GSM 3G Market Update 161209

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GSM/3G MARKET UPDATE
December 16, 2009
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 Representing leading GSM/EDGE, WCDMA-HSPA, LTE suppliers globally
 Promoting GSM/EDGE/WCDMA and evolved systems for successful
delivery of mobile broadband, enhanced multimedia, voice services
 3GPP Market Representation Partner

Mobile Broadband Growth
Facts-based research by GSA
Leveraging strong links in the industry UMTS 900 Global Status
Objective analysis Evolution to LTE
GSA surveys, reports, regular updates
Evolution of Network Speeds
LTE Operator Commitments Mobile Broadband Spectrum
HSPA network deployments/launches EDGE Evolution
WCDMA Network Launches HSPA Evolution (HSPA+)
HSPA Devices availability Digital Dividend spectrum
3G Services and Applications ~60 charts, maps
Mobile broadband success stories
EDGE Operators Worldwide



Global reach
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#12 Australia
#13 South Korea 13,600 + file downloads average/month in Q3 09
#14 Brazil
#15 Italy
#16 Netherlands
#17 Singapore
#18 Russia
#19 Turkey 960+ press/industry reports Q1 – Q3 09
#20 Hong Kong



Hot reports
November 2009 top document downloads

#1 Evolution to LTE Information Paper

#2 GSM/3G Market Update

#3 Evolution of Network Speeds

#4 Mobile Broadband Growth – Reports from Operators Worldwide

#5 World map – LTE commitments All available as free downloads

#6 Update on Global HSPA Evolution (HSPA+) commitments www.gsacom.com



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GSA – new Member companies

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Also see dedicated page:
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Also see this paper from
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The continuing global GSM and WCDMA success story

GSM/WCDMA market share
= 89.5%

Market share grew 1.2% in
past year

4 billion GSM/WCDMA subs
passed in October 2009



GSM success in all regions

See growth charts for all regions and
key markets at
www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4



Data growth in all regions

Download this chart and other
mobile data-related charts at




Mobile Broadband growth success
Consistent reports from operators worldwide of traffic and revenue growth
Report from GSA – December 2009
Mobile Broadband Growth www.gsacom.com

www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4



Evolution of Mobile Systems to 3G
- Drivers: capacity, data speeds, lower cost of delivery -
for revenue growth

Q3 09 market share

TDMA EDGE
EDGE Evolution
3GPP Core GSM/3G
GSM GPRS Network

WCDMA HSDPA/HSUPA HSPA+ 89.5%
PDC
© GSA - 2009

cdma
cdmaOne CDMA2000 9.8%
CDMA2000 EV/DO EV/DO
1x 1x EV/DO Rev 0 Rev A Rev B others
0.7%
2G First Step into 3G 3G phase 1 Evolved 3G
Market share according to subscriptions data provided by Informa Telecoms & Media


3GPP radio access evolution

LTE Evolution
LTE
HSPA+
HSPA
3G/WCDMA

D/L peak rate 384 kbps 14.4 Mbps 21/28/42/84 Mbps > 150+ Mbps 1 Gbps target



World’s first LTE networks launched

TeliaSonera’s press release:
On December 15, 2009 TeliaSonera http://feed.ne.cision.com/wpyfs/00/00/00/00/00/10/35/95/wkr0011.pdf
launched the world’s first LTE services in
Sweden and Norway.

The LTE networks cover the central city
areas of Stockholm and Oslo and initially
will be used for mobile data services.

Coverage roll-out to more cities in each
country will continue in 2010. WEBCAST

http://media.fronto.com/streaming/teliasonera/091214/



315 Commercial WCDMA Operators in 132 countries

WCDMA is the leading 3G system globally
• over 73% commercial 3G networks share

Source:
GSA 3G/WCDMA-HSPA Launches Worldwide survey
December 4, 2009
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4



354 HSPA network commitments
GLOBAL economies of scale today in HSPA-enabled mobile broadband
303 HSPA networks commercially launched

HSPA Operator Commitments Survey: GSA –
December 4, 2009

~ 96% of commercial WCDMA networks are HSPA-enabled



HSPA subscriptions growth worldwide

244% HSPA annual
growth to June 09

167 million HSPA
subscriptions: June 09



1,875 HSPA devices launched
by 197 suppliers

780 new HSPA user devices launched in past 12 months

GSA HSPA Devices Survey: December 3, 2009
Key Findings: www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4



