The momentum behind LTE adoption [sGPP LTE]

Author

Mcqueen, Darren

Volume

47

Issue

2

fYear

2009

fDate

2/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

44

Lastpage

45

Abstract

LTE is popularly called a 4G technology. It is an all-IP technology based on orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing (OFDM), which is more spectrally efficient - meaning it can deliver more bits per Hertz. This paper present the video, flay-rate pricing, and connected devices that all contribute to the growing demand for mobile data services. The world of telecommunications, people today are more connected and more mobile than ever. We have more devices and more ways to stay in touch with one another. The Internet and wireline worlds are experiencing a rapid convergence of IP video, audio, and data into completely new applications. Users want that same on-demand access and Internet, multimedia experience, and content anywhere from any device.

Keywords

3G mobile communication; IP networks; Internet; mobile handsets; multimedia communication; 4G technology; IP video; Internet; all-IP technology; flat-rate pricing; mobile data services; multimedia; orthogonal frequency-division multiplexing; Costs; Digital cameras; File servers; Frequency; GSM; Investments; MIMO; Network servers; Portable computers; Social network services;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Communications Magazine, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0163-6804

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/MCOM.2009.4785379

Filename

4785379