Demonstration of LTE technology for the first time in the 700 MHz band

Motorola's test marked a continuous progress in testing and developing commercial solutions based on 3G's next generation mobile broadband connection standard.

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The first data transmissions on LTE (Long-Term Evolution) in the 700 MHz band use the LTE radio access test network and the LTE eNode-B platform on a compatible device model, to test High-speed data and mobile video streaming applications.

'The results from the experiment show the possibility of implementing small-scale commercial solutions in 2009', said Darren McQueen, Vice President in charge of wireless broadband technologies in the mobile sector. Motorola's family and network, said.

Lower frequency bands with better outdoor and indoor coverage are a fundamental requirement for many mobile operators. In North America, the 700 MHz band was auctioned earlier this year due to the release of the 470 - 862 MHz band by the conversion of analog analogue to digital television technology. This 'redundancy' spectrum is expected by mobile operators in the US, Europe and many other parts of the world as a valuable resource, as many mobile broadband networks are rapidly using up the band. Frequency allocated and operators are pressured to provide services to rural areas.

In Europe, such a 'redundant' spectrum contains the 790 - 862 MHz band, currently used for television, and is expected to be auctioned between 2009 and 2012, coinciding with the deployment plan. LTE of mobile operators.

Motorola's flexible LTE eNode-B architecture can be configured to meet specific requirements by using fixed or remote radio transmitters. This design allows support for various frequency bands in the first phase of LTE and can be suitable for many LTE deployment scenarios on new bands as well as on the current GSM, UMTS and CDMA bands. For example, a 700 MHz radio transmitter can be tuned for operation in the 790 - 862 MHz band, so service operators can deploy LTE in the 'redundant' spectrum as soon as it is released. and use in different areas.

LTE is a promising technology that provides broadband speeds super fast and very small latency, low cost per bit for data services. Thanks to its ability to connect with other access technologies, mobile service operators can integrate their fixed LTE and broadband networks together. For end users, LTE can bring new applications such as mobile TV and multimedia mobile gadgets.