HSUPA device availability

159% YoY growth

156 HSUPA products support* or
are upgradeable for 5.76 Mbps
(peak) or higher

(compared to 51 devices Dec 08)

Download chart www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Key Findings: www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/wcdma_databank.php4


Convergence features in HSPA devices

1,875 HSPA Devices “phones” category includes smartphones

447 phones incorporate GPS/A-GPS (136% annual growth)

471 phones incorporate 802.11/WiFi (91% annual growth)

163 phones incorporate mobile TV (various standards)

More analysis in the Key Findings report

Key Findings:


HSPA devices by operating frequency

More analysis in
GSA HSPA Devices Survey - Key Findings : December 3, 2009


GAMBoD – www.gsacom.com/gambod
GSA’s analysis tool for HSPA devices

More comprehensive analysis, personalized to individual needs, is
available using GAMBoD (GSA Analyzer for Mobile Broadband
Devices) www.gsacom.com/gambod

GAMBoD: analysis tool for HSPA devices, for searches by supplier,
form factor, features, downlink/uplink speeds, operating frequency

Results are presented as lists, spreadsheets, or charts which may be
inserted into documents or presentations

RSS feed can be set up to alert when new devices are added

For use only by GSA website registered users we categorize as being
from GSA member organizations or from mobile network operators



HSPA Evolution (HSPA+)
- market reality today

Downlink evolution

 64QAM instead of 16QAM = 50% improvement

 Using multiple antennas – MIMO (multiple input, multiple output) will be possible; 2
at the base station and 2 at the terminal will double the bit rate
This will mean the ability to deliver a downlink data speed of 42 Mbps peak on
a 5 MHz carrier
Uplink evolution
Using 16QAM instead of QPSK modulation means doubling uplink rate up to 11.5 Mbps

Reduced latency

Further evolution of HSPA utilizes combinations
of and MIMO technologies to reach 84 Mbps peak
on the downlink, and 23 Mbps peak uplink
And further evolution beyond that ……..



HSPA Evolution (HSPA+)



28 Mbps DL is market reality
42 Mbps expected by year end
Latest: see HSPA+ information updates paper
Global HSPA+ Network Commitments and Deployments –
www.gsacom.com



EDGE contributes to mobile broadband success
Most HSPA networks combine EDGE with HSPA for 3G services delivery

The majority of WCDMA-HSPA networks are complemented with
GSM/EDGE for service continuity in areas where WCDMA-HSPA coverage is
not available, to ensure that users will receive a good experience of most
3G services
233 of 354 HSPA network operator commitments (66%) also
committed to EDGE

EDGE can today deliver user data speeds up to 300 kbps peak; more
coming with EDGE Evolution

Over 80% of HSDPA user devices also support GSM/EDGE
(excluding notebooks)



EDGE – global, mature technology
Over 80% of commercial GPRS networks
globally have committed to EDGE

 478 GSM/EDGE
commitments in 189 countries
 443 commercial GSM/EDGE
networks in 181 countries

Source: GSA EDGE Fact Sheet July 7, 2009
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/edge_databank.php4#EDGE_Fact_Sheet



EDGE networks expansion

Download charts www.gsacom.com/news/statistics.php4

Source: GSA EDGE Fact Sheet July 7, 2009
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/edge_databank.php4#EDGE_Fact_Sheet



EDGE Evolution
Evolved GERAN - Drivers and goals

Operators stress service continuity as being very important
WCDMA evolution to HSDPA is a key driver for EDGE Evolution (GERAN
Evolution) since reducing the performance gap is the priority
EDGE Evolution - potential benefits:
 2 – 3 times increase in EDGE bit rates
 2 – 3 times spectral efficiency gain (for voice & data capacity)
 Halve the latency (roundtrip time)
 All achieved with low impact on the GSM/EDGE network

Standardized in 3GPP Release 7
Leading manufacturers committed; commercialization expected from 2009



