LTE Release 9
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"...The LTE technology as specified within 3GPP Release 8 was first commercially deployed by end 2009. Since then the number of operators implementing the technology is strongly increasing around the globe. LTE has become the fastest developing mobile system technology. The same way GSM and WCDMA have been enhanced with additional features over time, LTE is continuously worked on. Initial enhancements have been included in 3GPP Release 9 and are described in this white paper. |
MSF - Voice over LTE Event
November 2011
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This MSF (MultiService Forum) White Paper covers the first MSF VoLTE Interoperability Event, backed by the GSMA as part of its work on VoLTE...."Over 65 network elements from 19 participating vendors were tested by 60 test engineers using 200 pages of test plans during this three-week event. The test scenarios included 89 test cases and 561 scheduled tests based on different vendor combinations..." |
ICT and IPv6 Readiness
ATIS Study - January 2011
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This study reports that the necessary measures have been taken to ensure that the switch over to IPv6 can go ahead. The white paper - Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) and IPv6 readiness looks at "IPv4 depletion" as mobile data increases the demand for IP addresses. The White Paper also looks at the "standards and specifications under development to support a number of different transition technologies and strategies to IPv6"... |
Here Comes the SON
Self-Optimizing Networks - The Benefits of SON in LTE
4G Americas White Paper July 2011
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Self-Optimizing and Self-Organizing Networks (SON) can significantly improve network performance and user experience. SON is a key component of LTE and is being standardized by 3GPP with key SON features contained in 3GPP LTE Release 8, Release 9 and Release 10.
The recent 4G Americas white paper "Self-Optimizing Networks - The Benefits of SON in LTE" describes these features and how they will address self-optimization and self-healing that will allow the networks to operate more efficiently while providing overall improved user performance. |
4G Mobile Broadband Evolution
3GPP Release 10 and Beyond - HSPA+ SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced
4G Americas White Paper February 2011
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A new White paper from 4G Americas focuses on 4G Mobile Broadband Evolution, providing an excellent study of the progress that 3GPP is making on Release 10 and looking forward to Release 11 of the standard...Link |
Two-Channel Method for OTA Performance Measurements of MIMO-Enabled Devices
Rohde & Schwarz White Paper December 2010
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Modern wireless communication technologies such as LTE, HSPA+ and WiMAX include the MIMO technology to achieve increased speed for data transmission. Existing Over-the-air (OTA) test systems need to be upgraded to support MIMO as well. This white paper summarizes an approach to verify the OTA performance of MIMO-enabled devices, like measurements of the total isotropic sensitivity (TIS) and of obtained throughput....link |
VAMOS doubles voice capacity in GSM
Ericsson White Paper, Nokia Siemens Networks Technology Brief July 2010
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Voice services over Adaptive Multi-user
channels on One Slot, or VAMOS is the next step in the
evolution of GSM voice services. VAMOS
doubles transceiver peak capacity and
optimizes spectrum utilization, while
reducing radio base station power
consumption
Two white papers from leading supporters of the VAMOS work are on-line; Ericsson - VAMOS doubles voice capacity in GSM without further hardware investment Nokia Siemens Networks - Doubling GSM voice capacity with the Orthogonal Sub Channel |
Recognising the Promise of Mobile Broadband
UMTS Forum, July 2010
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Looks at the potential impact of LTE on the ecosystem and examines some of the technological, operational and strategic options available to mobile operators as they seek sustainable new business models and fresh sources of value...more |
MIMO and Smart Antennas for 3G and 4G Wireless Systems
Practical Aspects and Deployment Considerations
3G Americas, May 2010
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Focuses on the practical aspects of deploying smart antenna systems in existing Radio Access Systems (RAS). A substantial and growing body of theoretical and field experience is able to provide reliable guidance on the tradeoffs of various antenna configurations. Operational experience with WiMAX and TD-SCDMA systems that have utilized smart antennas for several years provides practical experience applicable to the upgrade to HSPA and LTE wireless systems...more |
3GPP Mobile Broadband Innovation Path to 4G: Release 9, Release 10 and Beyond: HSPA+, SAE/LTE and LTE-Advanced
3G Americas, February 2010
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3G Americas has published its resource report on 3GPP standards and their evolution to IMT-Advanced, providing an in-depth examination of 3GPP technology standards from a technical, business and applications standpoint ...more |
GSA - Information Paper
GSA, February 2010
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The GSA regularly produces Information Papers, with key data on the progress of Mobile Broadband technologies, covering;
The latest Paper is the Network Update (February 2010) - Giving data on:
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The benefits of SON in LTE
3G Americas, December 2009
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3GPP is standardizing self-optimizing and self-organizing capabilities for LTE – in Release 8, Release 9, and beyond – that will leverage network intelligence, automation and network management features in order to automate the configuration and optimization of wireless networks, thereby lowering costs and improving network performance and flexibility. This paper will discuss, highlight and recommend the Release 8 and Release 9 Self-Organizing Network (SON) techniques and explain how these capabilities will positively impact network operations in the evolved LTE network....more |
Fixed Mobile Convergence - SAE and LTE in Cellular Mobile Communications
Anritsu, November 2009
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This updated LTE white paper is an overview of the latest emerging technologies and now contains even more information with an expanded LTE/SAE introduction and test challenges section. Some selected headings from the paper are:
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HSPA to LTE-Advanced: 3GPP Broadband Evolution to IMT-Advanced
3G Americas, September 2009
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This paper discusses the evolution of EDGE, HSPA enhancements, 3GPP LTE, the capabilities of these technologies, and their position relative to other primary competing technologies....more
See also - Other papers from 3G Americas: |
LTE application note - 3GPP Long Term Evolution: System Overview, Product Development, and Test Challenges
Agilent Technologies, June 2009
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This Agilent application note describes the Long Term Evolution (LTE) of the universal
mobile telecommunication system (UMTS)... Particular attention is given to LTE’s
use of multiple antenna techniques and to a new modulation scheme called
single carrier frequency division multiple access (SC-FDMA) used in the LTE
uplink...more
See also - Two other Agilent papers of interest: |
Mobile Broadband Evolution: the roadmap from HSPA to LTE
UMTS Forum, February 2009
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A white paper summarising mobile broadband evolution from HSPA to LTE and beyond. Includes market/service context, LTE technology roadmap and operator deployment options...more
See also - Another paper from the UMTS Forum: |
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