportunities identified

LTE TDD is positioned as the next evolution in TD-SCDMA family and a natural progression

From 3GPP standards perspective: commonality with FDD

From vendor perspective: increasing use of software defined radio techniques

From operator perspective: spectrum availability, flexible base stations

LTE TDD trials now

Timescales established for prototype, dual-mode and multimode devices

In-service estimated as 2010-2011

TD-LTE being showcased by many leading players at

World Expo, Shanghai from May 2010

Clearwire (USA) has requested 3GPP to standardize LTE TDD for operation in 2496 – 2690 MHz

and on August 4, 2010 announced plans for technology trials to test both LTE TDD and LTE FDD

Softbank Mobile (Japan) is reported to be considering LTE TDD in 2.5 GHz spectrum it owns

Early TDD Spectrum for LTE (TTD-LTE)

IMT Extension Center Gap 2570–2620 MHz

2.3 TDD I.e. 2300 – 2400 MHz

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LTE TDD is maturing towards commercialization

LTE TDD is being showcased by China Mobile and leading industry partners at the World Expo 2010, Shanghai. The

large-scale trial network covers the whole 5.28 square-km site, outdoors and in 9 pavilions and 2 demonstration

centers. Several products supporting the trial network are launched or planned including WWAN cards, routers and

dongles. Key milestones achieved in the trial include:

Demonstration of LTE TDD HD video telephone in single 20 MHz spectrum with peak DL speeds of up to 80 Mbps

Demonstration of VOD, video communication, and other high-speed mobile broadband apps

Demonstration of 24-channel video streaming

Mobile HD video conferencing between the trial network and another location

Inter-Operability Test of multiple LTE TDD USB dongles in a single mobile network cell

China Mobile will establish 3 further trial LTE TDD networks in Qingdao, Xiamen and Zhuhai - beginning Q3 2010.

China Mobile is also partnering with foreign operators to establish trial LTE TDD networks overseas, including Taiwan.

India is a key market for LTE TDD following the BWA spectrum auction. Qualcomm through its JV with local partners is

committed to LTE TDD and anticipates commercial service from 2011. Some other BWA spectrum winners are finalizing

their technology choice, so more winners may also choose LTE TDD.

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LTE-Advanced

3GPP made a formal submission to the ITU,

meeting the deadline of October 7, 2009, proposing

that LTE Release 10 & beyond (LTE-Advanced) be

evaluated as a candidate for IMT-Advanced.

The submission was made jointly in the name of the

3GPP Organizational Partners: ARIB, ATIS, CCSA,

ETSI, TTA and TTC.

GSA is a Market Representation Partner in 3GPP

and fully supports the submssion

3GPP plans to complete its work on LTE-Advanced

specifications by 2010/2011

Further information:

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LTE: a single global standard

LTE is on track, attracting global industry support. The first LTE systems launched in 2009

LTE is the natural migration choice for GSM/HSPA operators. LTE is also the next generation mobile broadband system of choice of leading CDMA operators, who are expected to be in the forefront of service introduction. A leading WiMAX operator recently announced it is shifting technology to LTE

As a result of collaboration between 3GPP, 3GPP2 and IEEE there is a roadmap for CDMA operators to evolve to LTE

Successful handovers between CDMA and LTE networks have been demonstrated

The LTE-TDD mode (TD-LTE) provides a future-proof evolutionary path for TD-SCDMA

With LTE we have one single global standard, securing and driving even higher economies of scale and importantly, simplifying roaming

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LTE: some industry forecasts

Maravedis: The number of LTE subscribers worldwide will pass 200 million in 2015

Strategy Analytics: the global LTE handset market will reach 150 million sales units by 2013

ABI Research: by 2013 operators will spend over $8.6 billion on LTE base stations

infrastructure

IDC: Spending on LTE equipment will exceed WiMAX equipment spend by end 2011, with

worldwide LTE infrastructure revenues approaching USD 8 billion by 2014

Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA): up to 22 LTE networks are anticipated to be in

commercial service by end 2010, and at least 45 by end 2012

Gartner: long Term Evolution will be the dominant next-generation mobile broadband

technology

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Mobile broadband seminar in Hong Kong- where LTE will be discussed

Hong Kong - September 6, 2010Co-organized by

GSA, HKSTPC and HKWDC

Free to attend

Registration required:www.hkstp.org/HKSTPC/onlineRegistration.jsp?lan=en&formId=OF_0000117

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Mobile broadband seminar in London- where LTE will be discussed

London

September 27, 2010

GSA Mobile Broadband Forum: September 27, 2010 (afternoon)

More information, objectives, program, registration details

www.gsacom.com/programs/mobilebroadband.php4

Organized by GSA in association with IIR Mobile Broadband World as part of the Mobile Broadband Strategy Day

Top industry speakers

Delegates need to register (a fee is payable to IIR)

using the "Register Now" link on page www.iir-telecoms.com/I2GS2GSA

GSA members attending Mobile Broadband World conference (Sept 28-29) also qualify for discount

www.iir-telecoms.com/event/mobilebroadband

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Evolution to LTE reportFrom GSA – free download

Global and comprehensive update

on what’s happening on LTE FDD and TDD

Lists every network commitment,

launch, trial

Evolution to LTE: GSA report

www.gsacom.com

www.gsacom.com/rss/gsanews.php4

www.twitter.com/gsacom

http://gsacom.mobi

website: www.gsacom.com

Charts and maps available at www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

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