Peak speeds of EDGE Evolution features within
3GPP Release 7 specifications

 DL speed up to 1.2 Mbps per user expected
 standard enables up to 1.9 Mbps per user
 Dual Carrier first phase implementation 10 TSL per user; standard enables
up to 16 TSL per user
 EGPRS-2 DL (REDHOT) level B maximum 118.4 kbps per TSL

 UL speed up to 474 kbps per user, standard enables up to 947 kbps per user
 EGPRS-2 UL (HUGE) level B with maximum 118.4 kbps per TSL
 Peak implementation today 4 TSL per user; standard enables up to 8 TSL
per user



Dual Carrier –
the first step in evolving EDGE

Dual Carrier is the first step in evolving EDGE,
bringing the prospect of doubling today’s EDGE
speeds to 592 kbps on existing EDGE-capable
networks. Commercial downlink Dual Carrier
solutions are expected to be introduced in 2009.

EGPRS-2 level B+ is standardized in the newly-
released 3GPP Release 8, providing a wider pulse
shaping filter to enable higher average end user
throughput, and therefore better coverage
compared to level B.

Commercial solutions for EGPRS-2 level B+ in the
downlink are expected to be introduced in 2010.

GSA Information Paper “EDGE Evolution”



Mobile broadband frequency bands

WCDMA systems incl. HSPA are deployed in 850, 900, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2100 MHz
Most operate in IMT-2000 core band 1920-1980/2110–2170 MHz (referred to as 2100 MHz)
850, 900 MHz deliver coverage and cost efficiencies and are increasing in importance.
The eco-system in these bands is rapidly strengthening
700 MHz: 62 MHz of Digital Dividend spectrum auctioned in US; will be auctioned later in
other countries in the Americas, and elsewhere

2.50 - 2.69 GHz band is anticipated as the largest new spectrum resource

New UHF Digital Dividend spectrum is becoming available in all regions
 excellent for extending mobile broadband to rural and semi-urban areas, and to improve
in-building performance in built up areas
Region 1 (Europe, Middle East and Africa) identified 790-862 MHz for mobile services
Region 2 (Americas) identified 698-806 MHz
Region 3 (Asia) some countries (e.g. China, India, Japan) identified 698-862 MHz while others
identified 790-862 MHz



2.6 GHz band

The 2.50 - 2.69 GHz band is anticipated as the largest new spectrum resource for mobile
broadband services in the foreseeable future. It is identified by the ITU as the IMT extension
band and is needed due to traffic growth in 3G/HSPA networks

It is large enough to allow multiple operators to deploy technologies utilizing wide channels,
such as the 2 x 20 MHz channels for the highest data speeds of LTE

The CEPT band plan was included in CEPT Decision (05)05, agreed by consensus in 2005 by
its 48 member countries. It includes a commitment to make the band available from 2008
depending on market demand. The plan comprises 2 x 70 MHz paired FDD spectrum
separated by 50 MHz of unpaired spectrum for FDD downlink or TDD

Sweden implemented the Decision; first country to auction 2.6 GHz spectrum in compliance.
Finland, Norway, Hong Kong and Singapore have completed similar auctions.

Forthcoming allocations likely in 2009/10 include Austria, Denmark, France, Germany,
Netherlands, Spain, UK,,, …... and in Latin America: Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Brazil



2.6 GHz is a key band for LTE in Europe
and Asia

 Telenor and Netcom have been granted licences and 2.6 GHz spectrum and will build LTE
networks in Norway
 TeliaSonera announced LTE commercial service in Oslo launched on December 15, 2009

 Teliasonera, Elisa and DNA have been granted licences and 2.6 GHz spectrum and will build LTE
networks in Finland

 TeliaSonera Sweden is deploying LTE using nationwide 2x20 MHz 2.6 GHz spectrum and
announced commercial service in Stockholm launched 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

Several auctions of 2.6 GHz spectrum are scheduled or planned
throughout European markets during 2010 and onwards which will be
key spectrum for LTE
Source of data: GSA Information Paper “Evolution to LTE” – December 10, 2009


Spectrum below 1 GHz
850, 900 MHz

Growing awareness and appreciation of the benefits of deploying mobile broadband systems
in re-farmed 900 MHz band:
systems today referred to as UMTS900 (or WCDMA-HSPA900)

