Alcatel-Lucent to deploy trial TD-LTE network in Shanghai (China)
Alcatel-Lucent has announced that it has been selected by China Mobile to participate in a TD-LTE trial network deployment in China.
Alcatel-Lucent Shanghai Bell will be working on a TD-LTE trial in the city of Shanghai, which is one of seven cities where China Mobile is testing LT-LTE services.
The tests were conducted in both 2.3GHz and 2.6GHz frequency bands for indoor and outdoor deployments and relied on Alcatel-Lucent’s industry-leading LTE expertise to provide an end-to-end integrated solution including LTE base stations (eNodeBs), the Evolved Packet Core (EPC). Alcatel-Lucent’s solution successfully passed interoperability tests with two unnamed terminal suppliers.
Ericsson to deploy 4G/LTE mobile broadband to rural US
Ericsson has signed an LTE network contract with a USA based organization that acts as a trade alliance of smaller regional wireless spectrum holders to build out a LTE based 4G network.
Under the terms of the four-year contract with NetAmerica Alliance, Ericsson will be the sole supplier for the LTE -based radio access network and the core network, based on Evolved Packet Core (EPC) technology. The contract also includes IMS, enabling the deployment of tailor-made applications and systems integration services.
Members of the NetAmerica Alliance run the network in their own territories, but NetAmerica acts as a group buyer on their behalf.
According to Arun Bhikshesvaran, Head of Strategy and Market Development, Ericsson North America, this is a new type of LTE deployment. NetAmerica is making it possible for smaller operators to join together to deliver cost effectively the same mobile broadband services available in major metropolitan areas. The socioeconomic benefits of broadband services in metropolitan areas are well-proven and with applications designed for rural consumers, one can only imagine the extent to which the people and businesses in these markets will become more empowered and more productive as a result of this opportunity.
Ericsson launches the first U.S. LTE Network
Ericsson and MetroPCS Communications Inc. have joined hands to launch the MetroPCS’ Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. Ericsson is the primary supplier of infrastructure for MetroPCS and its 4G LTE networks.
According to Roger D. Linquist, president, CEO and chairman of the board of MetroPCS, Ericsson’s global experience and vision surrounding 4G LTE were considerable reasons for selecting them as one of the key infrastructure partners. The companies have worked closely to rapidly build and launch a high-quality 4G LTE network in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area. As the company continues to roll out 4G LTE networks in the remaining metropolitan areas in the remainder of 2010 and early 2011, it is planning to leverage Ericsson’s technology leadership to bring the customers an exciting mobile broadband experience.
The launch will provide MetroPCS subscribers in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan area with faster, more efficient transfers of data, video, images and more, in an efficient and cost-effective way. It will carry MetroPCS’ world-class cost structure while offering innovative mobile broadband services. As part of the network build, Ericsson created a custom rapid rollout solution for MetroPCS that allows for substantial reuse of existing infrastructure.
According to Angel Ruiz, president of Ericsson North America, Ericsson is proud to work with such a forward thinking company as MetroPCS as the company brings the global leadership of LTE into North America. With LTE, MetroPCS will be able to meet the rapidly growing demands of its customers for new and enhanced applications as it will continue to evolve and expand the possibilities of mobile broadband.
Ericsson’s full end-to-end LTE solution for MetroPCS includes RBS 6000 Base Station, IP-RAN, Evolved Packet Core and the Network Services.
STC’s LTE trial to be conducted by Alca- Lu (Saudi Arabia)
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Alcatel-Lucent has been awarded a contract by Saudi Telecom Company (STC) for an LTE trial for STC. The new programme is scheduled to begin in H2 and it is expected to enable STC to test the performance of LTE-based services and assess the related business models.
The LTE expertise of STC will be leveraged by Alcatel- Lucent to provide an integrated product including LTE base stations (eNodeBs), the Evolved Packet Core, IP service routing network elements as well as operation, administration and maintenance systems to STC.
STC will also be provided with a range of professional services including project management, planning, installation, integration and commissioning, and testing by Alcatel- Lucent.
Telefonica tests LTE calls with Alcatel-Lucent in Latin America
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The first call has been successfully made by Alcatel-Lucent in LTE lab tests, Telefonica is conducting in Latin America. The maturity and benefits of the LTE mobile broadband technology is being analyzed by Telefonica with these tests.
The first tests using Alcatel-Lucent’s LTE platform, including base stations, transmission equipment, Evolved Packet Core (EPC), as well as professional design and integration services in combination with devices from LG Electronics were delivered in Telefonica’s labs.
700 MHz and 2.6 GHz frequencies will be used in the second phase of the field tests to assess LTE’s performance in terms of coverage and capacity, supporting the delivery of new mobile multimedia applications, such as high-definition video streaming, mobile gaming, high-speed file transfers and video conferencing.
Cisco & Juniper adopt 4G packet core
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Separate announcements have been made by Cisco and Juniper regarding new 4G evolved packet core (EPC) offers. Traditionally, total solution bids have been preferred by mobile operators where a large radio access network (RAN) vendor functions as the systems integrator, designing and rolling out the network and procuring third-party equipment only as required.
But the operators now have to rethink their procurement strategies because of a shift to end-to-end IP infrastructure and explosive mobile data forecasts.
Moving up the value chain and growing margins by offering leading-edge is currently on the minds of the router suppliers’ apart from providing feature-rich solutions rather than just playing a supporting role in mobile backhaul and Internet routing.
Alcatel-Lucent will conduct LTE trial for Bouygues Telecom
www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Alcatel-Lucent’s LTE equipment has been selected by French fixed and mobile operator Bouygues Telecom for the trial of its mobile broadband services. The field trial programme due to start at various sites in western France in 2010 will witness Alcatel-Lucent as the sole supplier and network integrator.
Through the trials, the operator can evaluate opportunities to introduce new multimedia applications and services. The end-to-end LTE solution supplied by Alcatel-Lucent will comprise base stations (eNodeBs), Evolved Packet Core (EPC) and its associated management system.
As the nineteenth customer to undergo trials by Alcatel-Lucent, Bouygues Telecom will be provided with professional services like project management and planning, installation, commissioning, integrat
ion and test plan execution services.
NTT DoCoMo selects NEC as Super 3G provider (Japan)
NTT DoCoMo selects NEC for providing core network EPC (Evolved Packet Core ) systems that support NTT DoCoMo’s Super 3G advanced mobile phone networks, and was already selected as Super 3G mobile base station and terminal provider.
According to the new order, NEC is in a position to become a total Super 3G system vendor that provides NTT DoCoMo with communications infrastructure and terminals.
