Long Term Evolution (LTE) is the next generation of mobile broadband technology that provides higher data rates and network throughput compared to 3G. LTE networks use OFDM and SC-FDMA for downlink and uplink, respectively, along with MIMO and an all-IP architecture to improve performance. The network elements include eNBs, SGWs, PDN GWs and MMEs. For operators, LTE provides an opportunity to increase ARPU through new applications and services while decreasing CCPU through an all-IP infrastructure. Mass deployment of LTE is expected to begin around 2012, with LTE Advanced enabling data rates up to 1 Gbps.
4. LTE is the next generation of Mobile broadband technology Data rates of 100 Mbps It is the next level after UMTS 3G technology Works with IP! What is LTE?
5. Advantages Provides low latency Higher network throughput Increased data transfer speed More cost effectiveness Improvements over 3G network
6. LTE v/s Other technologies 2G to 4G Evolution and data download rates
10. LTE Network Elements Evolved Node B (eNB) Supports air interface Provides radio resource management functions Serving Gateway (SGW) Provides Mobility Responsible for Routing and Forwarding
11. LTE Network Elements (Continued) Packet Data Network Gateway (PDN GW) Provides connectivity to Internet Provides QoS and mobility between 3G and non-3G networks Mobility Management Entity (MME) Manages mobility and provides security Operates in control plane and provides authentication
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13. What are the revenue incentives and investment implications for operators who adopt LTE?
14. Each segment of the ecosystem has a role to play in LTE’s success Source: LTE towards mobile broadband – Altman Vilandrie & company (2009)
15. Potential Business Impact Potential Impact Rationale ARPU Inc.Value added applications (Average Revenue per User) Advertising revenues Broadband device proliferation CCPU Dec. All IP Networks (Cash Cost per User) Backhaul Migration, multiple networks Customer LifetimeSameMore devices per user Non-contract pricing models SubscribersInc.New applicants tap new segments Greater BW targets performance CapExDec.Economies of Scale (Capital Expenditures) All IP-N/w & Spectral Efficiency Multiple networks in transition Source: LTE towards mobile broadband – Altman Vilandrie & company (2009)
17. LTE Future and Uses Mass deployment to begin around 2012 Devices which are covered under LTE are – Mobile phones, laptops, cameras, camcorders Assured interoperability with older wireless technologies such as GSM, WCDMA/HSPA, CDMA, TD-SCDMA
18. LTE Advanced Mobile Communication Standard As a major enhancement of the 3GPP LTE Standard Peak data rates of 1 Gbps to meet IMT Advanced standards for 4G Ability to leverage advanced topology heterogenous networks such as Picocells and Femtocells Improves capacity and coverage and provides large bandwidth upto 100 MHz of spectrum
19. Conclusion We discussed the topics – What is LTE? Architecture of LTE Networks Market growth and evolution of LTE Future of LTE and LTE Advanced