UMTS900 gaining traction amongst operators and regulators across Europe, Asia, Oceania,
Middle East, Africa, Russia
Regulatory obstacles in Europe being removed
The 20-year old GSM Directive has been amended, allowing mobile broadband systems
in re-farmed 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum

UMTS900 eco-system is rapidly developing, including HSPA user devices

UMTS900 and UMTS2100 deployments are complementary

Similar benefits obtained with HSPA in 850 MHz band; commercial systems today in Australia,
New Zealand, and the Americas



UMTS900 = cost reduction in rural/suburban areas
GSA UMTS900 operator case study
Elisa, Finland

Increased coverage
Significant CAPEX, OPEX savings
Re-use existing sites
Faster rollout
Improved voice service
Improved in-building penetration

UMTS900 Operator Case Study on Elisa

UMTS900 has an economic motivation –
it is a business decision


UMTS900 = improved user experience of MBB and voice
GSA UMTS900 operator case study
Optus, Australia

“Site optimization gave customers a kick up in performance
for 2G service as well as access to UMTS900”

“The extended reach of 900 MHz means we can deliver
better quality and wider coverage across sparsely
populated areas, as well as enhanced depth of coverage”

“UMTS900 has been critical in bringing up the depth of
coverage into people’s homes, so they get a similar
experience in both voice and data coverage, making it a
more economically feasible solution for expansion”

“By having a technology that allows us to get into more
places at a lower cost, we can deliver more services. For
example, we can grow our small and medium business and
consumer market penetration”
UMTS900 Operator Case Study on Optus “Amongst other applications, UMTS900 implementation is a
www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 case study for how we will utilize new spectrum arising
from the Digital Dividend”



UMTS900 commercialization
Updates: UMTS900 Global Status report
www.gsacom.com

14 commercial UMTS900 systems

208 UMTS900-HSPA devices launched



UMTS900 – operator insights

Recommended download – www.gsacom.com

UMTS900 Update: New Operator Insights

Presentation by Dr Eetu Prieur, Elisa Finland
Developing A Fully Inclusive Mobile Broadband
Strategy: Bringing Mobile Broadband To Remote And
Rural Areas

Presentation by Dr. Eetu Prieur, Elisa at IIR Mobile
Broadband World, London, September 23, 2009

Elisa launched the world's first UMTS900 (HSPA)
system in Finland in November 2007 and are now
upgrading to HSPA+. In his presentation Dr Eetu Prieur
explains why UMTS900 is “a 100% clear go”.



UMTS850 networks in commercial service
(WCDMA-HSPA)
UMTS850 commercial launch: October 06

World’s largest UMTS 850 network. Telstra's
Next G™ network covers more than 1.9 million
square kilometres. The Next G™ network
provides mobile broadband access to 99 per
cent of Australians, spanning city to country
including many remote coastal and rural
communities (www.telstra.com.au)

56 commercial UMTS-HSPA networks throughout the
Americas; several operating in the 850 MHz band

Strong UMTS850 ecosystem exists today including
643 HSPA devices (plus notebooks) in the market
which operate in the 850 MHz band

(Source: GSA HSPA Devices survey – December 3, 2009)



Digital Dividend Spectrum

Digital Dividend spectrum is excellent for extending mobile
broadband to rural and semi-urban areas, and to improve in-building
performance in built up areas



700 MHz band Digital Dividend spectrum

700 MHz is a key band for LTE deployments
 700 MHz LTE deployments include Verizon Wireless, AT&T Mobility, several regional players
 Verizon Wireless has set up trial networks in Boston and Seattle
 700 MHz spectrum availability will extend throughout Americas. This could be earliest in
Chile where LTE trials are planned by Entel PCS, Claro and Movistar. Subtel (regulator)
expected to soon launch a spectrum auction (2.6 GHz, 700 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

Verizon Wireless

LTE commercial launch in up to 30 markets scheduled by end 2010
Nationwide by end 2013



Europe Digital Dividend: 790-862 MHz

Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Sweden and Switzerland have confirmed they will allocate 790–862
MHz for mobile broadband services. The UK government proposes ring-fencing of some Digital Dividend
spectrum so that operators can push 3G beyond their license obligation of 80% population. In return,
operators would receive an indefinite extension to their 3G licences
In Germany, trials are underway with some local authorities in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern to use digital
dividend frequencies to provide HSPA or LTE broadband services to communities without broadband
possibilities. An auction of 790-862 MHz spectrum will be held soon.
In Italy, Communications Undersecretary, Paolo Romani, announced that frequencies vacated during the
analogue switch off will be auctioned
Belgium is undertaking a consultation on the Digital Dividend, as is Poland
Czech Republic regulator CTU has undertaken a 2nd round of consultation on the 470-862 MHz band. A 3rd
round of consultation is likely in the Autumn
Norway stated (September 2009) 790-862MHz to be allocated to mobile broadband (auction expected 2010)
In Ireland, Comreg began a Digital Dividend review at its annual conference in October 2008
In Slovakia the regulator TU launched a public consultation calling for comments by April 3rd, 2009
In Spain, the Industry Ministry recently issued a press release indicating digital dividend spectrum
would likely be reserved for cellular, especially for mobile Internet broadband, from January 2015
In Portugal, public consultations on the Digital Dividend closed on May 13, 2009
Serbia recently completed a consultation on the Digital Dividend


Europe Digital TV transition timetable

Examples of the digital switchover timetable in Europe:

• Belgium (Flanders region), Finland, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands,
Sweden, Switzerland: already switched over
• 2010: includes Austria, Denmark, Estonia, Malta, Slovenia, and Spain
• 2011 – 2012: includes Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Greece, France, Hungary,
Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Latvia, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, the United Kingdom,
regions of Wallonia and Brussels (Belgium)

It is clear that political debate on the Digital Dividend is entering the mainstream
in other parts of the world – particularly Africa, India, Latin America



LTE: Long Term Evolution

LTE is the next step in the user experience

LTE is essential to take mobile broadband to the mass market



The industry direction is to LTE

LTE is needed to accommodate huge traffic growth

Traffic rising/revenue falling

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, and availability of
internet friendly mobiles



Benefits of LTE

Spectrum flexibility
Can use new or re-farmed spectrum, FDD and TDD
Variable channel bandwidth

Improved performance
Year 2010: LTE performance Higher capacity, peak and user data rates
Higher bandwidth
“always on”; enhanced user experience
Peak downlink: > 150 Mbps

Typical user experience: 10-100 Mbps Lower cost
IP-based flat network architecture; Low OPEX
Typical user UL rate: 5-50 Mbps 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



The Roadmap

Excellent Mobile Broadband Today Enhanced User Experience
Voice and full Range of IP Services Improved voice and data capability

Rel-99 Rel-5 Rel-6 Rel-7 Rel-8 Rel-9 & beyond

WCDMA HSPA HSPA+ (HSPA Evolved)
Rel-8 Rel-9 Rel-10
LTE leverages new, wider
and TDD spectrum
LTE LTE - A

2009 - 2010 2011+ - - - - - - - - - >



LTE system design

Downlink based on OFDMA: Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access, for
improved spectral efficiency, capacity etc
QPSK, 16QAM and 64QAM modulation schemes supported
Uplink based on SC-FDMA: Single Carrier – Frequency Division Multiple Access.
Technically similar to OFDMA but better suited for uplink from hand-held devices
(battery power considerations)
BPSK, QPSK, 8PSK and 16QAM modulation schemes supported
Designed for both paired and unpaired spectrum use
Designed for FDD and TDD use
Macro-diversity (soft handover) no longer required
Circuit-switched connectivity no longer supported



LTE Standard

LTE Release 8 Major Parameters

Access Scheme UL DFTS-OFDM

DL OFDMA LTE-Release 8 User Equipment Categories
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

LTE is specified in 36 series technical specifications
The LTE Release 8 specifications can be found on www.3gpp.org

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



Evolution of the 3GPP Core Network
- SAE
The 3GPP core network has also undergone System
Architecture Evolution (SAE) in the same timeframe The architecture is based on an
as LTE, optimizing it for packet mode and, in particular, evolution of the existing GSM/WCDMA core
for the IP-Multimedia Subsystem (IMS), which supports network, with simplified operations and
all access technologies, including fixed wire-line access. smooth, cost-efficient deployment

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 Source: Ericsson
also standardized within 3GPP Release 8 (March 2009) There are two nodes in the SAE architecture user plane; the LTE base
and is the baseline for implementations. 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



Is LTE ready?

 Standards are complete (Release 8 – March 2009)

 LTE has global acceptance by leading operators worldwide

 Infrastructure systems are shipping and being installed now

 Spectrum is available to support initial system deployments

 In trials LTE performance consistently meets or exceeds expectations

 LTE is poised for market entry, with several trials and commercial deployments on-going, and
several operator launch plans already announced



Who is committed?
51 LTE network commitments worldwide
 51 LTE network commitments in 24 countries

 Up to 19 LTE networks in service by end 2010

 Up to 36 LTE networks in service by end 2012



Global LTE Commitments

Charts and maps are available at



Global LTE Commitments



LTE eco-system is building
Mobile phones, computer & consumer electronics devices (notebooks,
netbooks, UMPCs, gaming devices, cameras, PMPs, etc.) will incorporate
embedded LTE connectivity

 Several LTE device platforms are already announced by leading vendors, including
Altair, Qualcomm, Infineon, LG, Samsung, ST-Ericsson, 4M Wireless
 Test instruments/systems already available from several vendors
 GSA expects many of today’s 190 HSPA device manufacturers to participate in the
LTE market, with others also coming in
 First LTE user devices are modems; Samsung GT-B3710 launched (TeliaSonera)
 LTE handsets expected in the market around 2010-2011

 Verizon Wireless LTE Device Requirements Specification
published April 2009 (700 MHz)

World’s first LTE USB modem announced at CommunicAsia 2009


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.
 As LTE is a pure IP technology, traditional voice and SMS services must be
implemented over the packet network
 One Voice uses current open standards to define the minimum mandatory set of
functionality for interoperable IMS-based voice & SMS in LTE
 IMS basic capabilities and voice including supplementary services
 Real-time media negotiation, transport and codecs
 LTE radio and evolved packet core capabilities
 Functionality that is relevant across the protocol stack and subsystems

 AT&T  Orange
The One Voice
initiative is Telefonica  Vodafone
backed up by TeliaSonera  Ericsson
the largest Verizon  Nokia
players in the
Alcatel-Lucent  Samsung
industry
Nokia Siemens Networks  Sony Ericsson


TD-LTE

The LTE market will include TD-LTE as well as FDD systems
Li Yizhong, Minister of Industry and Information Technology, stated recently that TD-SCDMA subscribers in China
are expected to reach 80 million by 2011. China Mobile aims to cover 238 cities by end 2009. China Mobile posted
1.327 million 3G/TD-SCDMA subscribers total at end August 2009 and set a target of 3 million by end 2009

TD-LTE 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

TD-LTE trials now

 Timescales established for prototype, dual-mode and multimode devices
 In-service estimated as 2012-2013

Early TDD Spectrum for LTE (TTD-LTE)

 IMT Extension Center Gap 2570–2620 MHz
 2.3 TDD I.e. 2300 – 2400 MHz


TD-LTE
- comparison of FDD and TDD modes

FDD v TDD DL PHY differences

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 UL PHY differences

TDD operation affects the timing,
control and frame structure.
DwPTS: sent from eNodeB as part of synchronisation
GP: empty guard band
For the UL channels, the key UpPTS: sent from UE as part of synchronisation
changes are the PRACH channel
and sounding.



TD-LTE
- more information

Recommended download – www.gsacom.com

From TD-SCDMA to TD-LTE (Presentation by Aeroflex
Asia at 4G Wireless Broadband Evolution seminar)
- Where we are today
- Next steps
- The role of TD-LTE
- Looking forward

Presentation by Stephen Hire, Director of Marketing,
Aeroflex Asia at the 4G Wireless Broadband Evolution
seminar - Hong Kong, September 7, 2009 - jointly
organized by GSA and Hong Kong Science and
Technology Parks (www.hkstp.org)

Aeroflex (www.aeroflex.com) is a member
organization of the Global mobile Suppliers
Association (GSA)


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

 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



LTE deployment - Sweden

2.6 GHz spectrum has been auctioned
Tele2 Sweden and Telenor
Sweden are to build a
nationwide LTE network
900 MHz can be used for 3G through a new JV, “Net4
Mobility”
“The present licences in the 900 MHz band will be
renewed and it will be possible for the operators to Operators will share
phase in new technology for mobile broadband spectrum in the 900 MHz
while at the same time continuing to offer GSM and 2.6 GHz bands
mobile telephony. The entire frequency space
available in the 900 MHz band will be assigned, Shared GSM network also
which will enable entry of a new stakeholder through PTS planned to extend reach by
approving the transfer of frequencies to the operator Hi3G.” 30 – 50%

Press release, PTS, 13.03.09



Other frequency bands for LTE

LTE FDD TD- LTE
LTE FDD will most likely in future be Early TDD Spectrum for LTE (TTD-LTE)
deployed in existing cellular bands too,
including:  IMT Extension Center Gap 2570–2620 MHz
 2.3 TDD I.e. 2300 – 2400 MHz
 850 MHz
 900 MHz
 AWS (1700/2100 MHz)
 1800 MHz
 1900 MHz
 2100 MHz

Future possibilities: Future TDD possibility
 450 – 470 MHz  3.6 GHz
 3.6 GHz



Update from the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative
LSTI

LSTI is an open initiative driven by Vendors
and Operators launched in May 2007

Its objectives are to:
• Drive industrialization of 3GPP LTE/SAE
technology
• Demonstrate LTE/SAE capabilities against
3GPP
and NGMN requirements
• Stimulate development of the LTE/SAE Recommended download
ecosystem
For the latest results, including Proof of Concept
www.lstiforum.org Activity, Interoperability Testing, Friendly
Customer Trials, Milestone Plan, etc. download
“Update from the LTE/SAE Trial Initiative” at
www.gsacom.com



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)

3GPP plans to complete its work on LTE-Advanced
specifications by 2010/2011

Further information:



LTE-Advanced (Information update)

Recommended download

PRESENTATION

Beyond Mobile Broadband - What Is LTE-Advanced & What Will It Offer to Your Network?

Log in and go to

www.gsacom.com/downloads/pdf/LTE_Advanced__Peter_Merz_NSN.php4



LTE: A single global standard

 LTE is on track, attracting global industry support

 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

 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 and
announced (August 2009)

 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
Source: Evolution to LTE: GSA Information Paper



Evolution to LTE – regular updates
Information Paper

New!
Presentation slide deck

www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4 www.gsacom.com/gsm_3g/info_papers.php4



Wireless broadband global forecasts

Source: Analysys Mason
Insight, July 31, 2008

ABI Research forecasts by 2013 operators will spend over US$ 8.6 billion on LTE base stations infrastructure

Strategy Analytics forecasts global LTE handset growth from 70 million units in 2012 to 150 million by 2013

Pyramid Research predicts LTE will grow faster than 3G



Key events supported by GSA
The listed events are endorsed by GSA
Discounts are available to GSA members for most events
More information and links to organizers’ websites at www.gsacom.com/events/index.php4



GSA at Mobile World Congress 2010

GSA will be participating at Mobile World Congress

Contact point at the Show: Trade Fair Ltd

Hall 1 Gallery Level
Stand: 1.1 HS43

Meeting and interview requests via:

Lucy Turner, GSA email: info@gsacom.com



LTE Forum 2010 – Stockholm, 27-28 April, 2010

LTE Forum 2010 will help operators to identify the
evolutionary steps to LTE (Long Term Evolution), to
understand the drivers for migrating, and to
determine what they need to be doing now to
ensure their network remains competitive.

Presentations from mobile operators and other
industry experts will help delegates to understand
why, when and how to migrate
to LTE, and what they should be doing now to
ensure their networks remain competitive into the
future. GSA is an endorsing association and will
be participating in this event

More information
www.lteforum2010.com


New IMS Report

The Moriana IMS and RCS Report 2009

Exclusive 17.5% discount for visitors to the GSA website
This new market study from The Moriana Group www.morianagroup.com is an
analysis of original research conducted by Moriana in 2009 into the state of the
IMS industry. And what key stakeholders actually think and have experienced in
terms of IMS industry activity. The resulting report provides a rich set of data from
which conclusions can be made regarding real activity and the likely future
direction of the industry.

Visit www.gsacom.com/store/ims_rcs.php4
to order the report, or download sample pages



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